Jabra - Elite 8 Active Gen 2

I have had Gen 1 & 2 Apple AirPods Pro and Gen 1 & 2 Bose quiet comfort earbuds. The apples had lots going for them but with no eq and having to constantly re-twist them into my ears every 15-30 minutes they became a no and both were eventually returned. There were other iPhone specific bonuses but they won’t assist you. the gen 1 bose had the best fit of all these. very comfortable and secure. anc on both bose models was really good and the sound quality was top notch. but they had terrible bt connectivity with my iphone. had to often forget and reconnect. mich too often for buds in that price range. had to call bose about this way too often. so i've had these elite 8 gen 2 for about 2 weeks. Happy overall after upping the tip size. So i’d recommend you try the $175-300 level Sony, Samsung, and Google buds in that order. With Black Friday deals here or soon, hopefully you’ll find some goods options. Def try getting them from a Costco or Sam’s due to their generous return policies. Good luck!

Soooo you kinda asking for the ultimate hybrid. And they just don't exist. However at the price point you going for you have great options. First if you want in eco system, galaxy buds pro 3 and the easy choice. If you want best sound Sony WF1000XM5 is definitely for audiophiles. If you want something for the gym with good sound, jabra elite8 active gen 2 is the best out there. If you want to spend half those prices and have a great daily driver I'd recommend checking out the nothing ear gen 2.

I’ve purchased almost everything at this point. I’ve compared them all back to back and side by side. The best ANC TWS you can get while actually having a working app is the new Bose Quietcomfort that just came out. Second is going to be Jabra Elite 8 second edition tied with AirPod Pro 2 with excellent fitting tips. After that, when you get into budget buds it’s a tough go. The Soundcore Space is OK, the Tozo NC9 is OK but definitely less than the above listed buds. If you’re using them for sleep at all, the Jabra and Bose fit me a lot better than AirPod Pro 2 but if you can use the stick style there are a lot more options out there for you.

I like the Jabra Elite 8 Gen 2. Better ANC and battery than AirPods Pro 2, super durable / can wear them in rain, shower. Good sound.

Go for the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2—mic crushes the Sony LinkBuds S in noisy/quiet settings, keeps your voice natural, and the fit’s comfy/secure (IP68 rating). If that’s too pricey, the Anker Liberty 4 NC is a cheaper runner-up with decent mics (stem design helps) and ANC. Sony’s mics get shaky in noise, and their shallow fit annoys some. Both Jabra/Anker use silicone tips, so no AirPod 4 vibes. You’re golden. Also you can check this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/Earbuds/comments/1i0k6ye/earbuds_for_you/

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

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

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.

I'm not sure, I have one set of Elite 8 Gen 1 and two sets of Gen 2 (as well as multiple sets of Elite 10) and I've never experienced any of those problems. I would guess that you just got a defective set but since it happened with another set I wonder if there's some software/app issue? Maybe test the buds on a different device to see if they have the same problem? Maybe try uninstalling and reinstalling the app, clearing caches, etc? Messing with your phone's audio/codec settings? I'm not really sure, I'm just brainstorming some avenues to check out to narrow down whether it's a hardware problem in the buds or some kind of mismatch/communication glitch happening somewhere between the phone and the buds.

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.

The best ANC, by far, is the Bose QC Ultra. Nothing else even comes close. Next best is Devialet Gemini 2, but these are expensive as hell. They are incredible sounding though. After that, the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2, Jabra Elite 8 Gen 2, Sennheiser MTW4, and Sony XM5 have very good ANC. They all cancel noise slightly differently, but they are roughly tied.

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.

I like the Jabra Elite Active 8 gen 2. I sweat a lot when I run and these stay in my ears better than any other brand. They also sound great and the ANC is pretty good.

Loving my jabra elite 8 active gen 2s! Purchased xm5s first but man are they uncomfortable. Returned them for the jabras and couldn't be happier. Fits like a glove and pretty much indestructible

Same I bought the xm5s first and tried so hard to love them but just couldn't get past the fit. I returned them and got elite 8s and as sson as I put them near my ear they slipped in as if they were made just for my ears. So glad I switched!

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 don’t think you will find a bifl bud. I really like the AirPod pro 2 but would not expect to get more than 2-3 years out of them. I also recently bought Jabra Elite 8 gen 2s which I use for work. They are decent too.

