Jabra - Elite 8 Active

I recently switched from Airpods Pro 2 to Anker X20 for workout and found how convenient hooks for exercising. Transparency mode is mediocre comparing to Apple, call quality on par, sound quality- for me is enough for gym. I would add Jabra 8 active in your list, 1st gen still nice and you can find them on sale.

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😂

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.

The hear through kind of sucks when running though. Lot of wind noise and I personally still feel isolated from the outside world in a way that isn’t quite safe. Love my Jabra elites for the gym though

The thump is with anything that sits in your ear canal. I love my Jabra elites for the gym because of good sound and noise cancelling but hate them for running. Gonna get some Shokz just for long runs because of it and also because even with hear through mode I feel cut off from my surroundings with ear buds

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!)

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 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

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 highly recommend the Jabra Elite 8 Active. I've had them since launch and they've been rock solid. Highly sweat and water resistant and has survived a variety of drops and other typical day-to-day abuse and still look new. Sound quality is excellent imo. I don't go to the gym but run outdoors and work in a busy office and the noise canceling and the volume more than adequate for my needs. Mics are pretty good too for phone calls and meetings making them great all around ear buds.

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 👌

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'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.

Not the same as the Active 8s as not particularly suitable for running or other fitness activities. Jabra are absolute idiots for exiting a section of the market they absolutely dominated.

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.

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.

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

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

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

I would say just get the regular Elite 8 active or Elite 10 Gen 1, since the only real difference between the 2 was the case transmission. If you want the case transmission, then I would highly recommend the LG Tone Free TF8's. The ANC and transparency isnt as good as the Jabra's, but you can find them for about 2\\3's cheaper, so I would say it's worth it to get them.

I was searching similarly here were my considerations : Shokz- open ear bone conduction- however the cheaper ones are proprietary charger. Only the top end is USB C. Can consider if it doesn't bother you Edit: I searched their website and they having promotion now :) Anything from creative is affordable but for me they usually only last up to a year then something goes wrong. Great on a budget though for $100 I think you can get other better bands . I also used Outlier but spoilt easily I used Jabra Active 7 and 8, loved them cos they fit me well but now discontinued :( For all true wireless in-ear earbuds, I don't believe in suggesting any particular brand because all our ears are different. I would say swing by Stereo at Plaza Sing. They recommend and allow you to try different earbuds so you can find that perfect fit. Their pricing is acceptable, can compare with Shopee official brand stores. The salesperson straight up asked me what my budget was before anything. I bought my current earphones there quite satisfied

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

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 heard the Google Pixel Buds Pro2 were very good with NC and especially for noisy environments where you use them for Teams or Zoom meetings. I had Jabra Elite 8 Active and also the Elite 10. Sound quality were about the same , in fact I actually thought the Elite 8 had better bass. I got the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 on sale as an open box version. They are very good. Noise cancelling is for busy rooms is much better. Sound quality for music is on par, though the controls are better in my opinion. Find a pair at BestBuy for their open box or refurbished version and you won't regret it. It's too bad Jabra is getting out of the earbuds business, but they didn't improve their NC for busy rooms and that was their biggest issue in my opinion.

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.

This is the answer. If you can get 75ts on ebay go for them! Miss mine so much after four years of heavy use (and were bought second hand anyway) they finally stopped holding a charge.

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

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

Just bought some Friday. Most likely returning them. Call quality is garbage. Pretty much useless for a call. Sound is so quiet/ muffled on them during a call that I can barely hear them. Checked all volume settings and nothing can bring the volume up. Playing music on them is great though. Noise cancellation is the best I have tried so far. Wish I could buy the Jabra elite 8 active earbuds again.

Jabra 8 Active are the best in the business

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.

Have my 65T Active since 2021 they are working okay but starting to see and experience battery charging issues. Had the Elite 8 Active for a week and returned them because they just keep falling off my ears during intense HIIT workouts. Jabra for me is okay when not working out and they stay on but during workouts like on the treadmill I have to constantly readjust them. Annoying. I also have the jaybird Vistas and they work amazing. Had it the same time I purchased the 65T in 2021 and they are still working perfectly.

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.

I have the elite 8, I highly recommend

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

I have these and also came from jabra elite 8 active. For me the ANC and fit was much better on the jabras. I've tried all the different tips and even tried to stretch the ones from my jabras over the JBLs and while I can get a decent seal, it's nowhere near as good as the ones I had on the jabras. Just my anecdotal experience, though. The JBLs definitely have better sound quality and features otherwise, I just work in a noisy environment with my earbuds in basically all day and the jabras were perfect for me.

