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Jabra - Elite Active 45e

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"if you like music with heavy bass these absolutely rip."


"very good sound"


"bon son"

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"Miss mine so much after four years of heavy use (and were bought second hand anyway) they finally stopped holding a charge."


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


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

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"il y a une réduction de bruit active donc ça camoufle la musique de merde de ma salle."


"They have "hear through mode" that allows me to hear outside noise while I am riding."


"ANC feature"

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"I can double tap my right earphone and it skips songs."


"They have physical buttons instead of "touch" buttons - so important."

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"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."


"sweat resistant hold via the type of rubber on the buds. ... Water/sweat proof."


"Very very secure fit"

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"using them while running a stump grinder made crazy loud and annoying feedback the whole time."


"The ANC is also maybe 20% as good as the QC Ultra"

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"one day I lost a bud while running"


"earbuds falled of during walking"


"I wish they stayed in my ears better when I'm in weird positions."

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"poor codec support is a dealbreaker if you have Android ... They sound like garbage with the older codecs. ... For example the Jabra Elite 8 Active supports SBC codec on Android phones, and it sounds like absolute dog trash. ... Sounds like listening to a 64-128 MP3 you downloaded on limewire 15 years ago."

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"I've killed too many of them with sweat ... it'd be cool if they didn't break instead."


"reliability was always pretty bad ... they wouldn't last more than 12-18 months at ost."


"the right speaker is almost out completely"

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Downtown-Corner-4950 • 9 months ago

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 :(

r/running • What earbuds do you use while running? ->
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CletoParis • 5 months ago

Jabra elite actives are awesome!

r/trailrunning • Runner friends, headphones for running that you love? ->
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Dangerous-Pen7764 • 6 months ago

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

r/trailrunning • Runners, what are the best RUNNING headphones currently? ->
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DietSodaPlz • 4 months ago

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!

r/trailrunning • What are the best wireless earbuds ? ->
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Enchantementniv6 • 10 months ago

Perso casque je peux pas. Ça tient trop chaud, déjà que j'ai vite chaud et que je transpire pas mal ça me rendrait folle. Ça tiens moins bien aussi je trouve. J'ai des écouteurs Jabra Elite Active (je sais plus combien), achetés y'a 2 ans, ils sont trop bien. Ils tiennent bien, même quand je fais du handstand ils tombent pas. Son correct, je suis pas mélomane mais ça me suffit bien pour le quotidien surtout qu'il y a une réduction de bruit active donc ça camoufle la musique de merde de ma salle. La batterie tiens longtemps aussi sachant que je les utilise environ 2h30 4 à 5x/semaine. Généralement je les charge 2 fois par semaine grand max.

r/FitnessFrance • Salut tout le monde, j’hésite entre un casque et des écouteurs pour la salle, vos avis svp (Actuellement avec des écouteurs filaires 💀) ->
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Flakkaren • 4 months ago

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.

r/trailrunning • What are the best wireless earbuds ? ->
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FuliginEst • 8 months ago

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..

r/productivity • Best non-music noise cancelling headphones or earmuffs? ->
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Headglitch7 • 7 months ago

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

r/cycling • What earbuds to get? ->
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Heavy_Mycologist_104 • 4 months ago

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.

r/trailrunning • What are the best wireless earbuds ? ->
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Hefty-Club-1259 • 5 months ago

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

r/beginnerrunning • Which headphones do you use for RUNNING? ->
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Itchy_Willow_1140 • 12 months ago

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

r/Earbuds • Best earbuds for 60-70€? ->
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Late-Stage-Dad • 9 months ago

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 🤣

r/bikecommuting • Best Headset for Calls While Bike Commuting? ->
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lonely_king • 6 months ago

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.

r/martialarts • Earbuds that stay in my ears when working a heavy bag ->
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plaathon • 10 months ago

