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Rank 2 out of 56 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Jabra

Elite 8 Active

Name: Elite 8 Active
Brand: Jabra

around $199

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279 Pros

84%
17 reviews (2h 36m)

53 Cons

Conquer your workouts and everyday life with the Jabra Elite 8 Active, engineered to be the world's toughest earbuds. Boasting an IP68 rating, these buds are fully dustproof and waterproof, ready for anything you throw at them. Experience a secure, fatigue-free fit thanks to Jabra Shake Grip technology and a comfortable, low-profile design. Enjo...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

78%

46 vs 13

Sound Quality

95%

37 vs 2

Controls and Features

68%

32 vs 15

Noise Cancellation

94%

30 vs 2

Battery Life

83%

24 vs 5

Connectivity and Stability

Reviewer verdict

Across 17 YouTube reviews, the Jabra Elite 8 Active earns a Summa score of 4.4/5, ranking #2 among True Wireless Earbuds. Reviewers most often praise its sound quality, build quality and durability, controls and features, while the most common criticisms concern noise cancellation, sound quality.

The Elite 8 Active are widely praised for their sound and durability, with reviewers often noting improved, detailed audio (42 mentions) including punchy bass, clear mids, Dolby spatial support, and generally loud, dynamic output. Many reviewers (35 mentions) highlight build quality and ruggedness—IP68 earbud water/dust resistance, an IP54 splash-resistant case, military-grade durability claims, and grippy silicone coating. Reviewers also frequently applaud the feature set and controls (34 mentions), especially the mature Jabra Sound+ app, tactile physical buttons, customizable EQ, and the smart/transmitter case functionality. Battery life and fast charging are another consistent positive (28 mentions), with multiple reviewers reporting long single-charge playtime and case-extended total hours plus wireless and quick-charge support.

Criticisms focus mainly on noise-cancellation and wind handling (15 mentions), with reviewers saying ANC and wind reduction aren’t consistently on par with top competitors and sometimes produce hiss or occlusion in transparency mode. Some reviewers (13 mentions) feel the spatial/stereo modes and tuning introduce odd reverb or lack the refinement and accuracy of pricier earbuds, with occasional harsh highs or less precise mids. A smaller group notes value and positioning concerns (7 mentions) — the earbuds are described as relatively pricey and the Elite line is being phased out — and a few mention minor connectivity, call, and fit issues such as missing high-resolution codecs, occasional dropouts, or potential earwax buildup.

Analysis based on 17 YouTube reviews (2h 36m of video) with 279 pros and 53 cons extracted.

Pros (279)

Sound Quality (46)

