Jabra

Elite Active 45e

Jabra Elite Active 45e

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Sentiment score33% positive
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Last updated: Jul 29, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit IconAcerola_
4 months ago

I’ve got Jabra Actives and never had an issue with them.

Reddit IconAdohlin
6 months ago

Jabra Elite maybe? I have the active ones for working out, I think they are solid! Jabra is Danish.

Reddit Iconbelovedscorpion
4 months ago

Jabra Elite Active have been perfect for me for years. Also have small ears, so buds with loops don't quite fit me properly. My Jabras have stood up to years of running. They also have a hear-through mode where you can hear ambient sounds through your music.

4 months ago

Oh damn, you're right! That sucks, they are really good. Might have to try find an extra pair. Thanks for the heads-up!

Reddit IconBlahblahblahblah109
4 months ago

These are really two different types of buds. Gym is relatively low sweat where ANC and sound quality are a big factor. Running, especially outside, should focus more on IPX rating and maintaining awareness. I use the Beats Pro for the gym, and Jabra Elite Actives for running. I’ve had too many earbuds that were supposedly for running that absolutely shit the bed when the rain starts, or excessive sweat. That’s where that IPX rating really comes into play. IPX4 won’t get it done. Unfortunately, there is a correlation between High IPX and poor’ish sound quality. Also unfortunately, Jabra no longer makes the active earbuds. I have not found a good substitute yet. The Jabras will perform in a tsunami.

Reddit Iconfizzingfleur
4 months ago

I love my jabras too! I think sadly they have exited the earbud game, although you can still find them for sale right now. Highly recommend the elite 8 active gen 2 if you can find them. Great fit, anc, hear through mode, and ability to plug the case into a headphone jack (say on a plane) and get the sound to your ear buds

Reddit IconHolymormor
6 months ago

I bought jabra active elite 4 years ago. Still works excellenty. It is a Danish company.

6 months ago

Makes sense, since it was 4 years ago. I bought mine on sale for like 70 euro. Now when I am looking at what you can buy here in Sweden, it seems to be only premium options that available and they cost a lot. 300+ euro. Which I think is too much for wireless ear buds.

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