If you can still get them the Jabra Elite 10 Gen2 or Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen2, great sound, excellent ANC but Jabra stopped producing them and Software updates are up in the air

If you can find them, the Jabra Elite 8 Active GEN2 will fit the bill very well. Jabra did go out of the consumer biz so these are very difficult to find… but possible. On the very cheap end of things, the Sony C510 is working phenomenally well for me for sports. They are extremely light and stable and the fit is very good. They will probably not fall out even if a grenade hits me. They have withstood anything I threw at them. They do not have ANC and again these are cheap almost throw away buds. But the sound quality is very decent and the fit is perfect for sports.

The Elite 8 Active 2s have a lot of issues. I had to file a warranty repair for them. They sent me a brand new pair but I sold it on eBay. This is despite the fact that the sound quality was exceptional and the wear comfort was unparalleled. For the list that you provided all options are great though I will give the edge to the LinkBuds. Also look into the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro. The sound quality is 2nd to none and it does very well at the gym. The only issue with it is the case imo… it is a space helmet design which I’m still kinda getting used to and it is on the bigger side. All else I’m very satisfied with them.

I'm in an open plan office, it can get noisy. Currently using Jabra Elite Active 8 Gen 2's, I love them they are super comfy, the mic works well in noisy environments, they have hear through so you can still hear ambient noise while talking so you don't feel the need to shout, but also ANC works well when the office is really noisy. Battery life is great as well, I've been on 4+ hour bridge calls without needing to recharge and they also have multipoint Bluetooth so they can be paired to my phone and laptop. Highly recommended.

Have an elite 8 g2, and they’re the very best earbuds I’ve ever used. Not exaggerating, but over a day of listening without a recharge, app comes with an EQ for bass boost that sounds pristine. Spoken word sounds like they’re speaking into your ears. Amazing. 🥲

I bought a pair of Elite 8 Gen 2 a few weeks ago, and they've been really disappointing so far. There seems to be a static sound that plays whenever my phone is playing media (even if it is on mute). It is very noticeable in specific ranges of sounds, like the mid-trebles or human speech. The buds would restart randomly after a painful beep while in transparency mode. And once, it made a horrible continuous beep in the case. After finally realizing that it was my buds that were the source of the noise (and drained all the battery in it too), I got a replacement. My replacement just came today, and I tested it immediately, only to find the static noise still persisting. Do all their earbuds have this problem? It's very noticeable when I am in a quiet environment and I have the sound mode set to off. A huge plus is the wired dongle mode though. So good for office use.

I tried it on multiple devices -- my Android phone, Android tablet, and Windows computer (wired dongle mode). They all have the same issue. Codec-wise, I switched between AAC and SBC, which are the only 2 available. I have a pair of Sony WH-1000 XM3. While they are not TWS earbuds, they are still bluetooth headphones, and there is no issue with those at all.

The Sony WF-1000XM5 and JBL tour pro 3 are solid contenders for ANC when compared to the Bose QC ultra. Also the Jabra elite 8 Gen 2 (but these are mainly good for ANC because they have a superb fit I have yet to find on any other pair, but the fit could be different for others)

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

I’m not an audiophile either, I’ve just had a terrible experience with the last couple of buds from JBL (including the Peak 3) regarding fit, sound, and connectivity. I’m mostly just trying to listen to something on a run and they have fallen short. I suppose it would depend on your budget. I got a pair of Jabra Elite 8 gen 2 recently and have been really enjoying them. There is this feature on the app where it even gives you an audio test to help adjust the buds to you better. There are a ton of folks here though that have really good recommendations.

Hello! Apologies for the very late reply, but I have an update I’d like to share with you regarding g my experience thus far with the Jabra’s I recommend. I have also had some pretty terrible experiences with non-hooked/anchored headphones in the past as well, especially as it pertains to sweat and them wanting to fall out. I’ve taken my Jabra’s on a couple of run so far and must say, they really seem to stay in place. The material they use in the actual ear piece seems to be fairly resistant to sweat lubricating they in my ear canal and have so far held up fantastic. To make sure I wasn’t just being biased against my old JBLs, I went back and tried my Peak 3 and Tune buds. The Peak 3s are going through some connection issues when fun and it’s driving me absolutely bananas. The music will play just fine, but it keeps dropping connection to a point that I’d rather just run without music if I have those with me. The Tune buds are frustrating for completely different reasons. The bus is almost too heavy for itself and keeps falling out without any effort on my part. Sorry for the late reply, I hope you found a bud that works for you!

