6.9Battery8.8
Why is Air 2 better than Elite 8 Active Gen 2?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Elite 8 Active Gen 2: No
- Charging time1.5 h vs 3 h2×
- LDACYes · Elite 8 Active Gen 2: No
Why is Elite 8 Active Gen 2 better than Air 2?
- Battery life9 h vs 14 h+56%
- Total with charging case40 h vs 56 h+40%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
- Microphones4 vs 6+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | — |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Head tracking | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | — | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 | 6 |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 14 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 8 h |
| Total with charging case | 40 h | 56 h |
| Battery capacity | 40 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 3 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx8 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Colours | — | Blue |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
