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  3. NeoBuds Plus vs Elite 8 Active Gen 2

Edifier NeoBuds Plus vs Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2

What NeoBuds Plus does better (3) and where Elite 8 Active Gen 2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Edifier NeoBuds Plus
Edifier · 2024NeoBuds Plus
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $55
vs
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
Jabra · 2024Elite 8 Active Gen 2
9.4Score
4 advantages
Higher score
8.3Noise control & calls8.5
8.4Battery8.9

Why is NeoBuds Plus better than Elite 8 Active Gen 2?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Elite 8 Active Gen 2: No
  2. LDACYes · Elite 8 Active Gen 2: No
  3. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is Elite 8 Active Gen 2 better than NeoBuds Plus?

  1. Battery life11 h vs 14 h+27%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  3. Total with charging case47 h vs 56 h+19%
  4. Dust protection (IP)5 vs 6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Edifier NeoBuds PlusEdifier NeoBuds Plus≈ $559.0
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 29.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeHybridDynamic
Driver size10 mm—
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Sensitivity92 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones66
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life11 h14 h
Battery life with ANC8 h8 h
Total with charging case47 h56 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LHDC, AAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Protection ratingIP54IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Dust protection (IP)56
Colours—Blue
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—

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