Jabra - Elite 8 Active
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"They're pretty water resistant, I've (accidentally) sent them through the wash in my pants pocket and they still work just fine."
"I work outdoors, my earbuds get sweaty and dusty almost everyday. I loved the Jabra 8, they were the best earbuds by far that i have ever owned!"
"especially fits very well (I swear you could do backflip or swimming in these and they still stick!)"
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"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."
"I love the sound (I'm a musician)"
"the soundstage and clarity of all those is at least a step above the earfuns."
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"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."
"For me the ANC and fit was much better on the jabras. ... I just work in a noisy environment with my earbuds in basically all day and the jabras were perfect for me."
"the noise canceling and the volume more than adequate for my needs. ... run outdoors and work in a busy office"
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"Used them on a 50k without having to recharge."
"I chose my headphones based on battery life. ... Once I had a marathon go wrong and my headphones died at 3.5 hours and I limped to a 5 hour walking finish. Damn, even a touch of music might have helped the struggle."
"love the jabra elite 8 active ear buds for extended use. Great battery life"
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"especially fits very well (I swear you could do backflip or swimming in these and they still stick!)"
"Absolutely agree! ... I don’t even have problems doing double unders with them"
"stay put ... stayed in my ear then entire bumpy ride ... Easily stays in place for anything Crossfit."
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"I've killed too many of them with sweat ... it'd be cool if they didn't break instead."
"reliability was always pretty bad ... they wouldn't last more than 12-18 months at ost."
"I just bought the Elite 8 Active a month ago, and now there’s no sound in the right ear. ... Clean like new, but still no sound from the right ear. ... I’m planning to send it back to the distributor to apply for warranty and hope they can give me a proper replacement."
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"I have some Jabra ’s Elite’s and the thump is horrible. ... Useless for running."
"I didn’t like the Jabras for running because of the thumping sound of running seemed to amplify in them."
"Oh I actually have had this in hear through."
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"the wind noise is terrible."
"Only issue like you mentioned in your post is when you’re cruising anywhere above like 20mph you’ll get the wind sound effect."
"wind noise is real though.."
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"Two elite 8 actives failed on me back to back. ... Two Jabra Elite 8 Actives failed on me back to back after a handful of months with minimal usage. ... my first defective piece that was dead on arrival. ... After the second one shorlty failed"
"Customer service is horrific to boot and will fight tooth and nail to avoid honouring their warranty. ... 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"
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"it's insane how much better the Epic Labs sound than ALL of those wit a bit of EQ tweaking."
ENGR_ED 0.3I mean the elite 8 and elite 8 Gen 2 are practically the same so in my book that makes them no 2 and now I feel this list has more credibility😂
Honestly what's more telling IMO is the number of Jabra products on this list and yet sadly they're dropping out of the consumer earbud market. Planning on running elite 8s into the ground. Hopefully they maintain their enterprise line so when these give out I have an option.
9enial 0.2For 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!)
AccurateHearing3523 0.2I use Pixel Buds Pro 2 in the gym for the noise cancelling and use Jabra Elite Active 8 for running because they come lose
sorry, they don't come lose
AdAdorable927 0.2Daily-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
afficone 0.2I got the jabra elite 8 active recently and they're amazing. They're like 220 bucks, but you can wait till Black friday for a discount
Alarming_Cricket_458 0.2Just lost my right earbuds today and they dont sell replacements for 8 active...
AndroidCat06 0.2Jabra Elite 8 Active. Their ANC is the best I've tried so far, they're very durable. I sweat a lot when I run indoors and actually damaged a couple of Jabra 4's before because of how wet they got. The 8 so far is serving me very well. Small and snug as I don't like earbuds with stems or over-ear loops, and they stay intact in my ear unless I am doing many jump ropes or box jumps.
Appropriate_Ly 0.2I have the Jabra elite 8 and the wind noise is terrible. I love them though, I never really need to use the hearthrough function.
Jabra Elite 8 Active. Does the job, lasts for ages, never had issues with it slipping out. My ears are relatively small though
BENSON020424697 0.2I just bought the Elite 8 Active a month ago, and now there’s no sound in the right ear. What do think?
Clean like new, but still no sound from the right ear.
"I didn't see any tiny little hole. I’m planning to send it back to the distributor to apply for warranty and hope they can give me a proper replacement.
Better_Echidna_4193 0.2I 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.
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