special sound and musical equalizer ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 9:42
Slight improvement in low-end and voice suppression (Elite 8 Active Gen 2) ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 7:23
Elite 8 Active Gen 2 has better sound quality compared to Gen 1 (better tuning, improved ear gain boost) ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 13:39
sound quality is maybe slightly better but gaming latency is noticeably better especially if you're into quicker reaction games like Shooters. Even just using the regular Bluetooth the latency is pretty good ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 4:29
great audio quality at home ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 0:04
Maintained mid-bass bump for workouts ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 13:52
slight improvement though with the ad active Gen 2 compared to gen 1 ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 8:02
subtle Improvement here starting with the ad active Gen 2 you still get a powerful Basse response suited for training with full subbase and mid base get smooth clear mids and some some nice crisp treble. The treble has been cleaned up slightly. The mids also boosted slightly more so they're just a bit richer overall and the mid base has been dialed down ever so slightly. So the three small changes still gives you that powerful energetic tuning but with better instrument separation this time ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 10:20
spatial sound ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 1:48
No harsh treble peaks ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 14:01
Improved spatial audio ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 14:18
Clearer lead instruments and vocals ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 14:05
both of the eight active buds give you more max volume ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 10:08
the sound here is Rich fun and makes the music come alive the mids are clear and forward sounding with detailed vocals being pushed forward the highs are present and Lively but not not harsh or earpiercing the bass is booming ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 5:49
6 mm drivers, deliver a really nice experience when it comes to audio ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 2:38
the clarity of the ad active Gen 2 has been pretty noticeably improved over gen one ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 9:02
high sound decently bright and are filled with plenty of details ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 4:18
audio base mids and Highs are present, great music separation ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 5:38
Sound Stage which is as white as the Sony wf1000x Mark 5 ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 4:29
Dolby support ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active & Jabra Elite 10 ANC Earbuds Offers mil @ 0:12
best response is deep Punchy and tight ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 4:02
one of the better base earbuds ▶ No More Jabra Elite Earbuds! @ 2:28
you never manage to distort at loud volumes and Never Bleed into the mid ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 4:04
I found the Elite 8 actives to sound very similar to the elite 10 with two major exceptions one the bass is way more present and two they're louder ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 5:31
slightly improved yet similar sound signature compared to its predecessors ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 3:51
sound very good equipped with six millimeter drivers they deliver Punchy bass good Clarity and pleasant sound overall that has an open quality enhanced by dolby's spatial sound mode ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 3:39
well defined balance and energetic ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 3:57
instrument separation is excellent with distinct left and right channels being heard clearly ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 4:36
stunning audio quality…so so good very deep low frequencies…plenty of base…great detail in the higher frequencies…don't sound clinical at all…medium tones are just so so nice ▶ Best Running Earphones !!! Jabra Elite 8 Active Wireless Ear @ 3:15
mid2 sound extr Crips especially with the initial my sound tuning found in the javra sound Plus app that really helps to configure the sound to your ears ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 4:20
powerful 6 mm speakers provide a very good audio experience ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 1:05
Sound quality focused on mids and lows (good for active use) ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Built To Last @ 2:42
Dolby audio for special audio playback ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active & Jabra Elite 10 ANC Earbuds Offers mil @ 1:57
definitely as strong as the Sony wf1000x Mark 5 ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 4:12
Improved sound quality with slightly less boomy bass, more forward mids, and less fatiguing treble ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 8:56
suitable for lots of different genres of music ▶ Best Running Earphones !!! Jabra Elite 8 Active Wireless Ear @ 3:33
these buds pump out a well balanced sound with a Punchy base crisp High and clear mids ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active: Indulge gadgets @ 1:54
EQ very well, no EQ shift when using ANC or hearr mode ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 5:51
Upgraded audio with Dolby Atmos ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Built To Last @ 0:54
fun sound signature with good bass ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 10:17
spatial sound ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 5:42
most people will enjoy the sound ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 3:53
audio quality is quite impressive, 6 mm speakers create a good sound profile it is clear and and the base is also quite powerful ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 3:52
plenty of volume ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 9:56
dynamic sound with great level of detail, nice balanced sound signature, great Sound Stage ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 5:06
come with Dolby audio 3D sound for a immersive audio experience ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 4:02

Build Quality and Durability (38)

coating that improves grippiness ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 4:47
IP6 say dust proof and waterproof ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 1:27
higher durability rating ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 1:13
IP68 rating ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 3:11
fully waterproof ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 3:47
Durability and secure fit suitable for various professions ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Built To Last @ 6:42
ip68 rating ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active & Jabra Elite 10 ANC Earbuds Offers mil @ 1:26
jabber is giving the elite a actors the title of world's toughest earbuds ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 2:51
the case also has a rating of ip54 which means it is resistant to dust and can withstand light spices of water ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 3:08
world's toughest military grade earphone ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active & Jabra Elite 10 ANC Earbuds Offers mil @ 0:08
their charging case is dust and splash group with an ip54 rating ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 2:06
military grade ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 3:53
tested to be the world's toughest earbuds ▶ Best Running Earphones !!! Jabra Elite 8 Active Wireless Ear @ 0:30
matte black finish…doesn't show fingerprints and dust as much ▶ Best Running Earphones !!! Jabra Elite 8 Active Wireless Ear @ 1:57
passes the military great standards for Thal shock dust and water test ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 3:36
world's toughest earbuds ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 0:11
a rating of ip68 is present which means they are fully dust and waterproof you can fully submerge these under 1 and 1/2 M of water and they should survive ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 2:57
Durable and easy to clean ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Built To Last @ 3:33
Removable silicone casing with waterproof seal ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Built To Last @ 3:05
drop proof and have passed nine durability tests to meet the military spec standard for ruggedized Electronics ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 2:11
pass the required test for U.S military standards for rugged for for for a rugged electronic ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active & Jabra Elite 10 ANC Earbuds Offers mil @ 0:44
fully dust and waterproof ▶ Best Running Earphones !!! Jabra Elite 8 Active Wireless Ear @ 0:44
ip68 dust and waterproof resistance for the earbuds and ip54 rating for the case ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 3:28
these butts can stay submerged underwater up to a depth of 1.5 M ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active: Indulge gadgets @ 1:21
fully waterproof and dust proof with an ip68 rating ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 2:04
ip68 dust and water resistance ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 0:43
perfectly fine if you want to wear them in the gym or while running or maybe even the beach since they are fully dust proof ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 2:46
fantastic IP 68 durable dust and waterproof rating ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 2:13
Most durable earbuds on the market ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Built To Last @ 0:24
completely waterproof and completely dust proof the best of the best when it comes to protecting your earbuds ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 0:23
earbuds itself have a ip68 rating which means protection against permanent submersion in water up to a depth of 1.5 M for a maximum of 30 minutes ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 2:33
material feels very nice to the touch and also gives a good grip ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 3:02
charging case also has an ip54 D Dustin water resistance rating ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 0:56
dust and water resistance for the ebots and also the case ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 0:49
inside of the case is coated with a nice rubber finish and also the earbuds itself are almost entirely coated with this silicon Rubble ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 2:55
IP68 rating (highest in earbuds) ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Built To Last @ 0:13
IP68 waterproof/dustproof earbuds, IP54 dust/splashproof case, military grade durability tests passed ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 2:25
fully dust and waterproof IP rating including the case which is also ip54 ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 1:07

