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HifiMan Svanar wireless vs Jabra Elite 8 Active

What Svanar wireless does better (5) and where Elite 8 Active wins (1) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan Svanar wireless
HifiMan · 2023Svanar wireless
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ $170
vs
Jabra Elite 8 Active
Jabra · 2023Elite 8 Active
9.4Score
1 advantage
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls9.8

Why is Svanar wireless better than Elite 8 Active?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Elite 8 Active: No
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  3. LDACYes · Elite 8 Active: No
  4. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+75%
  5. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is Elite 8 Active better than Svanar wireless?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx8+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver size—6 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life—15 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx8
Dust protection (IP)—6
ColoursSilver—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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