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Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 vs Skullcandy Sesh ANC Active

What Elite 8 Active Gen 2 does better (4) and where Sesh ANC Active wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
9.4Score
4 advantages
Higher score
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Skullcandy Sesh ANC Active
Skullcandy · 2024Sesh ANC Active
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ $40
8.5Noise control & calls6.0
8.9Battery8.0

Why is Elite 8 Active Gen 2 better than Sesh ANC Active?

  1. Battery life14 h vs 12 h+17%
  2. Total with charging case56 h vs 36 h+56%
  3. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 7 h+14%
  4. Microphones6 vs 4+50%

Why is Sesh ANC Active better than Elite 8 Active Gen 2?

Sesh ANC Active has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—12 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—99 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones64
Battery & charging
Battery life14 h12 h
Battery life with ANC8 h7 h
Total with charging case56 h36 h
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Protection ratingIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Dust protection (IP)6—
ColoursBlueBlack
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