
Jabra - Elite 3 Active
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Last updated: Sep 24, 2025 Scoring
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"I also forgot them in my shorts one day in the charging case and put them through the washing machine. They came out of the charging case during the wash and still worked perfectly plus all my earwax was gone."
"Love the jabra elite I have pair 3 years now and work out and run regularly without any problems"
"Jabra elites are incredible. ... On my second pair and they've lasted at least 2 years now."
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"Cheap"
"affordable"
"Price point is reasonable."
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"sweat resistant hold via the type of rubber on the buds. ... Water/sweat proof."
"I've never come close to losing one while I sleep."
"Love it for running (snug)"
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"They have "hear through mode" that allows me to hear outside noise while I am riding."
"fantastic isolation"
"active noise cancellation"
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"Jabra earbuds (Active version) are the best for running and other outdoor workouts."
"Love it for running (snug)"
"jabra elite actives have always stayed in my ears when hitting a bag, shadowboxing, running, ect. ... Personally never have had them fall out when exercising."
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"I've killed too many of them with sweat ... it'd be cool if they didn't break instead."
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"poor codec support is a dealbreaker if you have Android ... They sound like garbage with the older codecs. ... For example the Jabra Elite 8 Active supports SBC codec on Android phones, and it sounds like absolute dog trash. ... Sounds like listening to a 64-128 MP3 you downloaded on limewire 15 years ago."
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"The worst shape for me are the Jabra Elite / Sony WF-1000XM5 style that stick out way far from your ears. ... Never understood why they are designed to be so far outside your ear. ... Like you could never wear them with a bike or motorcycle helmet."
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"if its a rainstorm they will fall out.."
"earbuds falled of during walking"
"I wish they stayed in my ears better when I'm in weird positions."
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"using them while running a stump grinder made crazy loud and annoying feedback the whole time."
"The ANC is also maybe 20% as good as the QC Ultra"
"even with hear through mode I feel cut off from my surroundings with ear buds ... The hear through kind of sucks when running though. ... Lot of wind noise ... I personally still feel isolated from the outside world in a way that isn quite safe."
I have Jabra active 3. Perfect ,firm fit
r/AndroidQuestions • Really comfortable earbuds that stay in? ->Idk how I feel about this I have a Jabra elite 3 I initially loved these earbuds but God do I get problems I had to get my initial product replaced cause the left earbuds started to malfunction and wasn't working properly. I have been using the new pair for like 6-7 months but recently the exact same problems that I had with the first pair started to happen again Now I have no idea if I was just unlucky and got two defective ones or if it's a normal issue with the elite 3. I sent my second pair to Jabra to get looked into a few days ago, let's hope they replace it again. I honestly loved them now I got mixed feelings My brother also has Jabra elite 2 for like 3 years now and he hasn't had any problems yet. Maybe it's just the problem with my specific model or I was just really unlucky
r/Jabra • Jabra to EXIT consumer space in 2024 (No more Elite wireless earbuds and headphones) ->Yeah the 75ts are the ones I got first and fell in love with. Then I got the Jabra 3 elites and then the Jabra 4 actives. The only reason I got new ones is I lost the other ones. I now have an air tag on them. The best.
r/BuyItForLife • Looking for Bluetooth Earbuds (android phone). ->Not surprised to so so much jabra. Had jabra 3s but loat one of the buds they were the best pair ive ever had
r/Earbuds • I analyzed the 25 most recommended wireless earbuds on reddit ->i like jabra elite 3s for all uses can switch seamlessly between my phone and steam deck, they are earbuds though not headphones
r/SteamDeck • Recommended bluetooth earphones for steam deck? ->Jabra has a lot of Microphone expertise. I dont care about ANC and plan to buy the elite 3.
r/Earbuds • Which earbuds have the best calling/microphone quality? ->I love my jabra headphones! Good choice
r/ZeroWaste • Can anyone recommend a brand for robust wireless earphones? ->Love my/Jabra Elite 3s. Lasted for years. Still going strong. No connection issues.
r/crossfit • Any headphones you would recommend? ->Jabra elite 3. Very good sound and also anc. You can install the app and do some eq
r/Earbuds • Best noise cancelling earbuds under $50 usd? ->I have small ears too and honestly, the Jabra Elite 3 have been the best fit for me so far. They’re super comfy, don’t fall out, and I can wear them for hours without any pain. The sound is really good for the price too. Way better fit than AirPods ever were for me.
