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Jabra Elite 8 Active vs JBL Tune Beam

What Elite 8 Active does better (4) and where Tune Beam wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Jabra Elite 8 Active
Jabra · 2023Elite 8 Active
9.4Score
4 advantages
Higher score
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JBL Tune Beam
JBL · 2023Tune Beam
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $55
9.8Noise control & calls8.4
8.4Battery8.8

Why is Elite 8 Active better than Tune Beam?

  1. Battery life15 h vs 12 h+25%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  3. Microphones6 vs 4+50%
  4. Dust protection (IP)6 vs 5+20%

Why is Tune Beam better than Elite 8 Active?

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

Side by side

JBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Beam≈ $559.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver size6 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—97 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Microphones64
Battery & charging
Battery life15 h12 h
Battery life with ANC8 h10 h
Charging time3 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h5 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Dust protection (IP)65
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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