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Jabra Elite 8 Active vs JBL Tune Buds

What Elite 8 Active does better (3) and where Tune Buds wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Jabra Elite 8 Active
Jabra · 2023Elite 8 Active
9.4Score
3 advantages
Higher score
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JBL Tune Buds
JBL · 2023Tune Buds
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ $55
9.8Noise control & calls6.0
8.4Battery9.0

Why is Elite 8 Active better than Tune Buds?

  1. Battery life15 h vs 12 h+25%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  3. Microphones6 vs 4+50%

Why is Tune Buds better than Elite 8 Active?

  1. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 10 h+25%
  2. Driver size6 mm vs 10 mm+67%
  3. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune BudsJBL Tune Buds≈ $559.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—101 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones64
Battery & charging
Battery life15 h12 h
Battery life with ANC8 h10 h
Total with charging case—48 h
Charging time3 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 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-CYes—
Design & build
Protection ratingIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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