Jabra - Elite 7 Active

Check out either the Jabra Elite 7 Active or the Shokz OpenRun Pro. The Jabras are true in-ear buds with amazing battery life, great water/dust resistance for tough outdoor work, and they sound decent too. Shokz OpenRun Pro are bone conduction headphones, so they don't block your ears – great if you need to stay aware of your surroundings while working outside. They have surprisingly good sound and their battery life is fantastic.

Jabra are a good reliable brand, with decent sound & connectivity. I'm on my 2nd Pair in 5 years- i currently use the Jabra Elite active 7. About £100 but worth it. Ive tried more expensive including Airpods and these are better

AirPods never worked for me. They fall out and don’t filter out the noise. I use Jabra Elite 7 Active and they fits perfectly.

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 :(

3rd this. I love them. Use them at work too when I’m in the shop. The noise cancelling is excellent.

I also have 7 active but hace a lot of connexion and stability issue (like music stopping but earbuds not disconnected). Do you get some of these problems too?

Jabra Elite 7 Active and Jabra 75t. I’m not sure if they’re the same but I swear by these. I’ll never leave Jabra. My 7’s have lasted about 5 years now and I used them for work/working out. My 75t’s were the same but I lost them after a couple years.

IMO exercise focused buds can be a little overrated...not saying they're bad, but usually an ipx4 rating will be more than adequate for the gym. With that said I tried the jabra elite 7 active and soundcore x10. Even though the x10 is cheaper, I found the sound to be more full and dark. The jabras just don't have big enough drivers to me. Long story short, I tried and kept the liberty 4nc for my gym buds and they stay in just fine with the stock or aftermarket tips. I still have the x10 for lawn and car work.

Curious, with ANC on do you still hear a low rumble and your heart beat? I returned the elite 7 active because the occlusion effect was so strong!

Having the same requirements as you 1. I started with Apple (everything including Beats). Poor for the gym. Pair with a computer poorly and also don't let go so you leave work and your phone wont connect to them because even tho the laptop is shut, they are still paired. 2. I switched to Jabra and I am a fan. The way they pair with two devices at once and switch intelligently is something I love. I am listening to an audiobook on my watch then join a Teams call on my laptop SEAMLESSLY. If you favour gym use over the office then Elite Active. If you favour music quality more then the Elite 10s but the 10s aren't as secure a fit for vigorous exercise. I have the 10s for work, music, books and they are super comfortable. I use the Active 8s for the gym and running. The Active 7s had a lot of occlusion so no good for running. The 8s it's so mild you only notice it when there is no audio playing. I also use the 10s like some people would use Loop earplugs, nothing playing at all. You can ear all day without any ear fatigue, soreness or ear-itch. AMA

My 7s are dying more and more every day. I’m lucky to get 2.5 hours of listening time with them now.

I had the Ip7 and as a truck driver they had about a 3hr battery life after 1 year they had some troubles connecting once in a while or one wouldn't turn on the driver. 2yrs in and the batter life was down to about 2 hrs on a full charge. Year 3 they died before we got there the left one stopped being loud and wouldn't match the volume of the right one just after the 2nd year mark. So longevity wise they were not the ticket. This all said I can't find head phones that would match the sound quality I got from them. The senheisser true wireless 1 and 2 were good but not better, Jabra elite 7 are ok but still not better? Beat studio buds plus I find to be very very underwhelming and would take the Jabra over them. Looking into the sonys or the bang and olfsen ones not sure what to do either. I use headphones for up to 12 hrs a day so I am hard on them and have killed multiple different ones.

I had the Ip7 and as a truck driver they had about a 3hr battery life after 1 year they had some troubles connecting once in a while or one wouldn't turn on the driver. 2yrs in and the batter life was down to about 2 hrs on a full charge. Year 3 they died before we got there the left one stopped being loud and wouldn't match the volume of the right one just after the 2nd year mark. So longevity wise they were not the ticket. This all said I can't find head phones that would match the sound quality I got from them. The senheisser true wireless 1 and 2 were good but not better, Jabra elite 7 are ok but still not better? Beat studio buds plus I find to be very very underwhelming and would take the Jabra over them. Looking into the sonys or the bang and olfsen ones not sure what to do either. I use headphones for up to 12 hrs a day so I am hard on them and have killed multiple different ones.

I bought 2 different sets of the Jabra Elite 7 active's and I could never get the left earbud to work or the set to update either. Customer service was useless via phone call and email. I gave up on the brand and just bought the JBL Live Beam 3's and they work great out of the box and are more comfortable than the Jabra.

