Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2

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Sentiment score78% positive
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Last updated: Apr 19, 2026

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Reddit Icon1020cbstl
9 months ago

I returned these. My Samsung Galaxy Buds2 pros had better transparency mode for work, being that people came to my desk frequently, and me to theirs. Call quality wasn’t as good, and I found the bass to be lacking. My Jabra Elite Active 8 Gen 2’s are the only keepers. Apple, AZ100’s, Bose, JBL, Sony, and even Beats, I tried them all. Most kept falling out. I workout and play golf in the Jabra’s. They don’t move. Better call quality, bass, and fit. I’m trying a few more when they get here next week, too. Perl Pros, Accentums and the AZ80’s. I doubt I’ll like any of the, but who knows.

Reddit Icon3nails4holes
12 months ago

can't find them either. only the elite 10 are still in stock in some places. good luck on your quest. i really like my e8ag2. they're the best earbuds i've ever owned.

Reddit Iconamity_
11 months ago

Well they still sell them. And they are still easily the best active earbuds by a wide margin. But if you can't find them, I'd say honestly the Soundcore X20 is the next best. Very good for a cheaper price. And I know Sennheiser makes the Momentum Sport but I have tried them as well and I can confidently say they're overpriced and underwhelming (imo) *Other suggestions I see might be good earbuds, but the "active" features are critical to me, you can't dump water on your head mid run with just any earbuds.

2 months ago

No. Jabra really dropped the two greatest earbuds of all time in the 10s and the 8 actives, then peaced out. I would say keep buying 10s off eBay but they’re going for higher than retail because the market knows they can’t be matched 😓

Reddit IconBiuku
9 months ago

Jabra needs to un-cancel their line. elite 8 active gen II are what I always reach for. Have AirPods Pro II and WF-XM5’s. Nothing fits as well, has better anc, has better battery, or is waterproof like my jabras. I should have bought 2 at the end cause I think it’ll be a couple years till someone catches up.

Reddit Iconchefsteph91
7 months ago

I have a track focused NA that's pretty loud. When I'm driving to/from the track I use a pair of Jabra elite 8 active gen 2 earbuds and they are excellent. It's one button press to switch from ANC to hearthrough, and with ANC on, I can barely hear the engine noise and my top buffeting in the wind. And if I need to hear, it's just one tap to switch to hear through mode. However, just now when I went to look up current pricing for the earbuds it looks like they are discontinued and I'm not sure there's a replacement for them.

Reddit IconChillin_Dylan
6 months ago

I was about to say:   What are you talking about I have the Jabra Elite Active 8 Gen 2 and they are great and very popular they wouldn't discontinue them... But I looked and you are right they are discontinued 😭 I guess I will have to find something else when I lose one of these again.  

Reddit IconCoolRuler7
about 1 year ago

Interesting...I was back home in Manchester in March...I nearly ended up carrying a set of 8s Gen 2 for a person in London, who ended up settling for a set of gen 1s...they are definitely becoming rare......it's unfortunate, because Jabra have been my most dependable earbuds by far.

11 months ago

Finally received my last two new pairs of 8s gen2 in the T.dot from my supplier...figured that I should keep one for myself as these are literally impossible to source...ive sold about 10 sets in the last 4 months, with one person traveling from Whitby Ontario..What would be a good price..?.

Reddit IconCrewF24
12 months ago

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.

12 months ago

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.

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