True Wireless
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
82Outstanding
$230
Full review dataJabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM6: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-1000XM6 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WF-1000XM6 - Outstanding overall at around $278.
True Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM6
85Outstanding
$280
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sony WF-1000XM6 leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
- Sony WF-1000XM6
HearWiki score
82
85
Sound
8.1
9.3
Noise cancelling
8.2
9.2
Battery
7.8
8.4
Calls
8.0
8.4
Value
7.2
8.1
Price (USD)
$230
$280
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
Sony WF-1000XM6 (2026) against Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 (2024). The Sony WF-1000XM6 edges ahead on platform, but only just: LE Audio (LC3). The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP68 against IPX4.
- Elite 8 Active Gen 22024
- WF-1000XM620262 yr newer
What differsElite 8 Active Gen 2WF-1000XM6
- LE Audio (LC3)
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IP68
- IPX4
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Elite 8 Active Gen 2WF-1000XM6
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $230
- $280
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 85
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 6 mm dynamic
- 8.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 6 mm
- 8.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- AAC, aptX Voice, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 14 h
- 12 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 8 h
- Battery incl. case
- 56 h
- 24 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 1.5 h
- 3 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
- Google Assistant
- Weight
- 10 g
- 6.5 g
- Case weight
- 47.5 g
- 47.1 g
- Water resistance
- IP68
- IPX4
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 6
- 8
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 are rugged true wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and a high IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. They offer a long 14-hour battery life (8 with ANC) and a total of 56 hours with the charging case, plus support for LDAC, AAC, and aptX Voice codecs. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint, and a six-microphone setup, they're built for active users who need reliable connectivity and clear calls.
- Pro:Excellent IP68 water and dust resistance
- Pro:Strong battery life with case (56 hours)
- Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency modes
- Con:Bulky design may not fit all ears
- Con:No wireless charging case (only earbuds)
- Con:Buttons can be stiff to press
Sony WF-1000XM6
The Sony WF-1000XM6 true wireless earbuds deliver a top-tier audio experience with adaptive noise cancellation and a robust feature set, including LDAC support and multipoint connectivity. They perform exceptionally well for music and calls, though their premium price and case size are minor trade-offs. With strong battery life and IPX4 water resistance, they are a versatile, high-performance choice for most listeners.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Rich, detailed sound with LDAC support
- Pro:Solid battery life and wireless charging case
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:Included ear tips may not suit all ear shapes
- Con:Charging case is somewhat bulky
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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