This is sad news. Love my jabra elite 7 active. Unfortunately, it decided to die on me recently. Am looking for a replacement. What will be a good replacement?

Jabra Elite Active 8, got them as a substitute for 7, the 7 were great, 8 is even better

Been using the Jabra Elite 7 Active for 2 years now and they've been great. Stays in my ears and have never had an issue. I've tried various Soundcore and JBL ones that malfunction after a while.

Jabra Elite 7 active, very comfy. Never had any connection issues other than the usual Garmin not auto detecting them when turned on. I just have to go to Bluetooth devices on the watch and tap connect. After that, no issues

I use Jabra Elite 7 Active for a year or more, sound and fit good, easy functionality, will likely buy the 8's if these ever need to be replaced (likely from me leaving them somewhere lol)

I don’t have experience with the QC Ultras, but if you’re looking for an alternative, I’ve used Jabras Elite 7 Active. I don’t know how they managed to get them to stay put in your ears without any ear fangs or stability bands, but they won’t fall out if you get the right size of ear tips. I used to go basketball shooting with them and they never moved out of place. Only problem with these is comfort, I would get tired of wearing them after an hour because they go pretty deep inside of your ear canal. Probably they fixed that issue with the Elite 8 Actives Gen 2

I have the Elite 10, Elite 8 Active, Elite 8 Active Gen 2, and Elite 7 Active. No issues with any of them. Defective products happen.

I bought mine earlier this year and I love them! I guess the people that don’t love them generally seem to dislike in-ear buds which is valid. Probably depends on whether you like the style because these things don’t budge

I use Jabra elite active 7 in one ear. Just make sure "active-listening" or whatever their hear-through thing is disabled because that will always only blast wind noise into your ear. They're effectively water-proof and sweat-proof, they sound great, and the controls work just fine no matter how sweaty your hands get and they also work with gloves on.

I have the elite active 7 and really enjoy them. My only critique is that they tend to work themselves out of my ears but don’t completely fall out. They sound great; exponentially better than anything from Shokz.

That's what I have. Best ones I've owned.

I have the Elite 7 Active and I love them. Best I've used.

So my elite 10 right earbud doesn't charge anymore (same happened with my elite 7 sport) and decided to go on a small shopping spree to find a replacement. Ordered the Sennheiser Momentum 4 , Sony 1000mx5 and the Beyerdynamic Amiron 300. I like a solid bass and comfort cause I wear them 4 to 6 hours a day. In terms of sound quality, the sennheiser wins followed by the Beyers. They both lack a deep bass though and their ANC was disappointing. The Sony has a great bass and awesome ANC, BUT mid and high tones are not as sexy in comparison. The fit of the Sony is also a point of concern... I've to order third party tips to get them to fit properly I think... All in all, I am still on the market... Does anyone have a recommendation? I dont want to spend more than €300.

I waheed these (well, technically Active 7) in my washing machine by accident. With the case. And I only had them for like 2 months. Was super pissed. Out of desperation I put everything in a huge bowl of rice overnight. Opened them up in the morning - worked flawlessly ever since. That's been over two years ago. So yeah, can confirm, Jabra Active are great. Also their hearthrough option is really nice for trails. You hear the birds but can still listen to David Goggins screaming at you. Which is nice.

Buds 3 Pro, got them right after a delay. They are great; features like voice recognition—when you say something, they turn down the volume. Sound quality amazing, bit better than my Jabra active 7.

i bought a jabra 7 active and 4 jabra 7 pro, one for my wife and one for my daighter, and three for my self, i lost twice when traveling, just few days ago, i bought jabra 8 active, best earbuds, my jbl and sennheiser earbuds were broken because they fell on the ground. but jabra will never have this problem, it is very comfortable to wear and there will be no problem all day long. it is very suitable for me to use at work and when I exercise. other brands such as sony, sennheiser and jbl are all not good, my ears hurt after wearing them for a long time，similar as my old jabra 65 , i love jabra 7 & 8 ，best in martet

I've had that on the Jabra Elite 7 Active's and Elite 8 Active Gen 2's *but* only when ANC is turned on and no audio is playing, which is a pretty rare occurrence. Who just sits there with no audio playing? They're not earplugs... Anytime any audio is played at any volume level, there's no way I hear that sound at all (which is a faint static sound for me)