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

Jabra Elite 8 active, imo there are no better sports earbuds.

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 🤙

I run a lot and tested a bunch. For a mix of workouts and daily use, I'd go with the Sony WF-1000XM5 — comfy, great sound, solid ANC, and they stay in place. Jabra Elite 8 Active is also a great pick for sports — super secure fit and durable. Denon PerL Pro has insane sound quality but they're a bit bulkier. Nothing Ear 2 is nice but not ideal for intense movement.

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

+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.

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

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

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.

My Elite Active 8s got destroyed and I was heartbroken. They were the best ear buds I ever had. I replaced the with JBL reflect Aero. Only had them a few days, but so far they do almost everything I want and I have a similar use case as you (though maybe slightly more music use)

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.

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

Love my Elite 8 actives

What is the warranty like on the Jabra Evolve2 buds? They have a price tag of $364 that is double of what the Jabra 8. I am not opposed to them but for that price i want to make sure they are going to last. 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!

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.

AirPods didn’t work for me because they’re not ideal earbuds for workouts, so I flipped the script: I travel with high-end workout headphones (Jabra Elite 8 Active) which not only work great for the gym, but also casual use and transit. The gen2 model can connect to non-Bluetooth in-flight entertainment for a neat party trick. While the ANC of AirPods Pro is hard to beat, I realized that “good” ANC is truly sufficient a majority of the time and not worth obsessing over. Downside is that Jabra is pulling out of the consumer headphone market, but this headphone is still worth a buy for a few years.

Yep! I sold them. The Jabra have IP68 rating (can survive submersion), a grippy texture and 810H certification (military grade extreme conditions). This is clearly overkill, but it makes for earbuds that can survive pretty much anything. And that’s valuable for a nomad.

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.

Technics AZ-100 > AZ-80 \>B&W Pi8 recommended I haven't owned the Pi8, but I've listened to lots of audio samples. My favorite reviewers claim that on audio quality, the Pi8 is the top of the heap, but they're TRULY AWFUL on everything else, especially their mic pickup. Similarly, the PerL Pros have great sound, but they're uncomfortable, the app is hard to navigate, ANC is mid at best, and they're hard to get in and out of the case. So those are two buds with grteat sound, but bad "everything else." (The Denons get the nod because they are often really cheap on Amazon. They're back up to $200, but I bet they're going to go on sale for Prime Day. Even through I returned them before, I might snag a pair if they're $125 or less.) \>top-tier ANC That goes to the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra (2?). \>Are premium options worth it?  I mean, it depends. I can hear a significant increase in quality between my AZ-100s and everything else I own. I'll put in a pair of budget buds, like the Baseus BP1 Pros, and think, "oh, this sounds pretty good." Then I'll listen on my AZ-100s and I'll think "*that* sounds good." Less harshness in the trebles (regardless of EQ), more clarity, better instrument separation, bass presence without booming or bleeding... But if you've never heard top-ear TWS earbuds, and you listened to $100 pair like the EarFun Air Pros, or the Liberty 4 Pro, or even something like the Nothing Ear (a) or Nothing Ear (2024) or one of the CMF Buds lineup, you'd probably thing they're amazing. Law of diminishing returns certainly applies. You have to pay exponentially more for small improvements. \>Share your top picks Of the buds I've tried, my favorites are the Az-100s. They're warm, and not harsh, but still have clarity. They're not the best ANC (I've not tried Bose, but they're the undisputed king there, and I think my EarFun Air Pro ANC is just about as good for 1/3 the price), or the very best microphone (they have this AI tech which makes your voice easy to be heard but can sometimes get a little distorted), or the best app (that goes to Nothing), or the best controls (again, nothing's squeeze controls), but they're the best package of everything. And I just love the sound signature, especially for the music I listen to (jazz/fusion, indie rock, pop, classic rock, classical, some electronic/"focus" stuff.) My No. 2 buds are the Jabra Elite 8 active. Indestructible (I think you can shower with them!) , physical buttons, SUPER comfy, great for exercise, just-fine sound quality, AND you can hook their case up to a non-Bluetooth source as a transmitter (great for flying on airplanes!) Nothing (2024) are good for how customizable they are. If their sound quality was just a little bit better they'd rival the AZ-100s. Denon PerL Pro have a beautiful soundstage. I just wish they were better at everything else. Technics Momentum Wireless 4 are... fine. They're not as comfy, and they're too harsh for me. People rave about the EarFun Air Pro 4s, but frankly I just don't like their sound very much. Good features in a good price.

