Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C and Jabra Elite 8 Active. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 8.02 cm x 3.33 cm x 2.88 cm / 45.5 g
Earbud: 5.5 g
Earbud: 1.97 cm x 2.9 cm x 1.97 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 2.44 cm x 6.54 cm x 4.69 cm / 46.4 g
Colour Carbon black | Ceramic white Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection IPX4, water-resistant IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP), Public Broadcast Profile (PBP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) Adaptive Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Dynamic equaliser -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Diaphragm Titanium/PU - 7 mm 6 mm Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 8 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Jabra Elite 8 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included 4 6 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, voice assistant Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Jabra Elite 8 Active
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication, over the air updates, Rapid Charge Technology, sleep mode, in-ear pressure relief
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors G-sensor, infrared wear sensor In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 3 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 56 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 14 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 8 hours
Standby Time - 315 days
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories 4 pairs of ear tips, charging case Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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