I've had that on the Jabra Elite 7 Active's and Elite 8 Active Gen 2's *but* only when ANC is turned on and no audio is playing, which is a pretty rare occurrence. Who just sits there with no audio playing? They're not earplugs... Anytime any audio is played at any volume level, there's no way I hear that sound at all (which is a faint static sound for me)

As the 65T when they were the best Jabra offered. Loved them. Lasted years. Had the elite 7s and they broke in 3 months. The in ear sensing malfunctioned. Just my experience

I have small ears and the Elite 7's smallest size fit my ears perfectly. I could move any with confidence that they wouldn't fall out. The Elite 10 is a touch big for me so I don't have the same confidence but they fit none the less, I would just prefer a tighter fit

I have tiny ears. Nothing Ear 2024 are much more comfortable than Samsung's pro 2 buds, Jabra 7 Elite were also great, but I lost them within 4 months.

I had a pair of Jabra Elite 7s. They slowly degraded over time, battery, sound. For a pair of Pixel Buds Pro 2 and love them. Comfortable and sound great.

I am happy with some of the Jabra earbuds. Both Elite Active 75t, Elite 7 and Elite 10 have good sound and fit that for me is superior to e g AirPods Pro. 

It is all about fit.  But the elite Jabras, Sennheiser momentum true wireless and ofc AirPods Pro2 are good.  

This really stinks. It's by far my favorite brand for earbuds. I used to be a Bose fanboi, but Jabra convinced me otherwise. I've had 65t, 75t, Elite 7 and Elite 10. Wife has Elite 4 and Elite 7. I was very tempted to get the Elite 8 active simply for durability purposes. The ruggedness is not worth much without the confidence that they stand behind their statements. They say gradual wind-down, but that is hard to interpret. As it stands now, gradual wind-down could be to ship the already produced Gen 2s, and then cover the warranty claims according to regulation. With the generic statement they've made, and factoring in EU warranty laws, this interpretation is consistent with "support for multiple years" If there was some sort of roadmap I might be more convinced to get the Elite 8 gen 2. E.g. we guarantee sales for another X years, and fw-upgrades, warranty, repairs and replacement for an additional Y years after end of sales in X years.

I use the elite 7s and have no complaints!

TLDR get a Bose or Sony Earbuds. If you have the budget get custom fit earbuds. I can tell you what not to buy. Don’t buy Jabra. Had the Elite 75T and an android phone which was perfect but…… Changed to Elite 7 and iPhone+mac, it has been horrible since day 1. Random disconnections and poor performance when connected to more than one device. Sound quality is good, noise cancellation is poor. Have tried the now discontinued Sony-1000XM4 before buying Elite 7, sound quality was just a tad worse than the Elite 7 but noise cancellation was much much better. Choose the Elite 7 purely due to sound quality but regretted it. Had a pair of the Bose QuietComfort 15 headphone back in early 2010s. That one had fantastic noise cancellation too and good sound (I know Bose is abit controversial regarding sound quality) but the price back then $500-$600+ is exorbitant. Still have a pair of Sony WH-1000XM5s, great sound, NC and battery life just like the old Bose QC15 but it’s wireless. But headphones are a bad choice for Singapore weather as you already know. I use it a lot when flying but the size of it does get to me. Connection wise with Apple it’s good, much better than the Jabras. I’ve always been curious about the brand Shure’s earbuds. Their SE215 sounds great and isolates a lot of noise. But the bulk of their earbuds are cabled and loop over the ear which take some getting used to or be a flat out dealbreaker for you. They have really high end stuff that musicians wear to hear themselves sing/band playing at a concert so you know they’re the real deal. You can look into custom made IEMs which will provide the best isolation if your budget allows. As always; trust your own ears. Always try it out yourself before you buy. There’s Jaben at The Adelphi (City Hall), Zeppelin & Co (Sim Lim/Rochor), Stereo (Plaza Singapura). ConnectIT at Somerset treated me well too but I would say the first three shops carry a bigger product range and are more professional and respected in the audio game. I’ve also gone to TC Acoustic at Adelphi before for my Klipsch ear and headphones but they have seem to gone a lot more focused into home theatre audio (big speakers) now so maybe give them a miss. Focus your decision making first on the sound isolation and/or active noise cancellation and sound quality second. There’s no point in having good sound if the isolation is poor and all the ambient noise in coming in (looking at you Jabra). Happy Shopping!

jabra 7 elite can turn it off. Not sure about later jabra models.

