Jabra Connect 5t vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Connect 5t and Jabra Elite 8 Active. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Connect 5t vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Connect 5t Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 2 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.054 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 6.41 cm x 2.6 cm x 3.89 cm / 40 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 Titanium black Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Earpad Material Silicone Silicone
Protection IP55 IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Connect 5t Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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 Jabra Connect 5t.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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, aptX SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC Adaptive Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 2 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE Jabra Connect 5t Jabra Elite 8 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 8000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Microphones Included 6 6 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Connect 5t Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, HearThrough Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Jabra Connect 5t Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jabra Connect 5t Jabra Elite 8 Active
Features Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, active in-ear pressure relief, battery status indication 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 Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors In-ear detection sensor In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Connect 5t Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Connect 5t.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (using earbuds): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 28 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 4320 hours 315 days Jabra Elite 8 Active have longer standby time than Jabra Connect 5t.
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Jabra Connect 5t Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, wireless charging pad Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included Jabra Sound+ Jabra Sound+
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, ISED FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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