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Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 vs soundcore Sport X20
Product A: Jabra
73 of 166 known
Change Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
Product B: soundcore
67 of 166 known
Change soundcore Sport X20
68 of 157 fields differ
- 19 different values
- 49 known for one only
- 23 the same
- 66 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 1hB: 2hsoundcore is 1 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 14hB: 12hJabra is 2 h higher.
- With caseA: 56hB: 48hJabra is 8 h higher.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 8hB: 7hJabra is 1 h higher.
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)A: 32hB: 28hJabra is 4 h higher.
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Model numbers
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.
A3968, A3968Z11, A3968Z21, A3968Z61, A3968G11, A3968G21, A3968G616Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 20267Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026UK store SKUs A3968G11 Black, A3968G21 White and A3968G61 Green. The German store lists the same SKUs.8Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026German store lists A3968G11 Schwarz, A3968G21 Weiss and A3968G61 Gruen.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, GB, JP, EU6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 20267Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026UK store lists the three colours.8Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026German store lists the three colours.
Colours
Segment
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
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Use one bud alone
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AJabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
| Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|
| 6 | 1 |
Bsoundcore Sport X20
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 11 | 1 |
Driver type
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Driver size
6mm
11mm
Drivers per bud
1
1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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
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
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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.
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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)
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
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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)
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.
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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)
AJabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
| Hours (h) |
|---|
| 9.05 |
Bsoundcore Sport X20
Not availableLongest tested use per charge
9.05h
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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
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
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Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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.
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
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
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker 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
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Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
None of 3 known
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
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Connection per platform
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Features that need a specific device
AJabra 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. |
Bsoundcore Sport X20
Not availableOfficial licence
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Battery and charging
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
AJabra 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 |
Bsoundcore Sport X20
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 12 |
| ANC off | Yes | 48 |
| ANC on | No | 7 |
| ANC on | Yes | 28 |
| Transparency | No | 7 |
| Call | No | 6 |
Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: ANC off 12 h earbuds and 48 h with case, ANC on 7 h and 28 h. The FAQ adds transparency 7 h and calls 6 h. The Quick Start Guide prints up to 36 h with ANC on and up to 48 h with ANC off, which disagrees with the manual, the FAQ and Anker Japan. The manual figures are kept.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017113/en_US/000017113.pdfRead 20 October 2026FAQ: normal 12 h earbuds and 48 h case, ANC 7 h and 28 h, transparency 7 h, calls 6 h. Maker lab test at default settings, normal mode and 50 percent volume. A second FAQ entry says about 7 h with ANC and 11.5 h in normal mode, which differs from 12 h.
Longest claimed use per charge
14h
12h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
8h
7h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
14h
12h
Total with case (claimed)
56h
48h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
32h
28h
Talk time (claimed)
Not available
6h
Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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.
The manual lists a full charge of 1.5 hours for the earbuds and 3 hours for the charging case. The FAQ gives about 40 minutes for the earbuds at 25 degrees C as lab data, and about 3 hours for the case on a wall charger. Case input is 5 V 0.45 A. Dry the earbuds and the USB-C port before charging.1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 20262Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017113/en_US/000017113.pdfRead 20 October 2026FAQ says about 40 minutes for the earbuds at 25 degrees C plus or minus 3 degrees C as lab data and about 3 hours for the case on a wall charger.
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
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580mAh1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table lists Battery capacity 580 mAh / 2.158 Wh with the charging case input and output. Amazon's listing calls it the carrying case battery capacity. No per-earbud capacity is published.14Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CRT6HQ82Read 20 October 2026Amazon US detail table lists carrying case battery capacity 580 mAh.
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
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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
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Gestures
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.
Press once on either earbud: play or pause, or answer a call, Press twice on the right earbud: next track, Press twice on the left earbud: previous track, Press and hold either earbud for 2 seconds: switch between ANC and transparency, or hang up or reject a call1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026Controls table for TWS mode. In mono mode a single press plays or pauses and a long press skips to the next track. Controls can also be customised in the app.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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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
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Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
Last location in the app2Measurementsoundguys.com/jabra-elite-8-active-gen-2-review-118807Read 13 October 2026The app has a Find My tracker for lost earbuds.
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
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Bud dimensions
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.
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Case weight
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Case dimensions
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.
Width65Height29Depth61mm(2.6 × 1.1 × 2.4 in)10Reviewgigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20240728-anker-soundcore-sport-x20Read 20 October 2026Gigazine gives 6.5 cm diameter, 6.1 cm depth and 2.9 cm thickness. Basic Tutorials labels it 61 x 65 x 29 mm as L x W x H. Anker Japan prints 65 x 61 x 29 mm without axes.11Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/gadget-reviews/soundcore-sport-x20Read 20 October 2026Technical data table labels the case 61 x 65 x 29 mm as L x W x H.
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
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.
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In the box
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In the box
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
Earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in five sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL), USB-C charging cable, Quick start guide and safety manual4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3968Read 20 October 2026Anker Japan lists the earbuds, charging case, five ear-tip sizes, a USB-C cable, a quick start guide and safety manual. Its package line says USB-C and USB-A cable, while its feature text says USB Type-C cable. Gigazine shows a USB Type-C cable.
Cables included
AJabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C/3.5 mm jack plug cable | 0.8 | 1 |
Bsoundcore Sport X20
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Product page
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Spec sheet
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
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Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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