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Jabra Elite 8 Active vs Marshall Motif II A.N.C.

What Elite 8 Active does better (3) and where Motif II A.N.C. wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Jabra Elite 8 Active
Jabra · 2023Elite 8 Active
9.4Score
3 advantages
Higher score
vs
Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Marshall · 2023Motif II A.N.C.
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $190
9.8Noise control & calls7.2
8.4Battery6.4

Why is Elite 8 Active better than Motif II A.N.C.?

  1. Battery life15 h vs 9 h+67%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%
  3. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 6 h+33%

Why is Motif II A.N.C. better than Elite 8 Active?

  1. Charging time3 h vs 1.5 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones6—
Battery & charging
Battery life15 h9 h
Battery life with ANC8 h6 h
Charging time3 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.3 g
Protection ratingIP68IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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