JBL TUNE Flex vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL TUNE Flex 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

JBL TUNE Flex vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE Flex Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.15 cm x 2.93 cm x 4.7 cm / 38.6 g
Earbud: 2.05 cm x 2.02 cm x 3.49 cm / 4.8 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 Blue | White | Black | Purple Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection - IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE Flex Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
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 JBL TUNE Flex.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Smart Ambient Adaptive Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Pure Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Sensitivity 110 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 12 mm 6 mm JBL TUNE Flex have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 8 Active have the ability to connect 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
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE Flex Jabra Elite 8 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE Flex Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE JBL TUNE Flex Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES JBL TUNE Flex Jabra Elite 8 Active
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
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE Flex Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 4.5 hours 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE Flex.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 32 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (ANC OFF / Bluetooth): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (ANC ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 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 - 315 days
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL TUNE Flex recharge faster than JBL TUNE Flex.
Auto On/Off - Yes
Included Qty 2 -
OTHERS JBL TUNE Flex Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories USB-C charging cable, 3 sizes of earhooks, charging case (570 mAh) Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards IPX4, GFSK, π/4 QPSK, 8DPSK FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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