Jabra. I got my spouse the jabra 10s. They have spatial speakers and I couldn't believe how amazing they were over my jabra elite 7s. They apparently are not making any more versions which sucks

I presently have Jabra Elite 7. IMHO, they are the most comfortable earbuds I've worn. Sound quality is great on music, but decent on calls. I'm thinking about getting the Jabra Elite 8 Gen 2 as a replacement. Has all the same features of the 10 Gen 2, but better waterproofing and a few bucks less. I don't need the remote use from the case feature which the 10 Gen 2 has. Since Jabra is leaving the consumer electronics division, this is their last set. But they said that there will be continual updates. May be a disqualifier for some. I don't like Bose earbuds for some reason. I prefer their over the ear sets, which I have. The Sonys are very highly rated for their noise cancellation and other features. They were a bit uncomfortable on my ears. Never considered the Apple AirPods, because of the one color. If the buds had other colors like their AirPod Max, I could buy them. Just don't like the white tips sticking out of my ear. I know that Anker makes good cables and accessories, but some say that their buds are surprisingly good. Don't know how long they will last though, but a cheaper option for some. Never had Sennheiser earbuds, so I can't comment. Never knew that Technics made earbuds. I thought they limited themselves to higher end stuff.

JABRA ACTIVE ELITE PRO 7 and above versions they have great sound and very comfy to wear all day And the have physical buttons which work perfectly

Jabra all the way I had the 7 elite, 7 pro and now the 8's and they all fit amazingly.

I'm about to upgrade to the Jabra Elite 10. I've had the 7's for quite a few years (and I love them), and the batteries are starting to not last longer than a couple hours. Time for an upgrade.

i have those and i just use one at a time, or use the pass through noise function. i can still hear cars fine.

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.

Jabra elite active series 

Missed this comment before I mentioned the same ☝️☝️. Jabra is discontinuing them for God knows why because they are great 

Battery earphones like these aren’t BI4L but I also have the Jabra Elites and I even bought a replacement when I lost one of them. As you say having the tactile button is helpful as well.

Jabra elite active 75, or 7 or eight series (these I think the most up to date). Incredible sound, package doesn’t stick out beyond your air like an airpod does - so you won’t catch it on clothes, etc. Great comfort and does not fall out. I tried most of the market and this was by far the best

Absolutely agree! I don’t even have problems doing double unders with them

Jabra Elite Actives work great for me

I've been using different models from Jabra for like 4 years now and have never had one fall out of my ear. But wife can't wear them at all though because they won't fit her even with the smallest end option they came with.

Been with various Jabra Elite Active for years. The best. So disappointed they are stopping production.

Sadly jabra killed the elite active line. They're so good!

Jabra Elite Active

Any elite active versions from Jabra are solid. The OnePlus buds 3 are also solid with ip55

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 🤣

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.

Bose QC EarBuds II have awesome sound, possibly the best ANC and are very comfortable. However when it is heavy raining, I am wearing a beany or gloves I reach for Jabra Elite Active as they have real buttons (and set of other features as well - before Bose were my favorite earbuds since 65t/75t/85t/4/...8).

I used to enjoy riding and listening to music through my Jabra Elite Active earbuds. Perfect earbuds for sports, great sound, active noise cancellation, waterproof, just perfect. Then one day I almost got killed because I failed to hear a truck behind me. Now I never ride with earbuds. I bought a small Jbl waterproof bluetooth speaker that I clip on my bike, and play music on it.

Yeah also fan of the Jabra Active, I’m using for but wanna upgrade to 8.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

I have the Jabra Elite with ANC and find it’s decent. Not complete noise cancellation but good enough.

Love the jabra elite I have pair 3 years now and work out and run regularly without any problems

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

Jabra elites are incredible. On my second pair and they've lasted at least 2 years now.

I have a horrible track record with electronics, and yet mine lasted years, and they didn't die, I just lost them

Jabra elite. Love it for running (snug) and ANC feature. Price point is reasonable.

I also have a pair of Jabra Elites. The AirPod pro 2s are so good it is no contest. Obvious downside is attachment to Apple ecosystem and some incompatibility with using as general Bluetooth device

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.

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.

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

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!

This is bad news! Despite of some flaws, Jabra elites are solid, affordable and high quality buds.

I'm a huge fan of the Jabra Elite I got on Amazon for around $60, they were on sale to boot.

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.

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.

Jabra Elite in-ears outfitted with Comply Foam tips for me. Very comfortable, fantastic isolation, and I've never come close to losing one while I sleep.  With this setup, there's no need to pack my bulky over-ears.

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.

I love my Jabra Elite headphones, but Jabra just announced that they're discontinuing the line. So don't wait too long if that's what you want.