Jabra Elite 8 Active vs. Jabra Elite 10

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jabra Elite 8 Active and Jabra Elite 10. 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 8 Active vs. Jabra Elite 10 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 8 Active Jabra Elite 10
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details 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
Earbud: 1.96 cm x 2.82 cm x 1.88 cm / 5.7 g
Charging case: 6.54 cm x 2.44 cm x 4.69 cm / 45.9 g
Colour Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy Titanium black | Cream | Cocoa | Matte black | Gloss black
Earpad Material Silicone -
Protection IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof Waterproof, IP57, dust-proof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, phone
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 8 Active Jabra Elite 10
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Ear Cups Type - Semi-open
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.3 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), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP), Public Broadcast Profile (PBP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Energy, 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 Adaptive Hybrid ANC Advanced ANC
Noise Isolating Yes - Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Sound Effects - Dolby Head Tracking
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 10 mm Jabra Elite 10 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 Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Spotify Tap, Jabra Sound+, sidetone detection
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 8 Active Jabra Elite 10
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode MEMS-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 10 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
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 Elite 8 Active Jabra Elite 10
Controls Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone Volume, play/pause
CABLE Jabra Elite 8 Active Jabra Elite 10
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jabra Elite 8 Active Jabra Elite 10
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 Stereo/mono mode, battery status indication, sleep mode, in-ear pressure relief
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors In-ear detection sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 8 Active Jabra Elite 10
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Life 14 hours 6 hour(s) Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 10.
Battery Life Details 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
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 27 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 34 hours
Standby Time 315 days 345 days Jabra Elite 10 have longer standby time than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Jabra Elite 8 Active Jabra Elite 10
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable Charging case, 4 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 FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MFI, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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