r/Earbuds • Best Earbuds for Small Ears ->I still use the 3. It’s good.
r/Marathon_Training • Earphone recommendations ->I have the Jabra elite 3 and I love them. Cheap and good. I also forgot them in my shorts one day in the charging case and put them through the washing machine. They came out of the charging case during the wash and still worked perfectly plus all my earwax was gone. I highly recommend them.
r/crossfit • CrossFit headphones ->I’m a huge fan of my Jabra Elite 3s. One of my pairs that I bought in July 2019 (that I still use every day) went through a full wash cycle earlier this year (with buds in their case), and aside from the mic in one of the earbuds no longer working, they function like normal. I submitted a support request to see if I could get the mic fully working again, and even though my warranty had long passed, Jabra ended up sending me a new pair for free. Not only do I love the earbuds (I use both pairs daily), the customer service is excellent too.
r/ZeroWaste • Can anyone recommend a brand for robust wireless earphones? ->The hear through kind of sucks when running though. Lot of wind noise and I personally still feel isolated from the outside world in a way that isn’t quite safe. Love my Jabra elites for the gym though
r/Marathon_Training • What is the most reliable brand of running headphones that sounds great and works the best for runners? Is Shockz right? ->The thump is with anything that sits in your ear canal. I love my Jabra elites for the gym because of good sound and noise cancelling but hate them for running. Gonna get some Shokz just for long runs because of it and also because even with hear through mode I feel cut off from my surroundings with ear buds
r/Marathon_Training • What is the most reliable brand of running headphones that sounds great and works the best for runners? Is Shockz right? ->Yeah also fan of the Jabra Active, I’m using for but wanna upgrade to 8.
r/Marathon_Training • Marathon-worthy wireless headphones? ->Jabra active have been really good for me.
r/kettlebell • Do it all earbuds which can stay in doing KB workouts ->I have had a pair of Jabra active earbuds for almost 6 years and going strong. I commute 9 miles on my bicycle each day in the Florida and they are going strong.
r/BuyItForLife • Noise canceling headphones and ear buds ->The best and most reliable earphones I have are the JLAB GO POP+. I've used them in extreme cold and heat, they've gone through the washer and dryer, and the charge lasts forever. They cost $25 and sound better than almost every more expensive pair I've owned. Runner up would be Jabra Elite Active series for me, but I've killed too many of them with sweat and they cost like 4x the price. To be fair, they always replace them under warranty, but it'd be cool if they didn't break instead. We need to stop pretending Shokz sound anything remotely adjacent to "good." They do not. They serve a purpose, and if that purpose serves you, great, but they do not sound objectively "good" in any sense of the concept as it relates to listening music in the real world. IOW, if you bought any other product to listen to while not running and it sounded like Shokz, you'd assume it was broken.
r/Marathon_Training • What is the most reliable brand of running headphones that sounds great and works the best for runners? Is Shockz right? ->Missed this comment before I mentioned the same ☝️☝️. Jabra is discontinuing them for God knows why because they are great
r/ultrarunning • Sweat proof ear buds? ->Jabra elite actives are awesome!
r/trailrunning • Runner friends, headphones for running that you love? ->Been with various Jabra Elite Active for years. The best. So disappointed they are stopping production.
r/trailrunning • Runners, what are the best RUNNING headphones currently? ->I love my Jabra elite actives. Also if you like music with heavy bass these absolutely rip. Also they’ve never fallen out of my ears while being active - they actually turn off when they’re almost accidentally wiggled loose after a long intense training sesh. Highly recommend these!
r/trailrunning • What are the best wireless earbuds ? ->Jabra Elite Actives are just all round #1 by multiple running reviewers and I have had 3 versions of them over last few years...great sound...ANC...8 hours battery in use on the latest version...sweat resistant hold via the type of rubber on the buds. Water/sweat proof. Problem is they are discontinueing the line :(
r/running • What earbuds do you use while running? ->I had a pair of Jabra Elite Active’s, but one day I lost a bud while running.. After that I opted for the Soundcore X20’s. They work great for running.
r/trailrunning • What are the best wireless earbuds ? ->I struggle with the same. I have tried ear plugs under ANC headphones, but even the most blocking plugs (35 dB is the highest I have found here), and an expensive headphone, do not block all sound (not even my coworkers laughing and discussing). My best solution so far has been ANC earbuds under ANC headphones.. So double ANC.. I have Jabra Active Elite earbuds, and Sony quite-expensive-something headset. Even this do not give complete silence in the open office plan, but it's quite close to it. In-ear ANC plugs do a lot more for me than ANC over-the-ear headphones. The headphones alone hardly helps at all..