DPP have great sound, but not much else going for them (ANC, app, comfort, mic). Definitely wouldn't recommend for all-day wear for meetings and the like (they're way too uncomfortable for me), but they will probably go on sale for $129, maybe even lower. At those prices, they're hard to beat purely for sound quality. I love my AZ100s, but note that they're not for everyone. They're a more mellow, mids and lows focused sound b/c of the liquid whatever drivers. I sometimes use the word "analog" to describe their feel. Now, I think there's still plenty of clarity in the mids and highs, and I love the sound (especially when I'm listening to jazz) but if you're looking for buds that feature clarity and sparkle up to the point of sibilance, the AZ100s are not for you. I think their mic is great, but some report that the AI used to isolate your voice can make it turn a little robot-y. ANC is very good, not great, and they're comfy for me. The really nice thing is that they have 3-point multipoint paring, so you can pair to your computer AND your phone AND your tablet and the sound will just switch between each. That's really nice for taking meetings on your computer and listening to music elsewhere. I own the Sennheiser Momentum TW4's, and everything about them is just "meh" for high-end buds. They're OK comfortable, OK app, OK sound (much more high punch), but some people really like them. In my cart are the JBL Tour Pro 3 and the JLabs Epic Labs, which have both gotten some pretty good play here. Also in my cart are the CMF Buds Pro 2, if they go below $50 (I kinda want to try the click wheel) and the Creative Aurvana Ace 2, because I want to try the xMEMS drivers (They're down to $75, which is almost low enough for me to try. If they go down to, say, $65, I'm definitely going for it). [https://www.soundguys.com/creative-aurvana-ace-2-review-108668/](https://www.soundguys.com/creative-aurvana-ace-2-review-108668/) Sorry that I can't really help for sport earbuds. I have a pair of Jabra Elite 8 that are just downright awesome -- click buttons, basically indestructible, amazingly comfortable--but they're discontinued. I've only tried one clippy earbud -- the SoundPeats Pearl Clip -- and, I dunno, they're fine I guess? That style is not for me. The Baseus BP1s are pretty damn good. Super bassy but still OK clarity, adaptive ANC, IP55, and comfy for me, and best of all, less than $30. I don't know how they'll stand up to sweat or if they'll fall out, but they're light enough, at least for 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.

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

I went down this path and believe what you are looking for is the Jabra elite 8 active. Jabra is out of the game so buy them while you can

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 also, really like the hear through and tactile buttons.

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.

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.

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

The Jabra Elites 8 is pretty good

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 lost one of my Jabra Elite 8s last week :( Replaced with Sony WF1000XM5 and like them so far. The slightly lower IPX rating rating means my torrents of sweat will ruin them in 9-12 months like everything else before my Jabras :(

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

Elite 8 Actives here for the last year. I love the sound (I'm a musician) and the fit and ANC is great. Plus I can connect to multiple devices and they stay in at the gym.

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

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.

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 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 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 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.

The Jabras are my favorite ear buds I’ve ever had.

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

Jabra active have been really good for me.

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 sweat profusely and killed every set of “water resistant” earbuds I got until my wife (then girlfriend) purchased me a set of jabra active 2. They have worked for nearly 3 years now with no issues or discomfort.

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 

Jabra elite actives are awesome!

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

I love my Jabra elite actives. Also if you like music with heavy bass these absolutely rip. Also they’ve never fallen out of my ears while being active - they actually turn off when they’re almost accidentally wiggled loose after a long intense training sesh. Highly recommend these!

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 :(

I had a pair of Jabra Elite Active’s, but one day I lost a bud while running.. After that I opted for the Soundcore X20’s. They work great for running.

I struggle with the same. I have tried ear plugs under ANC headphones, but even the most blocking plugs (35 dB is the highest I have found here), and an expensive headphone, do not block all sound (not even my coworkers laughing and discussing). My best solution so far has been ANC earbuds under ANC headphones.. So double ANC.. I have Jabra Active Elite earbuds, and Sony quite-expensive-something headset. Even this do not give complete silence in the open office plan, but it's quite close to it. In-ear ANC plugs do a lot more for me than ANC over-the-ear headphones. The headphones alone hardly helps at all..

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

Jabra elite active. They have noise canceling and hear through.

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.

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

Agreed, I love mine. They have physical buttons instead of "touch" buttons - so important.

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 love the Jabra elite actives, but sadly they were discontinued

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

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 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.

Agree with that I had to get my Elite replaced 3 times within warranty period and I always get complaints from people I call that the call is extremely noisy (usually doing house chores and stuff...) which led me to this post haha