I also thought about these, but I decided for the Jabra elite 8 gen 2 and I'm really happy with them. They are fully waterproof and dustproof, so I don't have to worry about damage from chalk, sweat or rain, they sound really good and they sit quiet deep, what makes them sit really secure.

The fit is really perfect for me, but I guess it's just depending on the form of the ears. When they fit well in the ears and after boosting the bass a bit in the app it's enough bass for me (listening mostly to classical music), but I understand that it might be too little for someone searching for headphones with a lot of bass. I never tried the older models from jabra, I just tried the Sony WH-1000XM5 as I couldn't test the in ears from them and I was really not that impressed with the sound quality and from reading the reviews about their noise cancellation I expected them to be on a much higher level than the jabra.

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.

second Jabra Elite 8 Active. Yes its marketing for workouts but it does do the job in all features as it still sounds great and ANC is strong but limit expectations to not expect Sony/Bose strong and with the fit being secure and comfortable they will stay in your ears and can wear long time with long battery life. Theres a gen 1 and gen 2 and difference is gen 2 comes with a new case that can bluetooth transmit when plugged into older devices or like listening to the airplane audio you plug the case with the cable. Gen 2 also improved ANC and mics but the 2 versions also have a price difference so depends on budget. I owned both but upgraded from gen 1 to gen 2.

I got[ ](https://redditors-must-haves.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-5-best-noise-cancelling-earbuds-of.html)[Jabra elite 8 active gen 2](https://redditors-must-haves.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-5-best-noise-cancelling-earbuds-of.html) based on reviews of how well they fit other people's ears. I'm glad I trusted the reviews for once because these are rock solid. Active Noise cancellation is awesome. The battery life is also really good. I've had these for almost 2 months, workout 6x a week, and am at the gym for 60-90 minutes. They were charged out of the box and I've plugged them in to charge ONCE.

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.

The XM5 were good. I didn't quite like the fit of them, but could definitely have lived with it if they were that much better. The noise canceling, to me, was not quite as good as the air pro 4's, and the only thing I can attribute that to was the fit that I didn't quite like. Of note, the new Earfuns are bluetooth 5.4 and they are the only ones out of the list I own that were, so I'm going to stop out on a ledge and say that makes the connection quite a bit more viable. I did try some connection testing and distance/penetrative through walls etc. by leaving my phone upstairs in the bedroom and walking around my house, going downstairs, out into my garage and then down the driveway. The Earfun went the farthest by getting me out into the driveway, only by about 8-10 ft keep in mind, but still were the farthest. The Jabras were second as they got me to the exterior door of my garage, and the rest all lost connection as soon as I stepped into my garage. Interestingly enough, the ones I wanted to work out the most were the active 8 gen 2's. They fit perfect, the size was great, and I liked the material on them. But the app connectivity wasn't on point and the call quality just wasn't there, even though all the reviews I read said they were the best. The xm5 poked out of my head just a bit too much, but again, I likely could have lived with them if they fit better, and maybe that would have helped with the ANC. I didn't care for the shiny/slick surface on them really, but that is definitely subjective to an individual user. All in all, for everything I read about the xm5 that was so positive, I just didn't have the same experience with them. Not in sound quality, not in functionality/connectivity and not in call quality. Also of note, I tried all of these with stock tips, comply tips, some bamboo tip that I was recommended (they are clear with green internals) and jvc spiral dots. I've always been a spiral dot fan for some reason, for whatever that may be worth to you. What it ultimately boiled down to for me was call quality and how quickly the buds paired up to my phone and the earfun air pro 4 were hands down better than the rest at these two aspects. And the sound quality, to me, was more than acceptable considering how good everything else was for me. If I'm really after just kicking back and listening to music, that's what I have my FH7 for, as those COMPLETELY blow all of the buds out of the water. But they should, they are IEMs. And great IEMs to boot. If the xm5 end up fitting you well, I do believe you will like them, as long as you are OK with the caveats I've mentioned.

Jabra Elite 8, Gen 2 - Only ones that fit my ears.