Controls and Features (37)

physical buttons ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 4:34
the case audio transmission. They include a USBC to USBC or auxiliary cable which is pretty cool so you can plug your case into any device that will produce sound and your ebds will connect to the case using La audio. This is probably most useful if you're on a flight ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 4:07
wear detection ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 4:34
smarter case, Le audio Smart Case uh technology, allows you to use the case as a transmitter ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 1:06
good instructions ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 9:27
smart La audio case: allows wired connection to devices without Bluetooth using USB or 3.5mm jack ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 1:42
Jabra app is very mature, a lot of configurability ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 5:47
Sound Plus app allows you to activate your 2-year warranty and tailor your sound experience ▶ Best Running Earphones !!! Jabra Elite 8 Active Wireless Ear @ 1:17
sleep mode ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 5:34
Android users get hands-free Google Assistant ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 3:33
the physical buttons are much easier to press when compared to their predecessors ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 1:23
physical control buttons for controlling music playback answering and ending calls and toggling between noise canceling and hear through transparency mode ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 1:29
ear detection sensors that automatically pause your music when you remove a Bud from your ears ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 1:42
plug into normal cases directly and into the back of a TV for example the gym equipment or an air playing mode ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 3:13
you can use a single bud in mono mode while the other charges in the case ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 1:45
throw every feature you can possibly want in a pair of earbuds ▶ No More Jabra Elite Earbuds! @ 0:40
transmitter case functionality makes these one of the most versatile earbuds on the market ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 4:53
Jabra is still relying on trusty physical old school buttons that work really well without actually jamming the earbuds into your ears when you press them ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 1:23
This ingenious material feels soft to the touch while keeping button presses as tactile as the original Elite 10 ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 1:19
In-ear detection sensors for automatic play/pause and call answering ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 5:50
adjustable sound through app ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 7:22
soundscapes are pretty cool they help you focus and concentrate on tasks when you get a little tired from listening to music ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 6:21
Tactile, quick-reacting physical buttons on each side, work well in all conditions ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 5:08
ear detection sensors automatically pause your music when you take an earbud out of your ear and then resumes playback when you put the earbud back in ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 1:02
Le audio transmitter case you can plug the case into pretty much any Source via 3.5 mm out or or USBC out this is really handy for when you want to transmit audio from an airplane or from your TV that doesn't support Bluetooth audio ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 1:21
Bluetooth transmitter in case allows wireless use with devices lacking Bluetooth (treadmills, airplane screens, old TVs) ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 0:53
button on each earbud that lets you bind actions via their software ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 4:37
Excellent Jabra smartphone app with comprehensive customization options ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 6:01
Jabra sound Plus app is an essential part of the experience, Dolby spatial sound, stereo spatializer modes, Five band equalizer, six different presets, customizable controls, call controls, microphone equalizer, find my tracker, soundscapes ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 2:05
the physical buttons are a godsend compared to the touch controls ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active: Indulge gadgets @ 1:09
plus there's a fine my earbuds feature just in case you leave them somewhere and forget them ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active: Indulge gadgets @ 2:51
full touch controls including volume ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 1:08
dedicated Spotify button that lets you start the Spotify app from your earbuds ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 7:40
Jabra didn't hold back on the features either you get autopa play so you can focus on your form without worrying about skipping tracks multi-point connection lets you seamlessly switch between your phone and laptop and the customizable EQ in the Jabra sound Plus app is like your own personal coach letting you tweak the sound to your perfect listening style ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active: Indulge gadgets @ 2:31
find my earbuds ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 3:55
fantastic application, sound Plus app ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 3:04
Spotify tap option ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 4:03