r/productivity • Best non-music noise cancelling headphones or earmuffs? ->Sadly jabra killed the elite active line. They're so good!
r/cycling • What earbuds to get? ->This is the answer. If you can get 75ts on ebay go for them! Miss mine so much after four years of heavy use (and were bought second hand anyway) they finally stopped holding a charge.
r/trailrunning • What are the best wireless earbuds ? ->Jabra elite active. They have noise canceling and hear through.
r/beginnerrunning • Which headphones do you use for RUNNING? ->Any elite active versions from Jabra are solid. The OnePlus buds 3 are also solid with ip55
r/Earbuds • Best earbuds for 60-70€? ->Jabra Elite active is what I use occasionally. They have "hear through mode" that allows me to hear outside noise while I am riding. I haven't had anyone mention background noise when talking on them. My issue with talking and riding is being out of breath and trying to talk at the same time 🤣
r/bikecommuting • Best Headset for Calls While Bike Commuting? ->jabra elite actives have always stayed in my ears when hitting a bag, shadowboxing, running, ect. Personally never have had them fall out when exercising.
r/martialarts • Earbuds that stay in my ears when working a heavy bag ->Absolutely agree! I don’t even have problems doing double unders with them
r/crossfit • Any headphones you would recommend? ->Agreed, I love mine. They have physical buttons instead of "touch" buttons - so important.
r/trailrunning • What are the best wireless earbuds ? ->Jabra earbuds (Active version) are the best for running and other outdoor workouts. I have been using Jabras for over 5 years now. Before that I had struggled with many different brands.
r/running • Headphones for glasses wearers ->I love the Jabra elite actives, but sadly they were discontinued
r/trailrunning • Runner friends, headphones for running that you love? ->I try to avoid the speakers, you will put them too loud and damage your hearing. I was very happy with my Jabra elites, but lost them all. Replaced by anker soundcore buds.
r/motorcyclegear • Noise canceling earbuds vs Bluetooth in helmet speaker???? ->I’ve been using some jabra elite noise canceling earbuds when I ride for the last few years. They sound great and block a lot of wind noise. I lost one today. Now I’m not sure what to do. I can buy a replacement bud, a new set of earbuds, or switch to a helmet speaker and wear ear plugs. Looking for input from people who’ve used both earbuds and a speaker/plugs combo.
r/motorcyclegear • Noise canceling earbuds vs Bluetooth in helmet speaker???? ->What about just best noise cancellation? Sound quality is good obviously but I find that ANC is probably my most important feature. I have a set of Jabras and One Plus 3. The Jabras seems to have better ANC. Can’t remember the exact Jabras I have but something something elite, they were like $130 a year and a half ago.
r/Earbuds • Which earbuds are you using or which do you believe is the best and why? ->By working out do you mean some weightlifting or more cardio stuff where you are actively moving around a lot? Or even Crossfit or something? Difference will be how much you need a pair that will need to really really stay put. My thing is more powerlifting, so its not a big deal for me I can wear pretty much any bud apart from on the bench and they wont move. So it expands choice a bit, but I do look for dust and water rating because weight lifting chalk. More movement I would say look at Jabra Elite
r/Earbuds • Best ear buds for working out ->Jabra elites are incredible. On my second pair and they've lasted at least 2 years now.
r/running • It's time for new earphones, please help with recommendations ->1. Research this stuff online, compare and contrast your options 2. Google the exact model(s) you want/are interested in + Bangkok 3. Go to the store(s) that stock those model(s) I went with Jabra Elites
r/Bangkok • Which mall / electronic shop is best to browse for sports ear buds ->I have a horrible track record with electronics, and yet mine lasted years, and they didn't die, I just lost them
r/Jabra • Jabra to EXIT consumer space in 2024 (No more Elite wireless earbuds and headphones) ->Jabra elite. Love it for running (snug) and ANC feature. Price point is reasonable.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->Used to own Jabra elite but they are not in market anymore. Seinheiser MTW4 is good too
r/askSingapore • Looking for recommendation for good sound quality and anc wireless earbuds below 200SGD ->My experience was that they were great when they worked - but reliability was always pretty bad, and they wouldn't last more than 12-18 months at ost.
