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Jabra

Jabra Elite 8 Active (2nd Gen)

Name: Jabra Elite 8 Active (2nd Gen)
Brand: Jabra
SKU: B0D5DP3PYH
Price: 229.99 USD

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noise cancelling & sound

8.1/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

8.1

0.010.0

At 8.1, its noise cancelling beats 64% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 92 of the 264 we've cataloged.

4.8/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.8

1.05.0

A 4.8 puts its audio quality in the top half of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 63 of the 264 we've cataloged.

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

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

9.03 hAbove average

9.03 h

3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 247 of 264 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

32-56 hAbove average

32 h

7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 264 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP68

IPX435%IP5516%IP5415%IP681%

IP68 appears on 1% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).

Noise Cancellation Type

Adaptive

Active61%Passive13%Hybrid11%Adaptive7%

Adaptive appears on 7% of the 180 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 9.03 h
Battery Life With Case: 32-56 h
Full Charge Minutes: 180 min
Battery Life Anc On: 8 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IP68
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Adaptive
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Depth: 25 dB
Anc Modes: Off,anc,transparency
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Bluetooth Codec: AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Range: 10 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 24 x 47 x 65 mm mm
Color Options: Black, coral, navy, olive
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Deep insert
Weight Per Earbud: 5 g
Weight With Case: 48 g

Features

Certified For: Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Physical buttons
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Find My Device: Find My Device (Google)
Auto Pause: Yes
Spatial Audio: Fixed

Identity

Model Number: 100-99161903-99

Microphone

Count: 6
Type: Mic array

Release

Date: 2024-06
Msrp Usd: 229.99 USD
Year: 2024

Lab data

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Jabra Elite 8 Active (2nd 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 (2nd Gen): frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	2.5
25	3.6
32	4.8
40	5.8
50	6.2
63	5.7
80	4.0
100	2.3
125	1.3
160	-1.2
200	-4.9
250	-4.5
315	-4.3
400	-3.7
500	-2.7
630	-0.2
800	-0.2
1000	0.0
1250	1.1
1600	3.8
2000	6.7
2500	8.8
3150	8.6
4000	6.2
5000	5.1
6300	3.2
8000	3.3
10000	-6.0
12500	-7.8
16000	-6.3
20000	-13.2

Jabra Elite 8 Active (2nd 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 (2nd Gen): passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	6.4
26	5.6
33	3.7
41	4.7
52	6.0
65	5.8
82	7.1
103	7.6
130	7.3
163	9.2
205	10.3
259	9.9
325	9.5
410	11.4
516	9.7
613	9.6
772	15.4
972	19.9
1220	19.1
1540	20.9
1940	23.7
2440	27.4
3070	28.1
3870	35.7
4870	34.0
6130	36.5
7720	26.6
9720	35.1
12200	24.8
15400	17.8
19400	32.8

Jabra Elite 8 Active (2nd Gen)

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

Jabra Elite 8 Active (2nd Gen): noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	1.1
26	9.8
33	20.4
41	28.9
52	28.3
65	28.2
82	30.2
103	28.8
130	25.4
163	25.1
205	20.3
259	14.9
325	9.9
410	11.2
516	10.8
613	10.1
772	15.5
972	26.6
1220	24.5
1540	24.4
1940	26.7
2440	29.7
3070	29.2
3870	33.0
4870	40.7
6130	36.6
7720	27.2
9720	34.6
12200	25.0
15400	17.1
19400	25.2

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

8.6/ 10

Highly recommended

Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed July 2024

Noise cancelling8.1

Isolation7.0

Battery life7.3

Comfort & fit8.0

Connectivity7.5

Design8.5

The verdict

The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 are excellent workout earbuds. Beyond that, their extensive list of features make these great all-around wireless earbuds. There won't be stock for long, so grab these while you can.

✓What we like

✓Can connect to wired sources

✓Spatial audio

✓Good battery life

✓Extremely durable

✓Feature-packed app

✓Great noise canceling

✕What could be better

✕Future updates uncertain

✕Lacking in the highs

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