Noise Cancellation (32)

wind noise detection ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 2:37
Up to 5dB improvement in sub-100Hz range and up to 10dB improvement in 400-700Hz range for ANC ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 4:45
Noticeable improvement in transparency/hear through on both Elite 10 and Elite 8 Active Gen 2 ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 7:44
Clearer environmental noise and more natural voices in transparency mode ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 7:52
Improved transparency/hear through: expanded range (2kHz to 6kHz) with 3x transparency range and 2x clarity ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 5:00
hybrid active noise cancelling which has also been improved, two times better than the previous version ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 2:01
active noise cancelling ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 0:12
transparency mode has also been enhanced to be more natural ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 2:24
Twice as strong ANC (according to Jabra) ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 4:35
very minimal amount of white noise hiss ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 8:12
adaptive ANC ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active & Jabra Elite 10 ANC Earbuds Offers mil @ 2:05
Jabra has this wind neutralizing here through technology that muffles any wind interference without blocking out traffic uh so it's gonna ensure safety without compromising on decent sound quality ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active & Jabra Elite 10 ANC Earbuds Offers mil @ 2:30
Superior active noise cancelling earbuds ▶ No More Jabra Elite Earbuds! @ 1:50
I found that the Elite 8 actives andc performed much better and that's largely due to them being inear earbuds as opposed to the open ear design on the elite 10 a lot less noise happens to make its way in because of the seal the silicone tips create ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 3:40
both adaptive noise canceling and an adjustable here through transparency mode that lets you hear the outside world ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 2:48
really good active noise cancelling ▶ No More Jabra Elite Earbuds! @ 2:16
slightly improved adaptive noise canceling and wind reduction technology ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 1:09
transparency mode works as it should noises coming in sounded natural ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 4:05
adaptive hybrid a n c ▶ Best Running Earphones !!! Jabra Elite 8 Active Wireless Ear @ 0:56
hearthrough mode you can adjust the strength of this transparency mode from within the app ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 3:32
the ANC it knocks away the outside noise gym chatter gone the clanking of the weights vanished the Roaring engines from Vehicles outside you can barely hear a whisper ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active: Indulge gadgets @ 2:12
active noise cancellation ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 1:22
great noise cancelling ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 3:18
Wind cancellation works as well as on the previous generation ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 8:14
hearr mode (ambient/transparency mode) ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 1:25
the hearr mode is like your own personal announcer letting you hear the environment around you without sacrificing your immersion in the music ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active: Indulge gadgets @ 2:22
Significantly improved Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) compared to previous generation ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 6:58
adaptive active noise cancellation and also a hearr mode ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 1:02
hybrid active ANC ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 1:04
hearr mode when you want to listen to the environment ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 4:24
fantastic ANC and hearr mode, close to top tier ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 8:59
nice and natural sounding transparency mode ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 4:59

Comfort and Fit (32)

fantastic in the gym ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 0:01
one of the best fit active earbuds ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 2:50
wearing them for 7 to 8 hours fatigue free ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 3:04
one of the best fitting earbuds in the jabber line ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 0:23
easily the best sports ebug you can get right now ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 12:45
just like the elite 7 actives before them the Elite 8 actives have Shake grip technology and what that is is a little bit extra grip on the silicone tips ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 1:37
these simply did not move I had no fear that these were going to fall out whatsoever they're also small enough where they don't up past my ears and they're very late coming in at only 5 G each so you forget that they're in your ears when they're in there ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 1:50
fit my ears quite well ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 1:27
Jabra's Shake grip rubber coating that gives them an added bit of grip and most people should get a very secure fit ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 2:39
secure in ear fit with the Jabra Shake grip ▶ Best Running Earphones !!! Jabra Elite 8 Active Wireless Ear @ 0:54
Shake grip which is a liquid silicon rubber compound that holds the earb more securely in the year without need for year Wings ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 1:10
combine that with the pressure relief fence these along with the sevens before them are probably one of the most comfortable earbuds I have tested to date ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 2:07
best wireless earbuds for running ▶ Best Running Earphones !!! Jabra Elite 8 Active Wireless Ear @ 0:28
noise isolated design with the same ear tips ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 1:23
worked well for running ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 2:46
St sizes of silicon y JS to ensure a tight seal and ccure fit ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 3:23
Jabra Shake provides a secure inion hold ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 0:58
good silicone tips fit perfectly ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 2:01
ip68 military grade toughness Shake grip Tech that makes them stick to your ears ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active: Indulge gadgets @ 0:41
really good comfort fit and they really are secure running…exercising no issue…very discreet ▶ Best Running Earphones !!! Jabra Elite 8 Active Wireless Ear @ 3:42
fit is pretty tight and since they come with different ear Jael sizes I think they would fit for most people ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 3:23
shap grip coating which makur that they stay in place during workouts or while running ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 0:25
comfortable enough to wear while sleeping ▶ Best Running Earphones !!! Jabra Elite 8 Active Wireless Ear @ 4:01
pretty comfortable to wear for a few hours at a time ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 0:31
comfort-wise they're equally impressive the oval ear tips feel like a gentle cozy hug for your auditory candles ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active: Indulge gadgets @ 1:03
even if you are running or cycling on a bumpy road they just won't fall out ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 3:31
ear GS in three different sizes to fit all ears ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 1:39
Excellent fit and stability ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Built To Last @ 1:18
my favorite premium sports workout earbuds of 2023 ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 0:06
very secure and they fit very well, they do not move inside of your ears ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 2:24
Secure fit during workouts (no adjustments needed) ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Built To Last @ 2:13
number one on premium level workout and sports earbuds for 2023 ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 7:27

Battery Life (30)

5 minutes is going to give you 1 hour of usage, fantastic quick charging technology ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 0:57
case does support wireless charging ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 4:17
battery life is pretty amazing, 8 hours of battery life on a single charge, 32 with the case ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 0:43
8 hours with the buds 32 hours in total with the case and that's with noise canceling on ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 1:50
disable Active noise cancelling you're going to get well above 50 ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 0:50
56 hours of total battery life with case ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 4:52
battery life is decent uh you get 32 hours with the case that the case but eight hours on the earbuds himself ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active & Jabra Elite 10 ANC Earbuds Offers mil @ 3:02
wireless charging ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 5:11
8 hours of music time with ANC on ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 5:03
350 days standby time, 15 days with regular use ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 5:24
14 hours of music time with ANC off ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 5:01
fast charge: 5 minutes charge will give you a 1 hour ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 5:17
in my test of listening to music at 50% volume without turned on I started my day off at 7:00 a.m. and I was able to get to 10:14 p.m. for a total of 15 hours and 14 minutes which is impressive ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 6:57
32 hours of battery from the charging case ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 5:07
jabber rates these for up to 14 hours of usage with an additional 56 hours wor the case ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 6:47
if I'm not mistaken these have the longest battery life of any earbud I've tested so far ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 7:07
The new charging case has rounded corners and does offer wireless charging ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 1:36
USB a to USBC cable for Wired charging and the earbuds are CH wireless charging capable ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 8:25
fast charging is available here with 5 minutes giving you an extra hour of play time and wireless charging is also available ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 7:15
battery life is rated at up to eight hours with ANC on and 14 with it off ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 4:24
lasted 9 hours and 3 minutes on a single charge which is definitely above average ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 2:49
fast charge feature (5 minutes for 1 hour) ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 1:53
battery life is pretty good, up to 8 hours of battery life with one charge and with the case up to 32 hours with the the a andc off it can even go up to 56 hours ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 1:20
battery life is pretty good, up to 14 hours on a single charge and with the case included even up to 56 hours with the NC on you get up to 8 hours per full charge and with decays 32 hours overall ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 5:21
battery life picks at 8 hours per use withc and hear through and up to 14 hours without both together with the charging case you are able to achieve a maximum of 32 hours withc and here true and 56 hours without both ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 8:09
wireless charging ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 1:29
relatively fast charging speed, get up to 1 hour of battery life with just 5 minute of charging ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 5:44
charging case also provides an additional three charges to the earbuds and you can charge up the case via its USBC input or wirelessly ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 2:57
fantastic battery life: ~14 hours with ANC off, ~8 hours with ANC on ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 1:31
wireless charging on the case ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 1:57

Connectivity and Stability (24)

Uses lc3 codec for streaming ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 2:33
support multi-point ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 3:15
Bluetooth 5.3 ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 3:11
Multi-point/multi-device connection allows switching between phone, laptop, tablet, and smart case ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 3:47
Low enough latency for casual gaming, especially with LC3 codec and case ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 4:26
multi-point connection is present allowing you to connect them to up to two devices at the same time ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 2:31
we have Bluetooth 5.3 which works great as expected I had no issues with connecting these to any of my devices and I never experienced any loss in sound ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 2:21
No dropped signals, lip sync issues, or other connectivity problems during testing ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 4:21
either earbuds allow for one-sided listening and have perfect connectivity to the app ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 8:33
Bluetooth 5.3 with AAC and SBC support ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 1:48
Multi-point Bluetooth pairing is available from the get-go ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 3:29
latency low enough to watch YouTube videos comfortably while streaming from the case ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 1:40
Bluetooth multi-point ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active & Jabra Elite 10 ANC Earbuds Offers mil @ 3:21
support the latest and greatest Bluetooth version 5.3 together with the basic a and SPC codex ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 7:57
multi-point connection ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 4:25
support Google fastp feature that enables effortless pairing with your Android devices this is further enhanced with switch pair on a Windows 11 laptop desktop PC or tablet ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 8:43
Bluetooth multipoint to stay paired to your phone and laptop at the same time ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 2:01
Jabra works with Bluetooth multipoint here so you can switch between paired devices in a breeze ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 1:35
do not have any latency in the audio Transmission ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 9:01
Bluetooth 5.3 (most stable Bluetooth) ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Built To Last @ 0:41
no latency issues ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 8:39
Bluetooth LE audio compatible with LC3 codec, along with AAC and SBC ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 3:38
Transmitter function also works with laptops/tablets for lower latency/better efficiency ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 1:31
jabra's best pair when it comes Toc strength ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 4:30

Call Quality (17)

fantastic call Quality improved by six mics ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 2:14
core quality is on par with the superior airpods Pro second gen ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 7:15
perform exceptionally well in the workplace for phone calls ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 0:06
Good side tone quality (natural and crisp) ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Built To Last @ 4:59
six microphones ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active & Jabra Elite 10 ANC Earbuds Offers mil @ 2:54
Automatic handling of incoming phone calls during multi-point use ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 4:05
modestly upgraded version of the elite 7 Pro with six microphones instead of four ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 1:07
Six-mic setup handles traffic noise and wind well during calls (similar to previous gen) ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 4:35
six onboard microphones and I found they do a pretty good job of blocking out background noise ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 3:06
six build and microphones work well plus there's an option in the app that lets you reduce wind noise to improve the audio quality even more ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 5:00
side tone ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 9:45
Improved microphones ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Built To Last @ 0:49
six built and microphones you will also get a pretty decent mic quality for taking phone calls ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 1:11
Sone option in the app which enables you to hear yourself when talking ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 5:13
the six mic call technology makes you sound crystal clear and Loud even if you're huffing and puffing during your workouts or while walking in public places with traffic noise ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active: Indulge gadgets @ 3:05
side tone for calls, hear your voice nice and naturally ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 3:39
call Quality is excellent ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 6:20

Value for Money (12)

very popular earbuds ▶ No More Jabra Elite Earbuds! @ 0:35
the Elite 8 actives sound better they have a more comfortable and secure fit they're way more durable they have exceptional battery life and best of all they're cheaper ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 8:12
2-year warranty ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 4:16
some of the best true wireless earbuds out there ▶ No More Jabra Elite Earbuds! @ 5:17
not a whole lot to complain about ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 4:04
supported their earbuds for a long time ▶ No More Jabra Elite Earbuds! @ 1:56
some of my favorite earbuds on the market ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 0:12
one of the best ▶ No More Jabra Elite Earbuds! @ 2:28
fantastic all around pair ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 1:24
Better suited for everyday use due to improved ANC, smart case, and more balanced sound ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 10:27
fantastic all round pair ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 0:48
really really good allround performance ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 2:56

