8.6Noise control & calls9.8
Why is Air 2 NC better than Elite 8 Active?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Elite 8 Active: No
- Charging time1.5 h vs 3 h2×
- LDACYes · Elite 8 Active: No
Why is Elite 8 Active better than Air 2 NC?
Elite 8 Active has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Driver size | — | 6 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 6 |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 15 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 8 h |
| Total with charging case | 40 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 40 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 5 min → 1 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
