Jabra Elite 3 Active vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jabra Elite 3 Active and Jabra Elite 8 Active. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Elite 3 Active vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 3 Active Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm x 3.89 cm / 37.5 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 Black Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Earpad Material Silicone Silicone
Protection Waterproof, IP55 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 Jabra Elite 3 Active 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 Elite 3 Active.
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, aptX SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Personal Sound -
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 Jabra Elite 8 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 3 Active 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.
Microphone Features Battery level indicator -
Microphones Included 4 6 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 3 Active Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls Mute, volume, reject call, answer call Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Jabra Elite 3 Active 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 Elite 3 Active Jabra Elite 8 Active
Features Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode 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
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 3 Active Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 3 Active.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 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 275 days 315 days Jabra Elite 8 Active have longer standby time than Jabra Elite 3 Active.
Wireless Charging Standards - 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 Elite 3 Active Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels 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, ISED FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration Limited warranty - 2 years
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