Jabra Elite Active également, c'est fait pour le sport, c'est fait pour résister à la transpi, à l'eau et aux chocs (si tu prévois de faire du sport en extérieur aussi), ça ne tombe jamais des oreilles. Le seul point négatif que j'avais c'est l'utilisation pour téléphoner, le bruit ambiant n'était pas réduit et l'autre personne entendait mal avec le vent (c'était les élite 65, une vieille version donc ils se sont probablement amélioré dessus). Il y a peut-être meilleur ailleurs mais pour bien plus cher.

r/FitnessFrance • Salut tout le monde, j’hésite entre un casque et des écouteurs pour la salle, vos avis svp (Actuellement avec des écouteurs filaires 💀) ->
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Qbekbear • about 1 month ago

I like my Jabra Elite Active. Very very secure fit, my generation’s ANC is mediocre (newer gen probably is better) but I don’t think it’s a good idea to use ANC while running. Also very robust and very good sound.

r/Marathon_Training • Best running earbuds ->
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runslowgethungry • 4 months ago

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

r/trailrunning • What are the best wireless earbuds ? ->
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SeekersWorkAccount • 5 months ago

I love the Jabra elite actives, but sadly they were discontinued

r/trailrunning • Runner friends, headphones for running that you love? ->
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Teddy_Raptor • 2 months ago

My Jabra Active's work great. Had them for many years now. I will replace them if they break or get lost.

r/TooAfraidToAsk • Is anyone actually happy with their Bluetooth earbuds? ->
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unstoppablegnat • 11 months ago

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

r/BuyItForLife • Noise canceling headphones and ear buds ->
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an_elegant_breeze • 9 months ago

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.

r/Marathon_Training • What is the most reliable brand of running headphones that sounds great and works the best for runners? Is Shockz right? ->
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reginleif91 • 9 months ago

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

r/crossfit • Any headphones you would recommend? ->
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spoofy129 • about 1 month ago

You are going to get a lot of people telling you to go with shokz. I tried them and can't get past the terrible sound quality so only use them if I have too. My go to is Jabra elite active range but they aren't made anymore unfortunately Siemens sports true wireless have been decent but aren't as indestructible as the jabras

r/trailrunning • Running headphones ->
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YoLoDrScientist • 24 days ago

I use the Janbra Elite exercise series (forget the name). They kick ass. Used them for years and I sweat a lot.

r/BuyItForLife • In ear headphones. Plz help. Tired of replacing constantly. ->
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MeanCuzin • 9 months 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.

r/BuyItForLife • A good quality pair of bluetooth earbuds ->
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UKsingh13 • 11 months ago

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.

r/Earbuds • The most recommended wireless earbuds on Reddit (r/Earbuds vs others comparison) Jan 2025 ->
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1SoaringSparrow • about 1 month ago

Oh no!! Yeah my Jabra Elites have been so good for about 7 years. Was thinking of upgrading soon but this is a spanner

r/trailrunning • Running headphones ->
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aaronin • about 1 month ago

Jabra Elite here as well. I do about 1K miles/year, nearly all urban streets and nearly all with sound canceling (it’s never good enough to block all noise). Especially with electric cars, it’s about eyes and defensive running period. Ears are important, sure. But in the quiet electric era (or in cities with scooters and bikes cultures), I find myself looking way more than listening. I’ve been dense urban area running for 15+ years (think NYC and the like), and the change is real. I know the consensus is anti-sound canceling or anti-earbud and even anti-music. But I’ve run a ridiculous amount of miles over the years and music is a big part is my running. But to be fair, I chose my headphones based on battery life. Once I had a marathon go wrong and my headphones died at 3.5 hours and I limped to a 5 hour walking finish. Damn, even a touch of music might have helped the struggle. Best of luck!

r/Marathon_Training • Best running earbuds ->
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CannedSalmonisgood • 7 months ago

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

r/running • It's time for new earphones, please help with recommendations ->
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Contemplating_Prison • 6 months ago

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.

r/AskMenOver30 • What’s a good Bluetooth headset for someone who takes a lot of calls during the day? ->
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DaGamesFanatic • 11 months ago

