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Beats Powerbeats Fit vs Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
Product A: Beats
74 of 166 known
Change Beats Powerbeats Fit
Product B: Jabra
73 of 166 known
Change Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
73 of 157 fields differ
- 35 different values
- 38 known for one only
- 15 the same
- 69 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Battery lifeA: 7hB: 14hJabra is 7 h higher.
- With caseA: 30hB: 56hJabra is 26 h higher.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 6hB: 8hJabra is 2 h higher.
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)A: 24hB: 32hJabra is 8 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ABeats: 21.5 × 20.4 mm
- BJabra: 19.7 × 19.7 mm
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5.78g
B5g
Case weight
A49.75g
B47.5g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
A3476, A3477, A3479, ME2J4LL/A, ME2K4LL/A, ME2L4LL/A, ME2M4LL/A1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker ProductGroup links US color SKUs. A3476/A3477/A3479 independently established by exact original safety document.
100-99161700-98, 100-99161701-98, 100-99161702-98, 100-99161703-981Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-8-Active-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-8-Active-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026SKU table lists the four colours as 100-99161700-98 to 100-99161703-98.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Beats Fit Pro1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ says Powerbeats Fit is the next evolution of Beats Fit Pro. Existing record is the 2021 Fit Pro generation, not Powerbeats Pro 2.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Jet Black, Gravel Gray, Power Pink, Spark Orange1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page. US reference Jet Black ME2J4LL/A.
Segment
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
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Use one bud alone
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RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ABeats Powerbeats Fit
Not availableBJabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
| Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|
| 6 | 1 |
Driver type
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Driver size
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6mm
Drivers per bud
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1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.
Spatial Sound with Dolby Audio, Stereo Spatializer1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-8-Active-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-8-Active-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Spatial sound is listed as Yes, Dolby Audio. The Stereo Spatializer name comes from the SoundGuys review.2Measurementsoundguys.com/jabra-elite-8-active-gen-2-review-118807Read 13 October 2026
Head tracking
No2Measurementsoundguys.com/jabra-elite-8-active-gen-2-review-118807Read 13 October 2026The review lists Dolby Spatial Sound and a Stereo Spatializer mode without head tracking. Android Central states there is no head tracking.3Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/jabra-elite-8-active-gen-2-reviewRead 13 October 2026Spatial sound is Dolby Audio rather than Atmos, so there is no head tracking.
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
Sub-bass is emphasized, upper bass and mids are recessed, treble has detail before a high-frequency roll-off.8Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-fit-review-145954Read 8 October 2026Own published response commentary/curve, supplemented by exact comparison article. No invented numeric bass or treble amount, impedance or sensitivity.9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-powerbeats-fit-vs-beats-powerbeats-pro-2-146448Read 8 October 2026Objective Measurements section distinguishes Fit from Pro 2 response, describes sub-bass <100 Hz emphasis, 100-900 Hz upper-bass/mid recession and 2-7 kHz treble detail with upper roll-off. Test EQ/level/codec unspecified. No numeric curve reading.
Compared with the SoundGuys preference curve, the response under-emphasizes 200 to 500 Hz and everything above 8 kHz. Sub-bass below 100 Hz is over-emphasized.2Measurementsoundguys.com/jabra-elite-8-active-gen-2-review-118807Read 13 October 2026
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Speech is intelligible but lacks clarity. Office, street and wind noise are poorly suppressed.8Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-fit-review-145954Read 8 October 2026Own microphone sample tests in ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant conditions. Host/codec/firmware unspecified. Numeric microphone metrics not inferred.
Six-microphone array. The noise rejection blocks most of the simulated office, street and wind noise, and every word stays understood.2Measurementsoundguys.com/jabra-elite-8-active-gen-2-review-118807Read 13 October 2026Demo recordings in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. Firmware 1.0.8 and app 5.19.1.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
ABeats Powerbeats Fit
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 7.17 |
Longest tested use per charge
7.17h
9.05h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
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All microphones in both earbuds
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Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
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Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
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Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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A2DP v1.3.2, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8, HSP v1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP 1.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-8-Active-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-8-Active-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP are the earbud profiles. PBP 1.0 and TMAP 1.0 are listed under the Smart case.
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
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22Measurementsoundguys.com/jabra-elite-8-active-gen-2-review-118807Read 13 October 2026Bluetooth Multipoint keeps the earbuds paired to a phone and a laptop at the same time.3Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/jabra-elite-8-active-gen-2-reviewRead 13 October 2026Multipoint pairs with two devices simultaneously.
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
iOS, Android, macOS1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.
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Connection per platform
ABeats Powerbeats Fit
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
Source4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact guide documents Apple/Android Bluetooth audio and calls. Mac pairing is explicit in linked Pair Beats guide, but Mac microphone routing is not separately asserted from mere pairing.6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev46c519179/webRead 8 October 2026Current Pair Beats guide explicitly supports iPhone/iPad, Mac and Android. Powerbeats Fit listed in guide scope. Only Bluetooth routes stored, no USB-C audio claim.
BJabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
Not availableFeatures that need a specific device
ABeats Powerbeats Fit
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Apple automatic switching and Audio Sharing | Compatible Apple devices signed into same Apple Account for switching. Audio Sharing requires supported iPhone, iPad or Apple TV and second compatible Beats/AirPods pair. |
| Personalized Spatial Audio and head tracking | Compatible Apple hardware/software and supported content/apps. iPhone TrueDepth camera required to create personal profile. Android Apple Music spatial content does not establish dynamic head tracking. |
| Android settings and one-touch pairing | Beats app for Android for fit test, control customization, battery status, updates and Locate My Beats. One-touch Android pairing is app-supported, not assumed Google Fast Pair. |
| Volume buttons | Enable Volume Control and assign press-and-hold in Apple settings or Android Beats app. Listening-mode and assistant hold actions then become unavailable. |
| ANC Off button cycle | Off listening mode is not enabled in press-and-hold cycle by default. Select Off in control settings to include it. |
| Siri | Compatible Apple device and Siri setup. Siri availability depends on language and region. Android uses its own configured voice assistant. |
Source4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact Powerbeats Fit guide and linked settings support pages. Current OS guide scope does not establish minimum original firmware. No universal latest-OS minimum claimed.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev50d3a7815/webRead 8 October 2026Off mode not enabled by default. Hold reassignment and volume-control tradeoff explicitly documented. Exact Powerbeats Fit guide links to this supported-controls procedure.
BJabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Google Fast Pair | Android devices only. |
| Google Assistant | Android only. |
| Audio streaming using the Smart case | Plug the Smart case into a 3.5 mm or USB-C audio output with the supplied cable. The case sends audio to the earbuds over LE Audio with the LC3 codec. |
| Spatial Sound | Turn it on in the Jabra Sound+ app. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
ABeats Powerbeats Fit
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 7 |
| ANC off | Yes | 30 |
| ANC on | No | 6 |
| ANC on | Yes | 24 |
| Transparency | No | 6 |
| Transparency | Yes | 24 |
BJabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 14 |
| ANC on | No | 8 |
| ANC off | Yes | 56 |
| ANC on | Yes | 32 |
Longest claimed use per charge
7h
14h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
6h
8h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
7h
14h
Total with case (claimed)
30h
56h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
24h
32h
Talk time (claimed)
Not available
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Full charge time, buds
Not available
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Charging guidance
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The maker lists charging time as up to 3 hours without separating the earbuds and the Smart case. SoundGuys states that fully charging the case and earbuds takes up to 3 hours.1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-8-Active-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-8-Active-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging time up to 3 hours. The sheet does not name the component.
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
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User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Buttons4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Guide links volume press-and-hold setup on Apple and Android. Buttons must be reassigned, replacing mode/assistant hold action. No dedicated volume rocker.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev50d3a7815/webRead 8 October 2026Volume press-and-hold settings on iPhone/iPad, Mac and Android. Enabling it replaces listening-mode/Siri hold action, unlike dedicated Pro 2 rocker.
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Gestures
Press once, Press twice, Press three times, Press and hold4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact shared guide explicitly includes Powerbeats Fit, not inferred from Fit Pro alone.
Left single press: switch between ANC and HearThrough, answer call or mute microphone, Right single press: play or pause, answer call or mute microphone, Left double press: voice assistant, reject call or end call, Right double press: next track, reject call or end call, Right triple press: restart track2Measurementsoundguys.com/jabra-elite-8-active-gen-2-review-118807Read 13 October 2026Default button controls for the left and right earbuds. They can be customised in the app.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Sensors
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
Not available
Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
Width21.5Height20.4Depth27.4mm(0.8 × 0.8 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly Width 2.15 cm, Height 2.04 cm and Length 2.74 cm per bud. Metric dimensions exactly converted to 21.5/20.4/27.4 mm, source Length mapped to depth.
Width19.7Height19.7Depth29mm(0.8 × 0.8 × 1.1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-8-Active-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-8-Active-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Main unit dimensions listed as W x H x D 19.7 x 19.7 x 29 mm.
Case weight
Case dimensions
Width55.4Height27.5Depth62.5mm(2.2 × 1.1 × 2.5 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker Width 5.54 cm, Height 2.75 cm, Length 6.25 cm case, converted 55.4/27.5/62.5 mm. Empty case weight separately 49.75 g. No arithmetic mass calculation.
Width24.4Height46.9Depth65.4mm(1 × 1.8 × 2.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-8-Active-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-8-Active-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging case dimensions listed as W x H x D 24.4 x 46.9 x 65.4 mm.
Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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MIL-STD-810H, MFi, FCC, ISED, CE, RoHS, REACH, Proposition 65, Google Assistant, Fast Pair, Spotify Tap, Dolby Audio1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-8-Active-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-8-Active-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Certifications and compliance row, plus Military Standard MIL-STD-810h listed as Yes.
In the box
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In the box
Powerbeats Fit wireless earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in XS, S, M and L, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker list. Power adapter and USB-C cable expressly sold separately, so no included cable row.
Earbuds, Charging case, USB-C to USB-C/3.5 mm jack plug cable, Warranty and warning leaflet, 3 sizes of EarGels1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-8-Active-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-8-Active-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Cables included
ABeats Powerbeats Fit
Not availableBJabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C/3.5 mm jack plug cable | 0.8 | 1 |
Links
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Product page
www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fit1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page. Distinct 2025 redesigned wings and case, not Powerbeats Pro 2 or older Fit Pro.
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Spec sheet
www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fit1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.
www.jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-8-Active-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-8-Active-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-8-Active-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-8-Active-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Manual
support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/web4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact shared guide explicitly includes Powerbeats Fit, not inferred from Fit Pro alone. Playback/call actions can use either bud. Current guide describes iOS 27/other Apple 27 and Beats app for Android.
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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