Jabra - Elite 8 Active

For working out, I think the fitting is number 1 priority. You would need something that sticks to your ears no matter what. For that I vouch for the jabra active, I'm using the elite8 active (around 200$) for nearly a year and like it very much. It's quite comfortable, sounds good enough & especially fits very well (I swear you could do backflip or swimming in these and they still stick!)

Daily-driver buds are all about convenience: something you can throw in a pocket, pop in for calls, gym sessions, or a grocery run, and forget they’re there until you need them. Below are a few models suggestion from my end that tend to rise to the top of tech-forum polls: **1.** **Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)** • Seamless iOS integration, reliable ANC/transparency, and the tiny case make them a no-brainer for iPhone users. • Mic performance is consistently strong for FaceTime or work calls. **2.** **Sony WF-1000XM5** • Class-leading active noise cancellation, customizable EQ, and multipoint Bluetooth. • If you commute on loud trains or value audiophile-grade tuning, these are tough to beat. **3.** **Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro** • Automatic device switching within the Samsung ecosystem, 24-bit audio with supported Galaxy phones, and comfy oval design. • Very pocket-friendly case compared with other premium ANC buds. **4.** **Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds** • The best passive fit + ANC combo on the market; they turn coffee shops into libraries. • Bose’s “Immersive Audio” spatial mode can add a bit of fun for Netflix on the couch. **5.** **Jabra Elite 8 Active** • Rugged IP68 rating and strong ear-lock fit make them ideal gym or outdoor companions. • Jabra’s multi-point lets you jump from laptop to phone without menu diving. **6.** **Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3** • Spacious, hi-fi soundstage and aptX Adaptive codec for Android users. • Case is a little thicker, but battery life compensates. **7.** **Cleer ARC II (open-ear)** • For anyone who dislikes having tips jammed in their ear canal all day, Cleer’s ARC series uses an open-ear “air-conduction” design. You hear your surroundings naturally while still getting surprisingly full mids and highs for music or podcasts. Perfect if you bounce between office chats, street traffic, and quick playlists without wanting total isolation. **Quick decision filter** • iPhone heavy user → AirPods Pro (ease of use) • Loud commute / flights → Sony WF-1000XM5 or Bose QC Ultra • Android hi-res listener → Sennheiser MTW3 • Rugged workouts → Jabra Elite 8 Active • Need situational awareness → Cleer ARC II

I have personally found the Active 8 to be terrible. The charging is super sketchy so half the time I put them on and there's no battery. There is also an alert that screams LOW BATTERY at you every few minutes when you have less than something like 20% battery left. You cannot turn it off. Otherwise they're ok. A lot less comfortable than some others, especially airpods.

Yeah, the water rinsing is great, also means heave sweat does not get through

elite 8 active are the most recent, so OP might have better chance of finding them, but Jabras is pretty much fading them out as they are switching to the corporate market. (fucking sucks)

I loved the sound and ANC of the Jabra Elite 8 active, however, no matter which eargel's I used, they constantly fell out of my ears. Currently using the Sennheiser, Momentum 4 TW's and they're working. Still playing with ear gel size and fin (to keep em in your ears) size.

I have the Jabra elite active 8 and they work well for me. Very good sound quality for the price. Haven't managed to destroy them yet after a few months of regular use at work and on trail.

I can not fit the life of me get these to stay in my ear even when just walking around

Yea I was just trying to point out that they do have multiple different versions with some having higher waterproofing than others in case that was your issue.

Jabra Elite 8 Active user here! Gamit ko halos 24/7, di lang for running. Super nice ng ANC mode during commute when you just wanna drown out the noise for a while. As a night shift WFH, sobrang useful din pag matutulog na. Maingay kasi dito pag umaga haha. White noise/rain sounds + ANC = peaceful morning sleep. Sa running naman, the best ang hear through mode. Sobrang amazing neto, dinig na dinig mo pa rin surroundings as if walang nakasalpak sa tenga HAHA, all that without compromising audio quality. Naitakbo ko na rin during rain, I even use it while showering, walang problema since it has one of the highest IP ratings for an earbud. The only con I can think of, kapag siguro 1-2 hrs ka na into the run, lumuluwag siya sa ears dahil sa pawis. Pinupunasan ko siya maigi, pati na rin ears, tapos ok na. Hassle lang minsan haha Still worth the money for me 👌

I've been a big fan of Jabra for a while. The latest I have is the Jabra Elite 8 Active. They are very comfortable, stay in the ear, and sound great. I'm sad that they're exiting the ear buds business but I'll probably pick up another pair and expect they'll last me a while.

I had a pair of Bose soundsport headphones that lasted me for so long. They were fantastic — the cable prevented them getting lost, they wrapped around my ears, and they had a Bluetooth ringing functionality if you lost them (something that no headphones except AirPods seem to have now, which is bizarre and, I suspect, intentional). If you can get a refurbished pair, those would be my suggestion. I have a pair of Jabra elite 8 actives now, but I don’t like them as much as I liked my soundsports.

FYI - I've been using both the MW09 & Jabra Elite 8 Active for sleeping. Surprisingly I find the MW09 extremely comfy to sleep in and I'm primarily a side sleeper. I think due to their flat side profile they don't dig into my ears or fall out. The same is true for the Jabras except the MW09 stay a tad bit more secure in my ears. But the battery warning on the Jabras is very annoying. I sleep less than 7hrs (usually less than 6hrs 😮‍💨) so it's not a big deal for me. My only issue with the MW09 is they are still a little too loud for me at the lowest volume setting. I guess it would just depend how the MW09 sit in your ears. They sit flush in mine so sleeping is no problem

Recently got the Jabra elite 8 active when they were discounted and I love them so far. Pretty comfortable for long periods and great sound quality.

Recently got the Jabra elite 8 active when they were discounted and I love them so far. Pretty comfortable for long periods and great sound quality.