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

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

I’ve since moved on to the Jabra Elite 8 Gen 2 - which are good, but perhaps not as ‘premium’-feeling as the PowerBeats. I don’t think Jabra are that easy to find any more either

I have AirBuds, AirBuds Pro, Buds Pro 2, and Jabra 8 Gen 2. The Jabra are by far the best all-rounders. Best fit/comfort, best battery life(by a LOT) and they sound great. I use the Pixel 9 XL Pro and have no issues with connectivity other than having an issue if I take the buds out of the case one at a time, only one will connect. But, if that happens a quick double tap on the non-connected bud wakes it up and it connects immediately. The only issue I have that is a pain is, if I'm connected to 2 devices (phone and tablet) I have to disconnect the tablet before answering the phone as the person on the other line cannot understand me due to digital noise.

The favs are the Beats fit pro and Jabra elite 8 gen 2, you could go with the older powerbeats pro, they are still really good. Iif you need more options read [this](https://medium.com/@earbudswireless/top-5-earbuds-for-workouts-and-running-e70b7e6cd019).

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.

Jabra Elite 10 (Get them before they're gone) Jabra Elite Active 8 Gen 2 (light, easy, excellent sound quality, and basically waterproof; no good hires codecs though, and the app is decent at best) Also get them before they're gone. The other thing about the Jabras is that the case becomes a Bluetooth transmitter for devices that aren't Bluetooth enabled. So, for example, you can use your earbuds on the in-flight entertainment systems on some airlines. (I LOVE them for travelling.) (Jabra is discontinuing their lines of wireless earbuds, which is really a shame.) Technics AZ-80 (one of the leaders in the 200-300 space; they were just made obsolete by the introduction of teh AZ-100s, so I'm expecting their price to go down even more soon) Denon PerL Pro (excellent sound quality, great integration of AptX codec, and amazing sound personalization, but blech everything else, including app and case). These were on sale during Black Friday/Christmas for $150, and for a short time Amazon had some limited stock for $99, which is absolutely insane quality for that price. Back at $200? I think I like the other options better. But be on the lookout. Nothing Ear (2024) -- stylish, comfy, squeeze controls so no accidental misclicks, great app. Sound quality is probably one rank below the Jabra, Technics, and Denon, but they're fine buds.

In addition to those mentioned Jabra elite 8/10 gen 2 are great for background noise reduction, just takes 10-15 to fully kick in but then busy roads and moderate wind seemingly disappear in calls.

I got them early October so I’ve used them daily for 4.5 months by now

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

The best allround bud that’s also great at noise suppression and mic quality during calls for me is Jabra elite 8 active gen 2, should be available around $150-200 on sale in most markets where it’s available.

Jabra elite 8 gen 2 are great allround buds, main difference compared to the 10’s are that the 8’s come with round ear tips. Great call quality, ANC, sound quality, comfort, battery life etc

I recently got Jabra elite 8 active gen 2 and they are amazing. Great call quality, sound, durability and battery. Transparency and ANC is also good. I’m still breaking them in so fit isn’t perfect, I get some soreness, but I think it’s less than when I first got them. It’s very personal though depending on your ear shape, and the very similar 75t active serves me well for three years.

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

Jabra elite 8 gen 2 have great mics for earbuds but there are no wings or hooks for them. They stay in place well for me but it’s very individual

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

Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2. Extremely long battery life (The case especially), covered in a sweat resistant rubber, physical buttons for no phantom touches, app has an eq, low profile and the sound is good enough not spectacular though.

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.

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 2nd Gen if you can find a pair. They are all time.

Jabra elite 10/8 Gen 1 and Gen 2. The Elite 10 buttons are sensitive enough you can press them with your shoulder.

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

Their mic are meh, especially the sennies, they're not great at all.  Great for sound, but the mtw4 isn't a huge upgrade to the 3. It's what the 3 should have been (ie no battery issues).  Sennies claiming they're future proof when they didn't really do much with auracast (ala jbl tp3). Or not even adding jabra's transmitter case.  The devialet looks and feels nice, premium too. They're definitely up there. But again for the price you're paying, and what you're getting (yes amazing sound, top notch anc, excellent build, but not much other features), some people may argue they're not the best valued. The jbl tp3 seems like a nice overall package. So are the jabra elite 8/10 gen 2. They're great across the board, except for maybe build quality. Anc, sound, mic, ip protections, bluetooth transmitter, auracast are all above average. 

