Side by side comparison and review of Jabra Play and Jabra Elite 3 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 1.45 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.88 cm | - | |
| Depth | 6 cm | - | |
| Weight | 10.6 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Control unit: 1.88 cm x 6 cm x 1.45 cm | 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 |
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| Colour | - | Black | |
| Body Material | ABS plastic, polymethyl methacrylate | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | - | Waterproof, IP55 | |
| 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 Play | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 3.0 EDR | Bluetooth 5.2 | Jabra Elite 3 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Play. |
| 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 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Personal Sound | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Jabra Play have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | - | PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough |
| MICROPHONE | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 300 - 3000 Hz | 100 - 8000 Hz | Jabra Elite 3 Active offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Play. |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional - 300 - 3000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 14 dB SLR | - | |
| Microphone Features | - | Battery level indicator | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, redial | Mute, volume, reject call, answer call |
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| CABLE | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Features | - | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| 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 |
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| Standby Time | 192 hours | 275 days | Jabra Elite 3 Active have longer standby time than Jabra Play. |
| Power Device | Power adapter - external | - | |
| Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Jabra Play recharge faster than Jabra Play. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| WIRELESS LINK | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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| OTHERS | Jabra Play | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Included Accessories | AC power adaptor, 2 EarGels ear tips | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels | |
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| Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
| Compatibility | - | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | GOST, IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH | FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration |