Jabra - Elite Active 65t

My Jabra Elite Active 65t are still hanging in there. (Single bud working) I still have my awesome Bose QuietComfort 35 Series 2 that I got free with my Pixel 5.

Jabra 65t active was my go to workout buds for years till one bud stopped working. Bought JBL live pro 2 but the damn buds keep popping out. Thinking of switching back to Jabra's either 8 or 10 active.

I have a pair of Jabra 65t still going strong! Use the for running and conference calls

Jabra elite active 65t. Extensive running, had them for years and they've never fallen out or even come close..it all depends on the size of your ears I guess

Had the 65ts, I really like the line. I traded them in to get Samsung Galaxy Buds, but I preferred the Jabras as they stayed synced to multiple devices.

I use a pair of Jabra Elite 8 Actives for outdoor running and indoor cycling and they're great. They cost £150, they fit really nicely and stay in my ears despite sweat. They sound great, the noise cancellation is good and the hear through feature which allows me to hear via a speaker which is used for phone calls if needed if excellent. Before them I had a pair of Jabra Elite Active 65s which were also excellent, but after about 5 years of having them, they struggle to hold their charge so I had to replace them. I do not use them or any other headphones while cycling on the road, though - too distracting and therefore dangerous and I like to be able to hear any odd sounds my bike makes so I know I need to maintain it. Plus, I'm a bit of a hippy when it comes to cycling, so having no earphones means I feel a closer connection to my surroundings, which helps me enjoy it more. Would definitely recommend them for everything else, though.

Wondering about the same thing. Just went from Jabra active 65t to OnePlus Buds 3 Pro, men the OnePlus didn't fit my ear, so now I'm looking for something else. Maybe I should just keep on going with jabra? Who's the best?

Did you ever find a comparable replacement? I loved my 65t for working out because they were locked into my ear and never budged.

I loved my 65t because they never budged while exercising. Do the Elite 10s have the same feel?

This is very sad news. I have the Jabra 65T Active and really like them. Also have the Jaybird Vista and love this earbud but Jaybird was shut down by Logitech two years ago. Jabra was going to be me go to replacement if my Vista craps out. Now hearing that Jabra is winding down too now I have to look for a replacement once again. Maybe Soundcore/Anker? I don't know. I am not going to go for the Apple Airpods.

I’ve had my Jabra buds for 6 years now. Battery life still strong (lasts about a week without charge for me), good sound quality.

I have the Jabra Elite 65t sweatproof version. I use them for working out a lot, still in great condition!

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.

This is very timely as I am trying to figure out which earbuds to get to replace my 4 year old Jabra Elite Actives 65t, which have awful battery life now. I am also trying to take advantage of my $200 bi-annual credit on my Amex Biz Platinum with Dell, so my options are somewhat limited. Available on Dell at their prices, but can also price match to major retailers, are: 1. Sony WF-1000XM5: $299 2. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro: $229 3. Pixel Buds Pro: $199 4. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds II: $299 Unfortunately, no Technics, Sennheiser, or Jabra Elite 10 (they do have Evolve2 buds) on there. What would you guys recommend from that group?

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.

Ive had an old pair of Jabras for YEARS and theyre still going strong. I have some jbl live pro tws. Theyre a little patchy in some regards but if you want sickeningly heavy deep bass theyre fucking amazing. Dnb and dubstep sounds incredible on them. My current daily drivers are Soundcore Liberty 4 NC. Theyre fantastic. The NC is solid for the price. Really good controls. Apps not bad. Good balanced sound and good fit. The dual device connection is seamless too. I listen to spotify at work then accept a work teams call from the work laptop without interruption. The buttons can be a little hit and miss occasionally and the build quality doesnt feel super robust but Ive has them about a year without issues so I think theyre excellent for the price point.

Ive had an old pair of Jabras for YEARS and theyre still going strong. I have some jbl live pro tws. Theyre a little patchy in some regards but if you want sickeningly heavy deep bass theyre fucking amazing. Dnb and dubstep sounds incredible on them. My current daily drivers are Soundcore Liberty 4 NC. Theyre fantastic. The NC is solid for the price. Really good controls. Apps not bad. Good balanced sound and good fit. The dual device connection is seamless too. I listen to spotify at work then accept a work teams call from the work laptop without interruption. The buttons can be a little hit and miss occasionally and the build quality doesnt feel super robust but Ive has them about a year without issues so I think theyre excellent for the price point.

Jabra have ROCK SOLID build quality at the very least. This was the old active 65t’s so rheyre ancient now and the bass was non-existent which sucked, but call quality was excellent, and the battery still holds up…

I have used: - Jabra Elite Active 65t - Beats Fit Pro - Shockz OpenRun Pro Did not have problems with any of them, and all have more than enough battery life. Beats connection held up perfectly fine throughout the NYC Half. But I’m not crazy about using noise canceling while running. I just used the Shockz for 26.2 this past weekend (not in NYC but pretty poor cell service) and they were an A+. I just started using them but think I prefer the over-ear + bone conduction style to earbuds, both because they can’t fall out/off and because you can still hear runners/crowd/announcements without tuning them off or taking them out.

I have the Jabra Elite 65t (2 pairs) and the Elite Active 65t. I average over 2 hours per day using the ear buds. I picked them both up at heavy discounts. I really only have 2 complaints: Elite 65t -- after about 6 months of use, the battery life fell off dramatically. I'm lucky if I get 45 minutes out of a full charge. This battery issue affected both sets of Elite 65t earbuds. If I didn't get them for super cheap, I'd have been upset. Active Elite 65t -- when I remove the earbuds from the case, they rarely automagically connect to my phone. The earbuds turn on but I have to manually press the button on each earbud to get them to connect. I probably should have sent them in when I first got them but I got them second hand (like new) and didn't bother. Otherwise, they have been great.

I have the Jabra Elite 65t (2 pairs) and the Elite Active 65t. I average over 2 hours per day using the ear buds. I picked them both up at heavy discounts. I really only have 2 complaints: Elite 65t -- after about 6 months of use, the battery life fell off dramatically. I'm lucky if I get 45 minutes out of a full charge. This battery issue affected both sets of Elite 65t earbuds. If I didn't get them for super cheap, I'd have been upset. Active Elite 65t -- when I remove the earbuds from the case, they rarely automagically connect to my phone. The earbuds turn on but I have to manually press the button on each earbud to get them to connect. I probably should have sent them in when I first got them but I got them second hand (like new) and didn't bother. Otherwise, they have been great.

If I wanna listen to music, I'll wear one earpiece of jabra elite 10 (used elite active 65t before), if I want to listen to podcasts, I'll wear my Suunto Wing.

Jabra, they are the best because they have PHYSICAL BUTTONS! Touch controls are horrible, most buds don't fit my ears perfectly and require readjustment especially while working out. Jabra are the only ones that I don't have to turn off controls for because they won't pause/skip while using because they have physical buttons. Too bad Jabra isn't making new buds anymore.

I'm not really pressing buttons as often as I am adjusting them because I've found that most buds just don't fit very well in my ears. My left ear has a different hole size than my right and a lot of the newer earbuds designed to relieve pressure such as the Pixel Buds A and the Galaxy Buds Pro 2 actually end up fitting ridiculously loose in my ears. I constantly need to readjust them throughout my workouts (weightlifting, running, cardio). My OG Jabra Elite 65t are the most comfortable for working out just because I don't need to adjust them as much and I don't end up pausing things on accident.

