Jabra - Elite 8 Active
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Last updated: Dec 2, 2025 Scoring
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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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8
"loved them cos they fit me well"
"never fall out"
"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."
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3
"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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"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!"
"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."
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3
"Have run 3 half's and 2 fulls, never have ran out of battery provided they are properly charged beforehand."
"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."
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"I had to get my Elite replaced 3 times within warranty period"
"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."
"I've killed too many of them with sweat ... it'd be cool if they didn't break instead."
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"poor codec support is a dealbreaker if you have Android ... They sound like garbage with the older codecs. ... For example the Jabra Elite 8 Active supports SBC codec on Android phones, and it sounds like absolute dog trash. ... Sounds like listening to a 64-128 MP3 you downloaded on limewire 15 years ago."
"it's insane how much better the Epic Labs sound than ALL of those wit a bit of EQ tweaking."
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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"
"I had to get my Elite replaced 3 times within warranty period"
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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."
I 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😂
r/Earbuds • I analyzed Reddit for the 20 most recommended wireless earbuds in the past year ->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.
r/Earbuds • I analyzed Reddit for the 20 most recommended wireless earbuds in the past year ->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!)
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Best Wireless Headphones for Working Out – Any Recommendations? ->I’ve had the Bose sports, aftershokz, and Jabra. My favorite is just the AirPod Pros.
r/XXRunning • To runners, what are the best headphones for running you've tried or heard of so far? ->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.
r/Earbuds • Any good wireless earbuds on a budget? Sick of Raycon ->I use Pixel Buds Pro 2 in the gym for the noise cancelling and use Jabra Elite Active 8 for running because they come lose
r/pixel_phones • Favorite earbuds or headphones for Pixel users? ->sorry, they don't come lose
r/pixel_phones • Favorite earbuds or headphones for Pixel users? ->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
r/Earbuds • What’s everyone’s daily driver true wireless earbuds ->Jabra 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.
r/Earbuds • What earbuds do you use for working out? ->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.
r/running • It's time for new earphones, please help with recommendations ->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?
r/steelseries • Got my Arctis Gamebuds yesterday. They have made a fantastic first impression and could very well be my favorite gaming headset. ->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.
r/Earbuds • Best Earbuds to consider? Mostly for gym. ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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