The jbl definitely hits hard ( tp2). Haven't tried the 3, but early reviews seems like they're great sounding. Jabra doesn't hit hard, but they're still have good sound that people would enjoy.  Xm5 has the extra bass boost. I'd also say the bose qce have hard hitting bass. These aren't exactly feature packed though, as they don't have auracast, nor Bluetooth transmitters. (Or even wireless charging for the bose lol) All of these have excellent wear sensors.  I think we both have different definition of'best', which is fine. I think gemini ii is great, but the sennies, meh. I reckon the buds fe is the best valued. Excellent anc, transparency, mic, fit. You can also use a3rd party equaliser and make them sound better out of the box (not saying they beat other tws in this regard, but considering sound is subjective, you can tweak them to what you'd like). And for what was on sale at 99aud, that's value. 

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 8 Active are the best in the business

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).

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

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.

+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.

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 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 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.

I use the Jabra active elite ones. Ran half marathons, NYC marathon, etc with them. Never had any interference. They're also good for sweat, rain, dust, etc.

Any Jabra Gen 2. You'll thank me later

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Jabra Elite Actives work great for me

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

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

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

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

Jabra Elite Active

Jabra Elite active is what I use occasionally. They have "hear through mode" that allows me to hear outside noise while I am riding. I haven't had anyone mention background noise when talking on them. My issue with talking and riding is being out of breath and trying to talk at the same time 🤣

jabra elite actives have always stayed in my ears when hitting a bag, shadowboxing, running, ect. Personally never have had them fall out when exercising.

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

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

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

Jabra earbuds (Active version) are the best for running and other outdoor workouts. I have been using Jabras for over 5 years now. Before that I had struggled with many different brands.

I have had a pair of Jabra active earbuds for almost 6 years and going strong. I commute 9 miles on my bicycle each day in the Florida and they are going strong. 

What about just best noise cancellation? Sound quality is good obviously but I find that ANC is probably my most important feature. I have a set of Jabras and One Plus 3. The Jabras seems to have better ANC. Can’t remember the exact Jabras I have but something something elite, they were like $130 a year and a half ago.

I did research relying on shitty top 10 lists, and invested in Jarva elite earbuds. I can thoroughlly recommend avoiding the brand entirely. A productthat bad doesnt come from a good company.

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

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

By working out do you mean some weightlifting or more cardio stuff where you are actively moving around a lot? Or even Crossfit or something? Difference will be how much you need a pair that will need to really really stay put. My thing is more powerlifting, so its not a big deal for me I can wear pretty much any bud apart from on the bench and they wont move. So it expands choice a bit, but I do look for dust and water rating because weight lifting chalk. More movement I would say look at Jabra Elite

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

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

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

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

My experience was that they were great when they worked - but reliability was always pretty bad, and they wouldn't last more than 12-18 months at ost.

100%, I've struggled with finding a balance for good music, ANC, and comfort. Air pods are the GOAT IMO. I've had probably 4 different pairs of JBLs that work great but don't last long. Either the dust gets to them or the case stops charging the buds even when clean. I'm currently using Jabra Elites that are honestly great, though I wish they stayed in my ears better when I'm in weird positions. Edit: adding that I do not care about industry standards, my job isn't OSHA involved and has no actual safety standards enforced.

Jabra is really good in a lot of ways but the poor codec support is a dealbreaker if you have Android. They sound like garbage with the older codecs. The ANC is also maybe 20% as good as the QC Ultra

I think I want these earphones. I've heard Isotunes suck, and some of the well recieved OSHA compliant earphones are stupid expensive so $220 ain't bad. I used to use Jabra Elites which I really liked, but using them while running a stump grinder made crazy loud and annoying feedback the whole time. I read that these headphones are very good with their ANC but I just wanna know if I can run a circular saw while using these and how well they will work for my residential contracting work? Thank you!

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

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

Had airpods 2, today was my first training with airpods 4 anc. Everything sits in place. I don’t have pro version, because my ears don’t like that silicone thing. And i had jabra elite previously, and earbuds falled of during walking.

I saw Bone conductor headphones at Costco and I need a new pair they didn't have a display so i never bought them. I mostly use earbuds in the gym. I have Jabre elites right now but they are like 4 years old and the right speaker is almost out completely Not sure how I am supposed to buy newish tech without ever trying them before.

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

Obviously way too many Apple fanboys/girls. CMF (Nothing) Buds Pro 2 are amazing value under £100 and with a unique control wheel on the case. The app is also super clean with Dirac and Spatial audio, they would easily be in the top 10 for me at any price. Sony XM are great but have premature battery failure issues. Jabra Elites are excellent if spending over £50. Samsung Buds Pro 3 are excellent under £100 with cashback offers. OnePlus and Huawei also severely underrated.

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