Sony WF-SP700N vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-SP700N 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 WF-SP700N vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-SP700N Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 15.3 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.65 g
Charging case: 6.12 cm x 5.87 cm x 3.81 cm / 45.1 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 Pink | Black | White Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection IPX4 IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof
Design Sports -
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 WF-SP700N Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-SP700N.
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), 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
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra 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
Diaphragm 6.1 mm 6 mm Sony WF-SP700N 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 - Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE Sony WF-SP700N 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 WF-SP700N Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Sony WF-SP700N Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 1 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony WF-SP700N 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 Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-SP700N Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-SP700N.
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
Standby Time 35 hours 315 days Jabra Elite 8 Active have longer standby time than Sony WF-SP700N.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WF-SP700N recharge faster than Sony WF-SP700N.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-SP700N Jabra Elite 8 Active
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-SP700N Jabra Elite 8 Active
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
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OTHERS Sony WF-SP700N Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large), charging case Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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