This really stinks. It's by far my favorite brand for earbuds. I used to be a Bose fanboi, but Jabra convinced me otherwise. I've had 65t, 75t, Elite 7 and Elite 10. Wife has Elite 4 and Elite 7. I was very tempted to get the Elite 8 active simply for durability purposes. The ruggedness is not worth much without the confidence that they stand behind their statements. They say gradual wind-down, but that is hard to interpret. As it stands now, gradual wind-down could be to ship the already produced Gen 2s, and then cover the warranty claims according to regulation. With the generic statement they've made, and factoring in EU warranty laws, this interpretation is consistent with "support for multiple years" If there was some sort of roadmap I might be more convinced to get the Elite 8 gen 2. E.g. we guarantee sales for another X years, and fw-upgrades, warranty, repairs and replacement for an additional Y years after end of sales in X years.

Got my 65t 5 years ago and my left earbud just died randomly and they were lasting only for about 2 to 2.5h per charge , i wanted to see what's up with jabra since i dont keep up and i then see this news, their models are also so many and so badly labeled.. sad ill have to look for a different brand

For very high quality, yes.  That said, jabra 65t are probably your best bet in that range if youre looking for wireless.  Decent sound quality, good battery life.  I've used them as my commuter earbuds for about 5 years now.  They're lacking in the bells and whistles department though, and their app leaves something to be desired if you want to use them with something other than a phone or tablet. For wired, sennheiser ie200s are a bit more expensive but are worth the buy. 

Jabra Elite 10 gen 2, upgraded from 85t and had 65t before those. The only TWS earbuds that make any sense IMO. Why tf does pixel buds not have a mute button?

Jabra Elite 65t here, I'm very satisfied with them!

Right now the oneplus buds pro 2. Before that, was jabra elite 75t and 65t. Planning to give technics az80 or denon perl pro a try. I tried to make the akg n400nc my daily, but didn't end up liking them.

As the 65T when they were the best Jabra offered. Loved them. Lasted years. Had the elite 7s and they broke in 3 months. The in ear sensing malfunctioned. Just my experience

If jabra 10 gen 2 price goes down enough before going out of the market, I will get them. Have first gen jabra 10 already. Former satisfied owner of Jabra 65t and 75

I've had Jabra 65t since 2018. It might be the longest any electronic device has lasted me. Used pretty much on every gym session 3-4x times a week. The battery now can barely last and I am also looking for replacement. That said, definetly take a look at Jabras. The fit for me was also great, for example Airpod pro did not fit well. I would love to get Elite Active 8 gen 2 but they are discontinued and sold out everywhere. Some lower models are still available tho. Not sure about the bass for your case, it's not my priority, but you get an app with decent EQ options.

I love my Jabra Elite 8 Activea. Also, my Jabra 65t works great too.

Not sure, I got mine 65t (5 years) and they refuse to die. I can get almost 3h out of them. Now I'm waiting for 8 active 2nd, and will have two pairs.

My daily driver is a pair of Pixel Buds 2 I also have my old trusty Jabra 65t's, a set of 85t (only the right bud keeps a charge), and a set of original Pixel Buds that I leave at work.

I don't love bone conduction (and yes I've tried them). I find them good for some things, but find things like hip hop not great in them. I've been running in Jabra 65t and 75t for 4ish years now. They work great for me - they stay in place, they have "hear through" capability, and they're small.

Fuck man...this sucks. I instantly fell in love with jabra 65t and 75t blew my mind. They last for so long, their sound is top notch, and they fit perfectly even for running. Everyone speaks of noise cancelling but jabras silicone alone fits so well it silences the outside, while the hearthrough is great. Man thats such a shame...

I still use my 65Ts, I’m sure these work great as well. 100% recommend Jabra, good music quality too.

I have tried Jabra 65t, 85t, Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, Sony WF-1000XM5 & Samsung Buds2 Pro. Only Samsung Buds2 Pro fit & retain the fit during workouts (weight lifting).

No, neither Jabra sets were Active. However, 65t had more secure fit than 85t.

i have those and i just use one at a time, or use the pass through noise function. i can still hear cars fine.

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 

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.