Recently got the Jabra elite 8 active when they were discounted and I love them so far. Pretty comfortable for long periods and great sound quality.

Any of the Jabra Elite Active earbud headphones. They're outstanding for earbuds, stay put, and awesome sound. Often go on 40% sales.

Same. I have a bad habit of buying too many headphones. I've repurchased the Jabra Elite Active 8 several times, and gladly come back to them. Originally purchased them for mountain biking, and was blown away they stayed in my ear then entire bumpy ride. Easily stays in place for anything Crossfit.

Here's the thing. I had multiple earphones throughout the years. Both wired and wireless, but lets talk only wireless now. At the moment as we speak I am using an elite 8 active, before I had a sony, samsung, philips. The headphones are just not amazing value for the price. Connectivity is ok, sound is ok, software is tbh shit, but usable, anc is good and they fit nicely in the ear. But thats the same with every other headphones I had too, except the philips ones which had horrible anc and mics. Anyway what I wanted to say is that you cant ask for a premium price for close to the same quality as mid range devices that are half (or lower) the price. Its insane.

Jabra Elite 10. Gen 2 if possible, but the Gen 1 are good and cheaper. Jabra Elite 8 Active are good too, but I think the 10 are more comfortable.

You could probably find Jabra Elite 8 Gen 1 used for around that price. Since they released the Gen 2 versions, you can get the [Gen 1 new for $129 with the coupon code on the website](https://www.jabra.com/bluetooth-headsets/jabra-elite-8-active/buy##100-99160701-98). So I bet you can find them used on eBay or Amazon in the $100 range.

I agree, I love the 7 & 8 but the Elite 10 are my favorite earbuds overall. But OP was looking for a $100 option and I think it's more likely he'll find a used Elite 8 Active Gen 1 in that price range than an Elite 10.

Sennheiser MTW4, not 3. The 3 had battery issues similar to what you experienced with the Sony. The 4 has better noise cancellation too, and more up to date technology. Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 are the best all-arounders, especially for durability, comfort, and battery life, but the Sennheisers have better sound and are still pretty good all around. I'd be more comfortable cycling/running with the Jabra. If exercise is your primary use, the Jabra Elite 8 Active may be a better choice than the 10, but the 10 are fine for exercise that isn't too vigorous.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2, for me, is the best balance of comfort and ANC. They're the most comfortable earbuds, by far, for me. Their ANC is not Bose-level (nothing is), but it's still among the best. Some people report that the oval ear tips don't work well for their ear shape and this reduces the effectiveness of the ANC. I haven't had this problem: the ear tips are great for my ears. But I have read from others that swapping out the eartips for AZLA Sednaearfit Crystal ear tips seems to help a great deal. Alternatively, you could try the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2, which has a more traditional fit, and is still very comfortable and has good ANC and sound, just not quite as premium as the Elite 10.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro. Sony Linkbuds S and Jabra Elite 10 / 8 cases are fairly compact/flat but not as small as the Samsung. JLab Mini case is tiny but the sound isn't as good as any of the others listed here.

I’ve done through a decent number of pairs for mountain biking and rock climbing, and the Jabra Elite 8 Active have been hands down the best. The fit for me is super secure and they’re so light they don’t really want to fall out. Plus they’re as water resistant as you could reasonably expect from an electronic, so they’re the only bud that hasn’t crapped out after 6 months of biking for me

I’ve been using Jabra Elite 8 Active. Stays in my ear, low profile, and sounds great.

I ended up going down a size on the earplug part and it fixed all my wobbling in ear issues. Just throwing that out there. The good thing is that there are a ton of options and everyone’s ears are different Jabra probably just does t work with your ears.

You specified head phones I use the Sony xm5s. But I love the jabra elite 8 active ear buds for extended use. Great battery life and rugged allowing you to be exposed to the elements and still use them.

I use a pair of Jabra Elite 8 Actives for outdoor running and indoor cycling and they're great. They cost £150, they fit really nicely and stay in my ears despite sweat. They sound great, the noise cancellation is good and the hear through feature which allows me to hear via a speaker which is used for phone calls if needed if excellent. Before them I had a pair of Jabra Elite Active 65s which were also excellent, but after about 5 years of having them, they struggle to hold their charge so I had to replace them. I do not use them or any other headphones while cycling on the road, though - too distracting and therefore dangerous and I like to be able to hear any odd sounds my bike makes so I know I need to maintain it. Plus, I'm a bit of a hippy when it comes to cycling, so having no earphones means I feel a closer connection to my surroundings, which helps me enjoy it more. Would definitely recommend them for everything else, though.

Jabra Elite 8 Active I use them for bouldering and have no issues with the falling out. They're pretty water resistant, I've (accidentally) sent them through the wash in my pants pocket and they still work just fine.

I spent the last month extensively searching for a new pair of earbuds to replace my Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, which I’ve been using for the past year and a half. I tested several top brands and models that reviewers frequently recommend as great overall options, including the Technics AZ80, Sennheiser Momentum 4, and Jabra Elite 8 Active. Unfortunately, I encountered issues with each of them in key categories. My main priorities when it comes to earbuds are, in order: 1. Sound Quality 2. Comfort/Security in the ear 3. Microphone Quality 4. Battery Life 5. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) 6. Case Size \*\*Jabra Elite 8 Active:\*\* I enjoyed wearing these to the gym, but they quickly fell short compared to my previous earbuds. While the Jabra offered better sound clarity than the Soundcore, I would rate their sound quality a 6 out of 10, whereas the Soundcore gets a 7. I didn't feel it was worth testing the other categories further. \*\*Sennheiser Momentum 4:\*\* I’m unsure if I had a defective unit, but I encountered a strange issue with the microphone quality/volume. The ANC would aggressively reduce all sounds coming from the earbuds when there was noise around me. During calls or while listening to a podcast, I found the voices to be much quieter, and even at maximum volume, they were unacceptably low. Also, the soundcore had better microphone quality which was strange. Would expect Sennheiser to do a better job for the price. The sound quality was good, but they felt too aggressive and unbalanced. I typically try to boost mids and highs due to slight hearing loss, but that didn’t work adequately for me. After prolonged use, my ears became fatigued by how the music sounded. Additionally, the case was bulky, and the earbuds were uncomfortable for extended periods, leading me to return them. \*\*Technics AZ80:\*\* These were much better overall. The sound quality was more balanced and warm, with plenty of bass. The Dynamic preset was my favorite, and I almost decided they were worth the investment. Unfortunately, after two weeks of testing, I determined that I needed to keep searching. The main issue was comfort; my ears felt slight discomfort after about an hour of use, which only worsened over time. The battery life was also a bit on the low side when considering the case, but it was still acceptable. Eventually, I came across the Nothing Ear (2024) earbuds, and I am very happy with them so far. In terms of sound quality for me, they are better than the Technics and Sennheiser due to their extensive customizability. I was able to alter the sound to my taste, resulting in the best earbuds I’ve tested and used to date. Initially, the sound was a bit harsh with sound personalization, but I managed to adjust it to my liking. The comfort and security are great, good microphone quality, decent battery life—especially with ANC off and case + a unique and cool design. Great job, Nothing! My sound config for my nothing buds is: Personalized Sound 50% intensity ( Did it at least 10 times). Had to be sure I get the same results after repeated tries. More bass preset and Bass Enhance level 2. PS: After spending more time with the Nothing Ear, I feel that I should also mention the most annoying downsides. \- controls: the lack of swipe up/down for volume.I have to pinch 2 times and hold which is annoying \- bluetooth connection: the connection distance between the phone/laptop and how much I can move around the house without having the call become unstable is smaller than expected. \- case is very sensitive to scratches. it already looks like is been used for 6 months. \- very rarely the connection becomes unstable for 1 sec and reverts back. right now is not enough to bother me but if it happens more often I would be tempted to send them for a warranty check \- sometimes one earbud charges faster than the other. The difference is between 10-15%. If you leave them in the case for enough time they will both reach 100%.

I switched from the 75's to 8's and it was a downgrade

Jabra Elite 8

Oh I actually have had this in hear through. Still, I love them. Take em in the sauna always and they do great

Hi again. I ran 12k at the weekend and they didn't adjusting. That was the Elite 10s (gen 1). If I wear them for 'stationery exercise' I don't feel like I ever adjust them, I forget they are even in. I wear the Elites to work (music/audiobooks) and at work (Teams calls). They never irritate my ears. There is a caveat here: the triangle shape of the buds works for most people but 1 in 20 on here don't like it or can't find a good fit. The fit means that the bud rests in your ear rather than the tip securing it in the canal. There are 3rd party tips which some people buy because they say it provides a better seal and therefore better ANC and bass. I got my Gen 2 Elite 10 today and the firmware update definitely seems to make a difference to ANC. Sound is subjective. I am mostly a bass-head and listen to dubstep (not jump-up) and D'n'B/Jungle (not jump-up) and grime/drill. I'm a recent convert to metal scene and listen to hardcore/deathmetal. I think they are comparable or better than any of the AirPods I have owned. I've always rated Jabra for bass compared to Apple. I had the old 65t and they still work and the bass is wild but they made my ears itch so are relegated to the kitchen drawer where tech goes to retire. The Elite Actives (Gen 1) don't budge BUT they do suffer from occlusion (you can hear a thump in your ears when you run) so I use them for CrossFit but not running. Because they are traditional tips the seal is better and I think the bass sounds better because of that. Again, massively subjective and also you could add a subwoofer and I would still want more bass. I don't have other headphones to provide an objective comparison. I now have the Gen 2 but not used enough to make any other observations. Re: refund - likely not for the update but if you buy direct and don't get on with them you can return within 30 days (so I have been told). One feature missing compared to Apple - a decent FindMy option for buds and case. Service: I have twice had issues (over the years) and both times support has been good and in two cases I have had a) replacement sent for bud fail and b) replacement set for firmware fail. HTH

For running, I would go with Jabra Elite 8 Active if you can find this. I have been using this one for my daily jogging for the past months and it has been superb in all aspects. The ANC is nice, sound quality is very crisp and clear, it lodged into your ear canal comfortably and definitely haven't fallen off my ear in all of my running session so far. It can withstand drop into the water, rough usage and all that. I would say the way Jabra branded this model as "The World's Toughest Earbuds" is not a joke at all. Not to mention, the battery life is a beast too. Worth it in my opinion!

I got the Jabra elite 8 active. They are guaranteed to be sweat resistant for at least 2 years. They sound great, are in ear which was a requirement for me and they have soft press buttons instead of touch so sweat doesn't mess with that either.

Everyone says shocks or bone conducting but personally I can't stand those. I have Jabra elite 8s, great sound, never fall out, and the hear through works great too. Have run 3 half's and 2 fulls, never have ran out of battery provided they are properly charged beforehand.

I have some Jabra elite 8 actives and they are specifically designed to not fall out, and they never have. I had problems before with this and found these and they work great.

same n i 100% agree. i also have Jabra Elite 8 Active, Pixel Buds Pro, Status Between 3ANC, Bowles & Wilkins, it's insane how much better the Epic Labs sound than ALL of those wit a bit of EQ tweaking. they definitely punch above their weight class

Jabra Elite Active 8 are insane. The hear through mode is unreal. I hear cars coming but it somehow blocks the wind noise. Madness. Sound quality is great too. Battery life is brilliant. I won mine in a competition but I’ll be buying a pair once these eventually die

I love my Jabra Elite Active 8 - they are fantastic

I’ve got Jabra Elite Active. Very very good in general, but perfect for trail running / all weather action.

Another vote for Jabra. I’ve been using the Elite Active 8 and they are the best headphones I’ve ever had in terms of durability and quality 🤙

Another vote for Jabra elite active 8. I’m also a heavy sweater, I usually give them a nice wipe down once a week and they are still going strong. The sound is quite nice as well 🤙

Jabra Active Elite 8. I SWEAT a lot and have never had them fall out. Used them on a 50k without having to recharge. Super comfy too, with ANC and hear-through mode

I will add that I’m on my second pair… but only because I left the first pair on my bumper after a run and found them the next day at the TH smashed like a pancake 😂

Jabra Elite 8 Active… but they no longer make them. Once this pair dies, I’ll dabble in the shokz 🤙

How much sense would it make to buy a pair of elites 8 active now? Is it counterintuitive since the company will no longer "exist"? What do you guys think?

You're toootally right, I ended up buying a pair with a half off deal. So far, all good.

+1. Have put so many miles on my jabras

I just got some Elite 8s Active on sale. I had previously gone with Bose, but I am such a fan of the earbuds. They're unique texture and great sound was definitely something I wish I would have gotten to experience earlier. I hope they eventually come back into the earbud scene with the new hype behind open earbuds. I will miss them.

Can attest to the jabra active 8’s for working out… Absolute beasts for running. Simply The best.

Ant go wrong with the jabra elite 8 active… simply brilliant

Both the Elite 8 and 10 received a software update that seemed to bump both up from average to very good.

They seem same. The complaints were they both were good for quiet calls since release but could not handle street noise, but this software patch went to both, and everyone says it so much easier to carry on conversations if you are walking to your car at the end of day with heavy street traffic.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/jabra-elite-8-active-review/ The Jabra 8 is solid with a good fit for many and solid ANC and ambient mode. Sony wf XM5 is good but is a bit heavy. Jabra released a software patch that helped with the microphone in public area. David does good reviews at CNET.com and their YouTube channel. If Google CNET best earbuds for travel a list pops up. He posts some good lists with links to a full review. Found the list https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-wireless-earbuds/

Have had Powerbeats Pro twice and they’ve been great - bar some connecting issues and the slow death of one earbud before the other. Now working with the Jabra Elite Active 8 (I think) and they’re excellent.

Love my Elite 8 actives

I use Jabra elite 8. I've had no problems with them. Good sound. They stay in. Water proof.

I have the Elite 8 Active. If you liked the 7 just upgrade to 8. I love them. Never any issues.

Jabra elite 8 active are the best for the gym in my opinion. Great fit, great sound, waterproof, durability

I have these also, really like the hear through and tactile buttons.

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

Two Jabra Elite 8 Actives failed on me back to back after a handful of months with minimal usage. Customer service is horrific to boot and will fight tooth and nail to avoid honouring their warranty. Stay away

Two elite 8 actives failed on me back to back. I would stay clear of the brand. They do stay in your ear when they're actually working though

Yes defective products definitely happen, but that's when the quality of customer support gets tested. Unfortunately Jabra's support is shockingly bad. They made it seem like they were doing me a favor by replacing my first defective piece that was dead on arrival. After the second one shorlty failed they threw their hands up and said a 32% discount is the best they can do for me. A 32% discount on another defective item? No thanks

This, I'd still recommend the 8 Elite Active too but they're almost impossible to get now.

I have the jabra elite 8 actives; their ‘hear through mode’ is pretty good where you can still hear your environment but still tune into whatever you’re listening to. Pretty decent ear fit (for me at least) and fairly sweat resistant. Only issue like you mentioned in your post is when you’re cruising anywhere above like 20mph you’ll get the wind sound effect.

I’ve got the Jabra Elite Active 8. They’re awesome and they can be used while swimming as well. However they are prone to falling out while doing HSPU or jumping (ie. DU). Not every time but it tends to happen.

+1 for Jabra. Tho I went for the Elite 8 Active gen 2. First pair of buds that actually stay in my ear. Everything else just falls out over time.

I always had trouble with earbuds falling out. Tried some JBL buds, gave them to gf. Next pair was Oneplus Buds Pro 2 and had to resell bc they kept falling out. Finally I bought the Jabra Elite 8 Active and these ones have been staying in really well bc of the shakegrip silicone sleeve.

These are the best earbuds I've ever owned. They stay in my ears at the gym no matter what I do when every other ear buds fall out!

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 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 didn’t like the Jabras for running because of the thumping sound of running seemed to amplify in them.

Brother if you want to go with earbuds for running and working out that offer a secure fit I’d recommend you the Jabras. They fit very securely without fatiguing your ear, has a great sound quality and good anc. Battery life is great too. I have the elite 8 actives for over a year now and have no issues as such. Ticks all the boxes.

I've got the Jabra elite 8 actives and they are awesome, fit so well and never move around or fall out when using them running, working, at the gym. The only con is the mic for phone calls is average as, and the noise cancelling in mine plays up as soon as the smallest amount of swear/dirt builds up in the ANC microphone.

Jabra Elite 8 Actives. Bought mine at the beginning of the year. I run with them, I work out with them, I take calls on them, I use them when gaming and on discord calls as well as VR. They have active noise canceling and passthrough. Battery life is great, and they are quite comfortable. Just make sure to clean the charging contacted every now and then.

I think I found a pair I am actually quite happy with: The sony wf-c700n. They are small, fit well and they stay in without any ear pain for at least 2 hours before I get ear fatigue (which is better than pain). Passive isolation is on par. ANC is very good in quiet environments, "meh" in noisy ones. When you aren't playing music voices are just muffled down but you can clearly hear them. Transparancy mode is fine for me. You hear some white noice in the background in a silent place, but that doesn't bother me much Sound quality: I am not the right person to judge this one. I am no audiophile and almost always use low volume settings. It sounds fine for me. A piano doesn't sound shrill, but has a rich and balanced tone. But depending on eq settings you also get a decent bass. What I like best is your lusic/video doesn't pause when you pull one earbud out. I am not a fan of that setting on most earbuds, but I'm propably the minority😂. If you look at online reviews (reddit, youtube, soundguys, rtngs...) they rank far from premium buds, look cheap (in comparison to top tier buds, they do, not gonna lie), haven't the greatest batterylife jaddajadda. But they work for me and I'm okay with that. I bought a pair at a really great price of 65 euros in my local electronic store. For some miracle reason I was also able to get my hands on a brand new jabra elite 8 active pair. In terms of comfort they are the GOAT. Still testing them out to compare these to the sony's. I will keep you updated.

I just use my running earbuds, Jabra active elite 8s. They stay in place well and if you wear gloves not mitts you can press the earbud through the helmet padding to pause/skip/change to hear through mode etc

Jabra elite 8 active! Keeps wind noise away and stays put. Also crazy long battery life.

This sucks so bad. I have never had any other earbuds fit and stay in my ears as well as the Jabra products. I currently keep an elite active 8 in my car for when I go places or jog and keep an Elite 10 to use around my house.

If you like a deep in-ear fit with a balanced sound profile, I’d recommend Jabra Elite 8 Active. For me, these and only these fit the best and are comfortable for long term use. The case and the buttons don’t feel too durable, but they do hold up well over normal day to day use.

Jabra Elite 8 Active. I love them. They never fall out, they have both noise canceling and hear-through functionality. The app also gives you a hearing test to ensure that the earbuds are customized to your hearing, which is awesome. They sound really good for earbuds, too.

Jabra elite 8 active. I really like them. They stay in, have pretty good sound quality, ANC, hear through, last long and you can rinse them with water.

Jabra Active 8 have worked well for me.

Which Jabras? What do you like better about the Technics? I have the Elite 8 Active Gen 2 and I'm pretty happy with them. I am curious about how the Technics compare though.

Technics az100 blew me away and I came from Beoplay h9 and jabra elite active 8 gen 2.

This explains why the engraving on my Elite 8 Active Gen 2 case has already worn off. Sue these jerks!

🙄 I never had an issue with my engraved products from Apple…so pretty sure that I’m not the issue, bucko. 

I had the same Jabras for two years until the right earbud stopped charging. I got the elite active 8s to replace them. I love them just as much as the 75 T. Both pairs have been the most comfortable earbuds I've ever worn so I'd be hesitant to try another higher-end set from another brand... but will have to eventually since Jabra has stopped making new earbuds. They do block a lot of noise even when the ANC is off, so if you need to be able to hear cars and you didn't like the hearthrough from Jabra, you may want to keep looking.

Ran my usual 4.5mi loop this morning. Definitely get the wind noise when using hearthrough. When I turned on wind noise reduction, the wind noise was cut in half. I would compare it to the low rumble when you're on a plane, but not nearly as loud. I switched back and forth a few times and without the wind noise reduction turned on, it sounded more like a wind tunnel. I turned that back on for the final mile and got used to it. Definiely could hear when a car was coming up on me from behind and if a car was idling in a driveway (it's still 40deg in the morning here... come on spring!) To clarify, I have the Elite Active 8 Gen 2. hope that helps.

The bowers and wilkins pi7 s2 and jabra elite 8 active gen 2 are the only ones I know of

Definitely! So I'd say in terms of durability and reliability, the jabra will win hands down. Owned them and they were great for what they were intended to do. They don't sound incredible, but they do sound good, and like you said, you've got nicer audio equipment elsewhere. The bowers and wilkins are going to be a gamble reliability wise, and good luck trying to get them to connect to the app, but if you do, you'll be rewarded by almost unparalleled audio quality that may make you think twice about sitting down with your expensive gear haha. The ip rating though is enticing, as you've said. They are relatively indestructible. The only unfortunate thing is, no one knows how long jabra will keep them updated, as they're leaving the earbud game.

If battery life is your primary concern, look no further than the master & dynamic mw09. Second to that, probably the jabra elite 8 active gen 2, all else kinda falls by the wayside in one or more categories

Whatever you choose - STAY AWAY from jabra latest products. I own a new pair of Elite 8 Active Gen 2 - except for the great fit inside the ear, it's a piece of shit of a product. My pair turned out to be defective and I noticed lots of posts lately having the same problem - don't waste you money on this so called premium product, what a disappointment.

Jabra 8 Active (I think there might be a V2). Used these for every marathon and haven’t failed me yet. Have active noise cancelling so I can use on flights and such, but have a hear through mode to be able to hear surroundings too

Elite 8 Active Gen 2 are great. I use them for everything.

Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2, pretty much what you get for Elite 10 but better fit for workouts due to the slight design difference from 10. I own both but 10s for home listen, 8 I use for commute/travel and workouts.

Technically the 10s. But what I keep saying is 8s can hold their own and imo have the better fit and the durability is stronger and Ip rating too so its more versatile.

8s are fine, 10s are stronger but 8s are fine and just full boost it if you want. 10s I turn down bass a little. 8s better for gym anyway as I would describe that 8s go deeper into the ear when 10s are halfway in but because are bigger, provide powerful sound and bass. But 8s are not lacking in anyway and do the job you need it to, boosting the bass with EQ will do it and with 10s, I had to turn them down. But got both for their different uses.

Jabra 8 Active are the best in the business

I definitely second this, linkbud fits have been the best I've found for call quality (in reference to the person on the other end actually hearing me). The jabra active elite 8 gen 2 were trash and the biggest letdown out of my vast search, and I mean vast search. Nothing about that particular earbud (JAE8G2) is good, other than the fact of how rugged it's "supposed to be." But everything else I read reviews on suggested they were fantastic in all apsects, and nothing could have been further from my experience, so that makes me doubt their actual ruggedness. I ran my tests for call quality in airports, on trams, trains, busy streets, noisy office environments and in the back of my facilities where we run large air compressors, impact tools, welders and there's always someone beating on something metal with something else made out of metal. The linkbud fits were the first pair of buds I came across where I didn't have to continuously repeat myself to my dedicated test subject, my wife. I've been intrigued about the huawei free bud pro 4's, but I've heard that you need a huawei phone to really take advantage of their earbuds, so thats held me off from trying them. However, they are on sale right now for 138, so I may just give em a go.

I have the Jabra elite 8 active Gen 2 and they do not fall out. I've run 10 miles in rain with them, all good. I didn't get ear hook headphones because I often wear glasses and didn't want two things over my ears. Edited to add they have a pass through noise setting, so you can hear bikes and cars, etc... also noise cancelling, which I use when I'm on the train or ferry (commuting).

Got the Elite Active 65t six years ago and they have about 90 minutes of consecutive use while connected to my Garmin watch while out for a run. I just purchased the Elite 8 Active Gen 2 for $179 on Amazon during prime day earlier this month. Hopefully, they last me another six years before I have to decide on a new brand.

I would suggest the Shokz mini, it sits better around the head. I am currently using the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2. I wanted full sweat proof and they are. Very happy with them.

I am thinking about giving the Elite Active 8 Gen 2 to my girlfriend and perhaps at times comparing them to my Sony Wf-1000xm5s. 24th June or July? Can you update me on the sound and how you like them in comparison to other headphones and or in ears? I am really curious.

My buddy has a pair of Denon Perl pros and loves them. He’s a true audiophile. Me not as much lol I own a pair of Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 and love them. Low profile. Sits comfortable in ear. And if you work out and don’t prefer the hook style earbuds. Then these are perfect

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 have Jabra 8 Active for running and have Sony xm5 for home use. I am a very sweaty, sub-8 minute marathon runner and have had no issues with fit, sound, or degradation over time. Sony xm5 have foam ear tips which I imagine would get nasty and break from repeated moisture exposure. Really hoping to find a solid Jabra replacement now that they are discontinued.

Sigh, just lost my old earbuds and was planning to get the elite active 8 gen 2 or the elite 10 gen 2. Now I’m dubious at best. I expect 3 year warranty for products I purchase (living in sweden), seems I’ll at most get 2 year decent support and updates will likely be sporadic at best. Maybe better to try finding another brand. I’ve tried some other ones, airpods sit really bad and are uncomfortable. Sony sit decently comfortable but get pushed out easily, when smiling, talking or moving, especially once you get warm/sweaty. Jabra sit really nicely and comfortably and don’t slip out. Therefore they’re worth far more to me and audio quality is better due to a nice fit. I’ll have to consider things carefully. These earbuds aren’t cheap, I can get into the premium earbud category for every brand for this money. Wish it was easier to test a lot of different brands.

Jabra elite 8 active gen 2 are the best allround earbuds without any obvious flaws

Interesting, I tried the Jabra elite active 8 gen 2 and Nothing ear 2024 and returned the latter as to me the jabra was better in every way, including sound quality. The main issue for me though was that the nothing made my voice sound robotic via the mic and I rely on good call quality

You could just get Sony XM5 or Sony linkbuds fit with speak-to-chat or Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro with easy chat that will automatically pause the music if you start talking. Jabra elite 8 active gen 2 doesn’t have that feature but if you can still find them they are awesome allround buds with physical buttons.

I agree, 8 active gen 2 are awesome

The sound isn’t the best there is but it’s really good and they have no real weak spots, can’t find any other ones without at least one obvious flaw.

I went with the 8 active gen 2 and they are amazing, beats my old 75t active on every single way. Superior sound including richer bass, better ANC and transparency and call quality is better by a mile - I took a call walking next to a busy road in windy conditions and the other party didn’t even hear I was outside. Only thing I prefer from my 75t active’s is the slightly better fit, but that might just be out of habit as I’m still getting used to the slightly different fit with the 8’s. Best allround earbuds on the market today still.

As long as they fit your ears they are really great earbuds

My Jabra earbuds ( 75t active and active 8)stay in place no matter what. Rarely I need to give them a slight nudge back in but they will 'ever fall out even if I don't.

Like the jabra active elite?? That’s what I use, never noticed this, I’m assuming just with hear through on? Cause no way u can hear footsteps with anc on… I’m goin out in a couple hours, gonna try and take more notice

Ya not sure I went for a run tonight and tried listening for it but I don’t get this issue with mine, wind noise is real though..

For me, it is Jabra, unfortunately! I recently lost my Jabra Active 8 and found on the Jabra site that you can order replacement buds from the accessories tab, they only had the newer version but I found out they work with my older charging case, you might get lucky as well, just double check that the newer earbuds can be charged in your case (assuming your case is still fine?)

I can testify . I had the jabra 65t active in 2018. Got 75t active in 2020. Only upgraded because of the smaller form factor. Going to upgrade to the 8 active this year 2024 because I’m hearing Jabra is exiting. They are the best wireless ear buds for performance and budget.

I own the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 and they sound great, are comfortable, have good noise isolation and stay stable. They're the first earbuds that don't work their way out my ears. Other headphones you might want to look at: - Treblab Z7 Pro - beats Studio Pro - JBL Tune 770NC - Razer Opus - Bose QuietComfort Ultra

This sucks, the Active 8 was one of the only earbuds to have enough onboard battery to last all night.

It is so sad that Jabra is killing their Earbud line. I've had several iterations over the years and loved them all. I have the Elite Active 8 Gen 2 now and hey are indeed fantastic. I use the line in when flying and occasionally to connect to my employer's PC. RIP Jabra Buds...

Jabra is your brand but get it quick as they are leaving the market for consumer products.

It's a physical button but you can't see it. Works a charm.

Jabra active 8s are awesome if you want something that sounds great and will stay in your ears when you exercise. I'm sure the newer galaxy buds are really good too, but the jabras are 100x better sound quality than my original galaxy buds.

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

I’ve had the Bose sports, aftershokz, and Jabra. My favorite is just the AirPod Pros.

You can snag the jabras 10 if you're commuting and care about talking, 8 if you're active. They say they are discontinuing their earbuds line but 1. It'll be back 2. I still have every set I've ever owned and haven't had any issues. If you get 2 years out of them at 169 that about .25 cents per day. Great deal for great use but they'll last longer.

I have the Jabra elite 8 and the wind noise is terrible. I love them though, I never really need to use the hearthrough function.

I've been looking into a buds option. I have the steelseries 7p. And own some jabra elite 8 active, and love them for comfort and sound quality. While researching found out jabra bought arctis in 2021 and there the similarity of designs. Read some reviews that on ps5 the audio is low. Has this been fixed, or not had the issue at all?

I really like the Jabra Elite 8s and then the constant noise started in the left ear that can’t be fixed and in just over a year they won’t replace them (Aust warranty). So I wouldn’t recommend them.

I got the elite active 8 recently and use them for nearly all my runs and find them great! Sit well but everyone’s ears are different of course, they come with three choices of buds.

Ah, unfortunately they have clicky buttons. They actuate but very slightly. Unfortunately I have to wear PPE at my job and the buttons are a must to be able to control anything I'm listening to. It looks like their Elite 8 Active don't have clicky buttons though! Edit: I looked at their product page where there is an interactive 3D view of the Elite Active 8 and can confirm that I do not see any buttons. Probably helps them be waterproof.

I’d be giving a stronger look at the Jabras unfortunately there will likely be a point in the life of any given eartip where you’ll be thinking about the chance of the Sony bud falling out. That’s ok for me as a gym user or when bouldering but for a runner I’d feel like it would get annoying. Realistically sound quality means nothing if they can’t stay in your ears whist you’re using them so you should be prioritising a strong fit that requires minimal readjustment in the middle of a run. Also the Jabras appear to be sweatproof too.

I have some Jabra’s Elite’s and the thump is horrible. Useless for running.

Wait wut… I just got my mother and I new pairs of elite 8 and elite 8 gen 2

Their quality is good but I wish I’d gotten AirPods. Jabari’s don’t listen for hey siri And I use AI and Siri all the time

I’m running it this year and plan to use my jabra elite 8’s. I have jabra 75t’s too and they’ve held up for every race. They have hear thru and I enjoy the fit in my ear. I plan to run with a belt or vest so may bring the case for the first time if I’m at all worried about battery life, but I’ve never had them die so far during long runs.

Jabra makes awesome Bluetooth earbuds and they're getting out of the consumer products game. (They're bread and butter is telecom stuff) I have the Jabra elite 8s and they're awesome.

Elite 8s are awesome. I bought xm5s first but the fit was too brutal so returned them and got the jabras which fit like a glove

I've been a big fan of Jabra and always, wrongly, believed that the AirPods could never match the Elite's or the Sony XM. My last Jabra purchase was the Elite 8, which I now only use as a backup. I was shocked at the quality of the AirPods and the fact that they fitted my ears like a glove. I don't think you'll find much better for the price I've only had the opportunity to test the Sony's once, and I'd say stick to the AirPods

Love my AirPods Pro 2, but cannot recommend them for gym. They sound great, noise cancelling is top tier, they are really comfortable. But they fall out very easily with vigorous movement. Unless you buy silicone wing tips for them, they shake loose very easily. I would recommend Jabra Elite 8 active. Never budge from your ears, totally sweatproof, sound good with great bass. ANC not as good as APP2 though

Jabra Elite - I went through so many headphones that fell out, I honestly thought my ears were the wrong shape. These were recommended on here and they are amazing.

I've been running with the Jabra elite for the last year and a bit, sound quality and battery life are both good.

The best earbuds for working out have silicone tips. The ones without Ala airpods and galaxy buds 3 are not great at all. I use Bose QC Ultra AND Galaxy Buds3 Pro for the gym. Both are comfy and pretty secure. The Bose are better for ANC. Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 actives are also very good. Sennheiser Momentum Sport are fairly new and have the added advantage of little wingtips. They also come with a heart rate sensor built in. All the above do have silicone tips though. So without silicone tips u could something like Shokz or Bose Open buds (forget the exact name). Neither will have ANC and wont block out the rubbish background music that most gyms tend to blast out.

I love my Jabra Elite 8 Activea. Also, my Jabra 65t works great too.

I have the Jabra elite 8s. Got them for running. These things do not come out of my ears unless I pull them out. And they’re waterproof. I’m happy with them. The sound isn’t PERFECT but if you want something for running I would say these

They don’t work for me. The bud itself is too big. The elite 8s work perfect for my small ears.

I use Jabra Active. They're being phased out, so you might be able to get them cheaply. I use both in-ear and active noise cancelation, but they do have hear-through function

They don’t sound or even feel open. I think it’s just the bass vent. They’re very comfortable.. they just need better EQ options. I have basically everything, and nowadays I use Airpods 4 ANC (comfort is insane) and Pro 2’s (gym). Oh and Sony Inzone Buds for gaming. The Jabra 8 seem okay, but I find that stem design is too deep.