r/Jabra • Jabra to EXIT consumer space in 2024 (No more Elite wireless earbuds and headphones) ->100%, I've struggled with finding a balance for good music, ANC, and comfort. Air pods are the GOAT IMO. I've had probably 4 different pairs of JBLs that work great but don't last long. Either the dust gets to them or the case stops charging the buds even when clean. I'm currently using Jabra Elites that are honestly great, though I wish they stayed in my ears better when I'm in weird positions. Edit: adding that I do not care about industry standards, my job isn't OSHA involved and has no actual safety standards enforced.
r/MilwaukeeTool • Anyone tried these ear buds? ->Honestly, given how often I lose earbuds and the battery issues, I stopped buying earbuds for longevity. I decide upon a price range and go with a company I recognise. My best pair has been a Jabra Elite. Unfortunately it seems they got rid of buttons. I hate how every company just releases update after update, with lessening improvements and higher prices.
r/BuyItForLife • Need a reliable pair of earbuds that won't die on me. ->Not at all, it's better to buy jabra elite Cheaper and more comfortable
r/SonyHeadphones • Are the WF-1000XM5’s worth it?? ->Jabra is really good in a lot of ways but the poor codec support is a dealbreaker if you have Android. They sound like garbage with the older codecs. The ANC is also maybe 20% as good as the QC Ultra
r/Earbuds • The best noise cancelling earbuds Right Now? Recommendations? ->I think I want these earphones. I've heard Isotunes suck, and some of the well recieved OSHA compliant earphones are stupid expensive so $220 ain't bad. I used to use Jabra Elites which I really liked, but using them while running a stump grinder made crazy loud and annoying feedback the whole time. I read that these headphones are very good with their ANC but I just wanna know if I can run a circular saw while using these and how well they will work for my residential contracting work? Thank you!
r/bose • Anybody use the quitecomfort ultra ear buds for construction? ->I'm a huge fan of the Jabra Elite I got on Amazon for around $60, they were on sale to boot.
r/Earbuds • What do I buy???? Best earbuds in 2025?? ->Had airpods 2, today was my first training with airpods 4 anc. Everything sits in place. I don’t have pro version, because my ears don’t like that silicone thing. And i had jabra elite previously, and earbuds falled of during walking.
r/weightlifting • Any wireless earbuds recommendations? ->Agreed, you have to try several and pick a style that works for you. For me, the absolute best fit for my ears are the Samsung Buds Live, but they are the only ones that make that shape. The worst shape for me are the Jabra Elite / Sony WF-1000XM5 style that stick out way far from your ears. Never understood why they are designed to be so far outside your ear. Like you could never wear them with a bike or motorcycle helmet.
r/Earbuds • Best Earbuds you can purchase on amazon under $150? ->I did research relying on shitty top 10 lists, and invested in Jarva elite earbuds. I can thoroughlly recommend avoiding the brand entirely. A productthat bad doesnt come from a good company.
r/BuyItForLife • A good quality pair of bluetooth earbuds ->I have the Jabra Elite with ANC and find it’s decent. Not complete noise cancellation but good enough.
r/newzealand • Best brand of ear buds? ->Obviously way too many Apple fanboys/girls. CMF (Nothing) Buds Pro 2 are amazing value under £100 and with a unique control wheel on the case. The app is also super clean with Dirac and Spatial audio, they would easily be in the top 10 for me at any price. Sony XM are great but have premature battery failure issues. Jabra Elites are excellent if spending over £50. Samsung Buds Pro 3 are excellent under £100 with cashback offers. OnePlus and Huawei also severely underrated.
r/Earbuds • The most recommended wireless earbuds on Reddit (r/Earbuds vs others comparison) Jan 2025 ->I saw Bone conductor headphones at Costco and I need a new pair they didn't have a display so i never bought them. I mostly use earbuds in the gym. I have Jabre elites right now but they are like 4 years old and the right speaker is almost out completely Not sure how I am supposed to buy newish tech without ever trying them before.
r/AskMenOver30 • What’s a good Bluetooth headset for someone who takes a lot of calls during the day? ->Agree with that I had to get my Elite replaced 3 times within warranty period and I always get complaints from people I call that the call is extremely noisy (usually doing house chores and stuff...) which led me to this post haha
r/Earbuds • What are the best Earbuds for comfort + call quality? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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