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Jabra

Jabra Elite 8 Active (1st Gen)

Name: Jabra Elite 8 Active (1st Gen)
Brand: Jabra
SKU: B0CB9563MB
Price: 192.80 USD

Grippy and waterproof, let's go for a run.

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$192.80

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noise cancelling & sound

7.6/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

7.6

0.010.0

At 7.6, its noise cancelling beats 38% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 94 of the 266 we've cataloged.

4.9/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.9

1.05.0

A 4.9 puts its audio quality in the top quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 63 of the 266 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

8 hAbove average

8 h

3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 248 of 266 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

56 hAbove average

56 h

7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 246 of 266 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP54/IP68

IPX436%IP5516%IP5415%IPX511%

Based on 244 of 266 wireless earbuds we've cataloged.

Noise Cancellation Type

Adaptive

Active61%Passive14%Hybrid9%Adaptive7%

Adaptive appears on 7% of the 181 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 8 h
Battery Life With Case: 56 h
Charging Method: USB-C + Wireless
Full Charge Minutes: 180 min
Battery Life Anc On: 9.42 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IP54/IP68
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Adaptive
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Depth: 36 dB
Anc Modes: Off, ANC on, transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Adaptive Anc: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 47×24×65 mm
Color Options: Black, caramel, dark grey, navy
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Deep insert
Weight Per Earbud: 5 g
Weight With Case: 46 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Physical buttons
Eq Customization: Presets only
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Spatial Audio: Fixed
Voice Assistant Support: Siri, Google Assistant

Microphone

Count: 6
Noise Reduction Type: Active
Type: Mic array

Release

Date: 2023-08-31
Msrp Usd: 199 USD
Year: 2023

Lab data

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Jabra Elite 8 Active (1st Gen)SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Jabra Elite 8 Active (1st Gen): frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	3.8
25	4.9
32	5.7
40	6.4
50	6.9
63	6.6
80	5.3
100	3.4
125	1.2
160	-1.5
200	-3.4
250	-3.6
315	-2.7
400	-1.8
500	-1.6
630	-0.7
800	-0.3
1000	0.1
1250	2.2
1600	3.9
2000	5.0
2500	7.1
3150	8.8
4000	7.6
5000	5.7
6300	7.7
8000	6.0
10000	5.4
12500	-6.5
16000	-6.7
20000	-8.7

Jabra Elite 8 Active (1st Gen)

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Jabra Elite 8 Active (1st Gen): passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	8.0
26	-0.0
33	1.3
41	1.4
52	2.0
65	2.4
82	2.9
103	3.1
130	3.5
163	4.6
205	4.3
259	5.4
325	6.3
410	9.8
516	10.7
613	10.5
772	14.2
972	15.8
1220	16.8
1540	17.1
1940	22.8
2440	33.0
3070	40.0
3870	38.7
4870	40.4
6130	42.4
7720	36.3
9720	32.1
12200	33.8
15400	35.6
19400	33.7

Jabra Elite 8 Active (1st Gen)

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Jabra Elite 8 Active (1st Gen): noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	-1.5
26	-5.8
33	1.3
41	7.1
52	15.3
65	23.1
82	32.4
103	34.0
130	23.3
163	19.2
205	18.9
259	14.5
325	9.3
410	9.5
516	13.3
613	13.4
772	16.5
972	21.0
1220	19.5
1540	20.7
1940	21.8
2440	27.2
3070	29.4
3870	26.5
4870	24.2
6130	20.3
7720	38.8
9720	27.2
12200	30.4
15400	20.4
19400	15.2

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

8.1/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byJasper LastoriaWriterReviewed October 2023

Noise cancelling7.6

Isolation5.2

Battery life7.4

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity5.0

Design8.5

The verdict

If you need highly durable earbuds, the Jabra Elite 8 Active deliver in spades. They will stay in your ears, provided you can get a good fit. The sound is good, and the noise canceling works well. Athletes who want something office-appropriate can rejoice.

✓What we like

✓ShakeGrip coating keeps the buds in place

✓IP68 (earbuds) IP54 (case)

✓Battery life

✓Frequency response

✓Useful equalizer

✕What could be better

✕Three ear tips is not enough for workout earbuds

✕Buttons can be heard and felt when actuated

✕Deep in-ear fit is polarizing

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