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Jabra
Jabra Elite 8 Active (2nd Gen)
noise cancelling & sound
8.1/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling8.1
0.010.0
At 8.1, its noise cancelling beats 63% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 88 of the 261 we've cataloged.
4.8/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall4.8
1.05.0
A 4.8 puts its audio quality in the top half of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 65 of the 261 we've cataloged.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality
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Key specs
Battery Life Earbuds
9.03 hAbove average9.03 h
2 h15 h
above average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 261 we've cataloged.
Battery Life With Case
32-56 hAbove average32 h
7 h60 h
above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 261 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IP68IPX436%IP5517%IP5416%IP681%
IP68 appears on 1% of the 241 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 261).
Noise Cancellation Type
AdaptiveActive59%Passive16%Hybrid9%Adaptive7%
Adaptive appears on 7% of the 175 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 261).
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
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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 |
Jabra Elite 8 Active (2nd Gen)
4.9
4.5
4.1
4.8
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
SOUNDGUYS rating
Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed July 2024
8.6/ 10
Highly recommendedNoise 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.
✓Liked: Can connect to wired sources, Spatial audio, Good battery life, Extremely durable
✕Could be better: Future updates uncertain, Lacking in the highs
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