Design and Style (11)

New color options ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 14:41
very low profile ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds @ 4:56
it's identical to what we've seen with the elite 10, it's small in size where fits easily in your pants pocket without creating much bulk and it features a flip top design ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 0:59
really small really tight and they're light ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 4:00
perfect size ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 9:20
lightweight at 5 grams each and compact sitting fairly flush with your ears ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 2:36
slightly Slimmer and definitely as small and compat as the Apple airpods Pro second gen Sony WF 1000x Mark 5 and The martiall Motif nc2 ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 2:32
Compact size, deep fit, low weight, secure grip (same as previous generation) ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 2:01
stunning looking ▶ Best Running Earphones !!! Jabra Elite 8 Active Wireless Ear @ 4:16
best Jabra design that I've seen, refined fit ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 2:46
love the design, the fit is really really good and comfortable and secure ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 1:43

Cons (53)

Noise Cancellation (15)

wind noise cancellation is not as good as expected ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 8:48
Wind reduction mode still struggles with wind and transparency ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 8:10
wind noise cancellation is not 100% sure ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 @ 2:05
Still some white noise and occlusion in transparency mode ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 7:56
going to take about 8 seconds for your noise cancelling to turn back on when there's no more wind detected so a bit on the slower side ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 8:22
ad active Gen 2 the most amount of occlusion ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 9:39
neither the ANC or the transparency are quite up to the level of the airpods pro O2 ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 2:56
ad active Gen 2 slightly more white noise but only noticeable if you're in a quiet environment ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 9:22
ANC does enough to get the job done taking them to the laundr mat the humming of the machines was canceled out but higher frequencies like conversations manage to sneak their way through ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 3:29
Slightly more noticeable high-pitched hiss in hear-through mode compared to previous generation (only noticeable in quiet environments) ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 7:54
ANC cannot be personalized to your liking from strong to weak ANC ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 5:06
Adaptive ANC algorithm can be thrown off by some noises (e.g., boiling water), causing hissing. Seems to be fixed in firmware update. ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 7:36
noise cancelling not quite as good as the elite 10 Gen 2 ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 3:20
Wind cancellation improvement may be marginal ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 8:21
active noise cancellation is pretty decent but not as good as the airpods Pro 2 ▶ Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 4:10

Sound Quality (13)

Elite 10 Gen 2 tuning is considered slightly "kooky" ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 12:59
new stereo mode which opens up the Sound Stage even more than before but adds a bit of like Echo and Reverb it sounds quite strange but overall the spatial audio here isn't great it doesn't really open up the sound that much you lose a lot of clarity so listen to music it doesn't work very well even when watching movies I wouldn't say it's really worth worth using ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 11:44
lack a little bit of refinement and accuracy compared to even more expensive earbuds including in the elite 10 and Sony wf-1000x Mark V ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 3:53
at a low volume level it doesn't heat as deep as the siser momentum through W the street ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 4:08
spal audio added a ton of Reverb to the mix there was no sign of a wider Sound Stage or openness in the instrument separation indeed more work is needed via software updates to tune it for future use ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 5:38
Sound Stage still far from the best auto best which is the saniser momentum true Wireless tree ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 4:31
highs can be a little bright out of the box ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 11:09
they might not be audio file level detail like the senheiser but more like a skull candy where its emphasis is on the mids and lows ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active: Indulge gadgets @ 1:59
not the cleanest sound ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 10:50
earbuds lacking a little bit in the mids and the highs ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 4:04
bass not as clean as Elite 10, might bleed into mids ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! @ 10:29
spatial sound is okay, but not up to standard of others, no head tracking ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 6:50
missing sound ID or hair ID for personalized EQ ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 7:09

Value for Money (7)

pretty pricey earbud ▶ No More Jabra Elite Earbuds! @ 0:45
if you don't need this case audio transmission there are better value ebds out there like the OnePlus buds Pro 3 or the nothing ear ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 12:51
never been known to have like these very cheap earbuds ▶ No More Jabra Elite Earbuds! @ 0:47
it's not not industry leading by any means ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 3:59
jabber is shutting down its Elite line of earbuds ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 4:34
Price tag of $229/€249 may be steep ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 12:14
Jabra is phasing out the Elite line ▶ Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best @ 11:01

