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Elite 3 vs Elite 8 Active Gen 2

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Comparing 2 headphones
Elite 3
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The short verdict

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Elite 3
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Elite 8 Active Gen 2
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Choose the Elite 3 if
  • Budget buyers who want reliable buttons and a comfortable fit
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Choose the Elite 8 Active Gen 2 if
  • Athletes and outdoor workers who need rugged earbuds.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theElite 31 win
−$150Cheaper today$79.5 vs $230
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Why pick theElite 8 Active Gen 21 win
+357%Longer listening time32 vs 7 h
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Sound2 differences
Type
Headphones
In-ear monitor
Wear style
In-ear
In-ear monitor
Noise Control1 difference
ANC
Yes
No
Battery6 differences
Battery life
7 h
32 h
Battery type
7 h
32 mAh
Charging port
Yes
No
Recharge time
3.5 h
3 h
Charging case
Yes
No
Fast charging time
10 min
5 min
Connectivity4 differences
Bluetooth
5.2
5.3
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, SBC, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
A2DP, AAC, SBC, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
No
Yes
Multipoint connectivity
No
Yes
Microphone1 difference
Mute control
Yes
No
Comfort & Build3 differences
Weight
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5000 g
Dimensions
20.8 mm
29 mm
Water resistance
IP55
IP68
Launch1 difference
Released
September 10, 2026
2024
Performance2 differences
In-ear pressure relief
No
Yes
Storage temperature (T-T)
-20 - 45 °C
-20 - 60 °C
Battery & charging3 differences
Standby time
75 h
315 h
Charging case dimensions (W x D x H)
64.15 x 34.6 x 28.47 mm
24.4 x 65.4 x 46.9 mm
Charging case weight
33.4 g
47.5 g
Design3 differences
Left earpiece weight
4.6 g
5 g
Right earpiece weight
4.6 g
5 g
On/off switch
No
Yes
Audio1 difference
Voice guidance
No
Yes
General12 differences
Automatic volume adjustment
No
Yes
Depth (imperial)
2.72 cm (1.07")
2.79 cm (1.1")
Height (imperial)
2.08 cm (0.82")
2.03 cm (0.8")
Width (imperial)
2.01 cm (0.79")
2.03 cm (0.8")
Certification
FCC;ISED;CE;RoHS;REACH;Proposition 65
Apple MFi · FCC · ISED
Led Indicators
Bluetooth
Battery level
HearThrough
Yes
No
Operating temperature (T-T)
-5 - 45 °C
-10 - 55 °C
Package depth (imperial)
3.99 cm (1.57")
3.56 cm (1.4")
Package height (imperial)
13 cm (5.12")
13.2 cm (5.2")
Package width (imperial)
11.1 cm (4.37")
11.2 cm (4.4")
Packaging content
Earbuds · EarGels · Charging case
Earbuds · Charging case · USB-c to USB-C/3.5 mm jack plug
Where to buy
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