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

r/Jabra • Jabra to EXIT consumer space in 2024 (No more Elite wireless earbuds and headphones) ->
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fartpills • about 1 month ago

Probably gonna get flamed by the shoks gang but I really dont get the hype… I have been using my jabra elites for years and have had zero slipping or issues hearing my surroundings. Plus bone conduction sounds like booty cheeks. Unless my earbuds are cranked or in noise cancelling mode I can hear everything just fine. Idk thats just my opinion tho

r/trailrunning • Running headphones ->
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Hulagirl88 • 10 months ago

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

r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->
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Independent_Row_6926 • 5 months ago

Used to own Jabra elite but they are not in market anymore. Seinheiser MTW4 is good too

r/askSingapore • Looking for recommendation for good sound quality and anc wireless earbuds below 200SGD ->
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Intelligent_Solid274 • about 1 month ago

I've had the Jabra elites for a couple years and just got a set of Shokz. I prefer the Jabras on my weekday short runs that end up being along streets with traffic because the noise from the cars drowns out the music with Shokz. If it's super early (still dark), less busy streets, or on the trail I go with the Shokz.

r/trailrunning • Running headphones ->
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jmwy86 • 12 months ago

Jabra Evolve or Evolve 2 or Jabra Elite headphones / earbuds have pretty good microphones. You can get them for something for a fairly reasonable price used.

r/WFH • Searching for good noise-cancelling earbuds for Teams calls ->
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maxverse • 9 months ago

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.

r/Jabra • Jabra to EXIT consumer space in 2024 (No more Elite wireless earbuds and headphones) ->
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MeHoyMinoy_69 • 7 months ago

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.

r/MilwaukeeTool • Anyone tried these ear buds? ->
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Notonyournellymate • about 1 month ago

I can double tap my right earphone and it skips songs. They are Jabra elite’s

r/UKRunners • Best way to change songs during a run? ->
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po2gdHaeKaYk • 7 months ago

Honestly, given how often I lose earbuds and the battery issues, I stopped buying earbuds for longevity. I decide upon a price range and go with a company I recognise. My best pair has been a Jabra Elite. Unfortunately it seems they got rid of buttons. I hate how every company just releases update after update, with lessening improvements and higher prices.

r/BuyItForLife • Need a reliable pair of earbuds that won't die on me. ->
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RealNotFake • 12 months ago

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

r/Earbuds • The best noise cancelling earbuds Right Now? Recommendations? ->
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Rochemusic1 • 8 months ago

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!

r/bose • Anybody use the quitecomfort ultra ear buds for construction? ->
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uberbewb • 7 months ago

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

r/Earbuds • What do I buy???? Best earbuds in 2025?? ->
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W0nski90 • 10 months ago

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.

r/weightlifting • Any wireless earbuds recommendations? ->
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WhaDaFugIsThis • 7 months ago

Agreed, you have to try several and pick a style that works for you. For me, the absolute best fit for my ears are the Samsung Buds Live, but they are the only ones that make that shape. The worst shape for me are the Jabra Elite / Sony WF-1000XM5 style that stick out way far from your ears. Never understood why they are designed to be so far outside your ear. Like you could never wear them with a bike or motorcycle helmet.

r/Earbuds • Best Earbuds you can purchase on amazon under $150? ->
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yoyogogo111 • 3 months ago

I also have tiny ear canals and the Jabra Elites have worked well for me, they’re secure 95% of the time unless I’m REALLY sweaty, but then usually a quick remove-wipe-replace does the trick.

r/XXRunning • Sports earphones recommendations ->
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Zealousideal-Flow657 • 10 months ago

J'ai des jabra élite j'en suis très satisfait, bon son, bonne autonomie, tiennent super bien dans mes oreilles, se nettoient facilement au besoin

r/FitnessFrance • Salut tout le monde, j’hésite entre un casque et des écouteurs pour la salle, vos avis svp (Actuellement avec des écouteurs filaires 💀) ->

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