Huawei FreeBuds Pro vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds Pro 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 Pro vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds Pro Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.6 cm -
Width 2.96 cm -
Depth 2.17 cm -
Weight 6.1 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.13 cm x 2.46 cm x 7 cm / 60 g
Earbud: 2.96 cm x 2.17 cm x 2.6 cm / 6.1 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 Ceramic white | Silver frost | Carbon black Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Wind protection IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeBuds Pro Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei FreeBuds Pro.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Intelligent Dynamic ANC Adaptive Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo 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 11 mm 6 mm Huawei FreeBuds Pro have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 2 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features HUAWEI Kirin A1 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 Pro Jabra Elite 8 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - Huawei FreeBuds Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included 3 6 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds Pro Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, ANC on/off, press control, swipe control Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Huawei FreeBuds Pro Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds Pro 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 Infrared wear sensor, bone sensor In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds Pro Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds Pro.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 4 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 3 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 2.5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 16 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 20 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 40 min 3 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds Pro recharge faster than Huawei FreeBuds Pro.
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds Pro Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), wireless 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, SRRC FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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