Connectivity and Stability (5)

it could get a little bit messy at times on generation one ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 10:31
you needed to pause the music on one device first before being able to switch to the next ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! @ 2:35
don't support the aptx audio codec for Android devices ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 3:09
a couple of instances where the one earbud would stutter and drop out a little bit ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 1:53
missing any sort of highres audio codec ▶ BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active @ 6:41

Call Quality (3)

Microphone performance is only marginally better, not a significant upgrade. ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 12:37
slightly disappointed with voice calling performance ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 8:07
small shortcomings in their performance particularly their voice calling performance ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Diffe @ 4:14

Comfort and Fit (3)

Earwax buildup potential due to in-ear design ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Built To Last @ 1:34
did not fit as well too much years compared to the elite 7 active it relies more so on the ear tip to secure the bus in my years than the back portions of the but itself ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® @ 0:56
would have liked to see some wings or hooks ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 0:33

Controls and Features (2)

Smart case feature might be unused by some users ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 4:29
would have preferred to have touch controls as each time you press the button it kind of jams the earbud further and further into your ear canal ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds @ 1:14

Battery Life (2)

Smart case requires carrying an extra cable ▶ Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of a @ 4:16
the battery life might not be a heavyweight champion Contender clocking in at 8 hours on a single charge and 24 with this case ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active: Indulge gadgets @ 2:56

Build Quality and Durability (2)

they used to say that they were drop proof or shock resistance but that's nowhere to be seen now on the specs ▶ Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) @ 1:34
Temporary static noise after submersion in water ▶ Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Built To Last @ 3:56

Design and Style (1)

a lot of people aren't that aware of them ▶ No More Jabra Elite Earbuds! @ 5:20

Review sources

Jabra Elite 8 Active Review | DARADISER ® by DARADISER — 24 pros, 5 cons
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review: Ultimate Workout Earbuds with Dolby Audio 🎧 | Unboxing & Test by EBPMAN Tech Reviews — 27 pros, 0 cons
Jabra Elite 10 & Elite 8 Active Review: Designed To Be Different by CNET — 21 pros, 5 cons
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: One Of The BEST Workout Earbuds We've Reviewed! by SoundGuys — 18 pros, 6 cons
Why You Don't Need AirPods... | Jabra Elite 8 Active by Maxim Salazar — 23 pros, 1 cons
Jabra Elite 8 Active Review! by Adventures with CC — 19 pros, 3 cons
Improved Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Review | Taking The Best To New Heights by Andy's Tech Tone — 17 pros, 5 cons
BEST Premium Workout Earbuds (2023)! 🏆 Jabra Elite 8 Active Review by Richer Tech Reviews — 19 pros, 3 cons
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 #JabraElite8ActiveGen2 by Jim O Brien Tech techbuzzireland — 18 pros, 2 cons
Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of an Era. by DHRME — 14 pros, 6 cons
Jabra Elite 8 Active - The BEST EarBuds for Active People! by Digital Slang — 17 pros, 3 cons
Jabra Elite 10 & 8 Active Gen 2 (RANKED against the BEST) by Picky Audio — 10 pros, 7 cons
Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Built To Last by TechOutAdam — 12 pros, 2 cons
Best Running Earphones !!! Jabra Elite 8 Active Wireless Earbuds Review by Geekanoids — 12 pros, 0 cons
Jabra Elite 8 Active: Indulge gadgets by Indulge Express (indulgexpress) — 10 pros, 2 cons
No More Jabra Elite Earbuds! by Gamesky — 8 pros, 3 cons
Jabra Elite 8 Active & Jabra Elite 10 ANC Earbuds Offers military-grade toughness & Dolby support by AV Atmos — 10 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Jabra Elite 8 Active worth buying?

Based on 17 independent YouTube reviews, the Jabra Elite 8 Active scores 4.4/5 with 279 positive and 53 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #2 in the True Wireless Earbuds category.

What do reviewers like most about the Jabra Elite 8 Active?

The most praised aspects are sound quality, build quality and durability, controls and features — Sound Quality (46 mentions), Build Quality and Durability (38 mentions), Controls and Features (37 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Jabra Elite 8 Active?

Reviewers most frequently criticize noise cancellation, sound quality — Noise Cancellation (15 mentions), Sound Quality (13 mentions).

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