Jabra Elite 3 vs. Jabra Elite 3 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 3 and Jabra Elite 3 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 Elite 3 vs. Jabra Elite 3 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 3 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 2.01 cm x 2.08 cm x 2.72 cm / 4.4 g
Charging case: 6.415 cm x 3.46 cm x 2.847 cm / 33.4 g
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
Colour Gold beige | Light beige | Dark grey | Navy | Lilac Black
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Water-resistant, IP55 Waterproof, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone 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 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, aptX SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Personal Sound 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
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features Google Fast Pair PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 3 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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 Battery level indicator
Microphones Included 2 4 Jabra Elite 3 Active have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 3 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Controls Mute, volume Mute, volume, reject call, answer call
CABLE Jabra Elite 3 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Cable Type USB cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jabra Elite 3 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Features Wireless auto pairing Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 3 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Jabra Elite 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 3 Active.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 4320 hours 275 days Jabra Elite 3 Active have longer standby time than Jabra Elite 3.
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jabra Elite 3 Active recharge faster than Jabra Elite 3.
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Jabra Elite 3 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarGels Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels
Software Included Jabra Sound+ Jabra Sound+
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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