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Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 vs JBL Endurance Race 2

What Elite 8 Active Gen 2 does better (1) and where Endurance Race 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
9.4Score
1 advantage
vs
JBL Endurance Race 2
JBL · 2024Endurance Race 2
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
8.5Noise control & calls9.2
8.8Battery9.2

Why is Elite 8 Active Gen 2 better than Endurance Race 2?

  1. Battery life14 h vs 12 h+17%

Why is Endurance Race 2 better than Elite 8 Active Gen 2?

  1. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 10 h+25%
  2. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—6.8 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—104 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones6—
Battery & charging
Battery life14 h12 h
Battery life with ANC8 h10 h
Total with charging case56 h—
Battery capacity—70 mAh
Charging time3 h2 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—12.8 g
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Dust protection (IP)66
ColoursBlue—
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