Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 and Jabra Elite 8 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

Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 8.2 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g
Earbud: 4.1 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 Grey | White Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant 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 Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 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 Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) 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 SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio -
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 12 mm 6 mm Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 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.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1 Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Features Wide Area Tap, Quick Access 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 Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Life 5.5 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5.5 hour(s)
Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hour(s)
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 17.5 hour(s)
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 10 hours 315 days Jabra Elite 8 Active have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards IPX4 FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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