Shockz are popular but I hated mine. Rubbed my ear sore when I wore sunglasses. Sound quality was meh to me. It's good enough but lacks the bass I wanted. Currently using beats fit pro. Has worked just fine for me and I only run with one in at a time. Used several Jabra before and never had an issue with those till the battery would go

I have Jabras Elite 8 and honestly forget when I have them on. Consider buying something like that. With other earbuds it was a lot different

You’re in a Bose sub so will get Bose recommendations. Are you just looking for sports earbuds or everyday earbuds to use with sports? The phone you have will can also change the recommendations. The Beats Fit Pro are good sports earbuds, but their ANC is lacking and I wasn’t a fan of their audio quality. Bose doesn’t offer a pair of sports earbuds anymore. Just the QC series with the QC earbuds II, QC Ultra earbuds, and their QC open earbuds (whatever they’re called). You’ll get stellar ANC and good audio quality with either the QC earbuds II or Ultra along with sweat resistance and a stable fit. Sony has the LinkBuds S with ok ANC but good sound quality, their fit seems fine for most people though they don’t have a stability fin. There’s also the WF-1000XM5 with ANC second only to Bose and, in my opinion, even better sound quality but their fit is even more divisive. Jabra makes a slew of earbuds with good sound quality and average ANC, especially the Elite 8 series made for exercising. There are others as well. It all depends on your phone, what you want out of them, and how you prioritize ANC.

Everyone's ears are different but I hear a significant difference between the air pro 4's and my AZ100 and my Jabra Elite 8. Closer to my Sennheiser Momentum TW 4, but still the soundstage and clarity of all those is at least a step above the earfuns. I've tried tuning the Earfuns, but they're considerably harsher, sibilant in the highs, and kind of compressed from 1k through about 5k. But that's just me.

I tried Jabra 8, Jabra 10, Sennheiser Momentum 4, Pixel Buds Pro 2 Kept the Pixel Buds Pro 2 Best mix of fit, battery life, ANC Found the Jabra comfy .. ANV good on the 8 but audio quality noticeably dipped when it was on. ANC was bad on the 10 for me. Worse than the 8. Momentum 4 has good ANC. Probably around the same as Buds Pro 2, maybe even better. But they were a bit bulky and prolonged use hurt my ears. Also the case is big, like twice as thick as the others. Annoying to carry around. Buds Pro 2 comfiest, still sound good, ANC good, small case with tracking and speaker etc. Got them for £150 on eBay. Happy with that .. Momentum sound better, but not leagues better for my use.

Get the 8 instead, should fit better than the 10 in small ears.

It's person dependant, I used to run with those exact buds with no issues but bought Shokz after I got my daiths pierced. Gave the jabras to my Dad and he has the thumping problem in one ear

I have these headphones and I absolutely love them, but the company is exiting the consumer product side of things. They dropped a new generation of the Elite 8's and then Jabra's parent company announced that they are peacing out to focus on the commercial/business side of things. I am sad about it!

I’ve been using the elite 8s for about 8 months. Only problem I had was the right ear bud stopped working randomly after first 5 months but Jabra was quick to send me a brand new pair, and they’ve been great. The left one on my old pair still works and I use it lots too

Jabra elite 8 are pretty fabulous. Got them during a black Friday sale last year, highly recommend.

I have the elite active 8 and zero complaints! Had them for almost a year now.

Maybe hot take bc I’ve never found any other bad reviews about them: I bought the elite 8 active and they are fucking terrible  1. The pass thru audio is absolutely garbage, all you can hear is WHHRRHRHRHRHRHRHRHRHRPPSSHSHSBSHSHSHSHHSHSHSHBS from the wind noise, it’s like driving 80mph with the windows down. The pass thru is also just bad and garbled in general, even when sitting and listening. It amplifies weird sounds and doesn’t amplify enough other sounds. Totally terrible  2. Build quality is meh. They feel cheap and plasticky. The case as well  3. Can’t comment on durability or water proof as I’m returning them  They cost way way way too much for how bad the noise cancelling is. I would expect the quality from like $80 Ali express crap This is coming from someone who is dissatisfied with AirPods and trying to find something new 

The Jabra Elites 8 is pretty good

I run about 60 miles a week and have been for several years now, I have went through no less than 30 pair of earbuds in my time running. Shokz are for sure the best, I like the pair that are 2 separate earbuds that wrap around the back of your ear. Outside of Shokz, Jabra would be my second choice.

My Jabra Elite 8 left earbud quit working on me a couple months back and Jabra replaced them (under warranty) with the Gen 2 version. I think the new version is better handling wind noise. But I can’t saw 100% as I usually don’t use the near-through function. The Jabras are the ones that stay in my ear the best.

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

Originally I started with an over the ear one decades ago. Fast forward to a decade or so ago got the 75t, in particular because of the hear through. They actually tuned for each ear separately with a tone hearing test per ear. Forward to now, bought the Elite 8 and they are worth crap. Just a mini eating check to tune them. No longer per ear. Of course fell for the engraving so stuck with crap hear through. Batter life is good but that's about all. If you have 75t, keep them.

I have owned Jabra earbuds for like the last 5 years when they had the Elite 75t. I’ve owned those and the Elite Active 75t both They were both amazing but the Active 75t were the best earbuds I’ve ever owned hands down. I tried the Elite 8 and holy hell what a POS compared to the 75t. They’re becoming Apple by trying to make pretty colors and “adding technology” to make them “sound better”. Adding technology in this case means skimping out on driver size and build material quality. They also have practically no bass... so underwhelming. I really wish whoever decided to come in and make the changes would just stop. Oh yea, the fit sucks too especially after you even slightly break a sweat.

Jabra Elite 8 active version. I run (pavement and trail) and oly lift with these. Never had an issue with them coming out. They nearly always feel locked in too. The active noise cancelling is nice as well, but sometimes the higher frequencies will sneak through. For example, taking a collar off of the bar very quickly. They're also water proof.

I have the Elite 8's (not Gen 2) and it can be turned off. It has an option on the app for the low battery warning to be voice, tone or "off". I can get 8 hours with ANC only- but the ANC is not that great. I have a loud aircon that vibrates through the walls and its still faintly audible with ANC only. However, with a low volume audio track it disappears completely- but battery life is reduced.

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.

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

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. 

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.