The Jabra Elite Active 8 is a true in-ear wireless earbuds, touted by the manufacturers as the “World’s toughest earbuds” with an IP68 rating, making them water resistant in fresh water to a maximum depth of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes and protected from dust. These earbuds are designed for serious athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who require durable, high-quality, and noise-cancelling earbuds that can withstand various conditions and environments.
The kit comes in the standard Jabra-type case (IP54). The earphones’ external feel is of Liquid silicone rubber, and the feel and design may not appeal to everyone as plain in the tones and feel as compared to other Jabra earphones. They come in a variety of colors including Black, Navy-Caramel, and Dark Grey.
Accessories:
- Earbuds
- 3 sets of EarGels™
- Charging case
- USB-C to USB-A cable
- Warranty and warning leaflet
Features:
- The world’s toughest earbuds* –dust, water, and sweatproof
- Fully dust & waterproof earbuds (IP68) and case (IP54)
- Auto-adjusted noise cancelling even in windy environments with
- Adaptive Hybrid ANC
- Secure in-ear fit with Jabra
- ShakeGrip™ Lifelike Spatial Sound powered by Dolby Audio
- Stable connection with your Smartwatch while you exercise
- 6-microphone call technology for clear calls on-the-go
Setup:
The setup is standard in terms of connecting to the Bluetooth device as normal. The Multimode technology allows the earbuds to connect with multiple devices at the same time (up to 10 can be connected).
- Charge the earbuds and the charging case using the included USB-C cable.
- Download the Jabra Sound+ app on your smartphone from the App Store or Google Play Store.
- Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone.
- Remove the earbuds from the charging case.
- Open the Jabra Sound+ app and follow the on-screen instructions to pair the earbuds with your smartphone.
- Once the earbuds are paired, you can customize the settings using the Jabra Sound+ app, such as adjusting the equalizer, enabling ANC, and customizing the controls.
- You can also use the physical controls on the earbuds to control music playback, answer calls, and activate ANC or HearThrough mode.
The Jabra Sound+ app is not required on the setup while recommended to use as this allows customizes on the earphones. The app allows the registration for the 2-year warranty, personalize the earbud, use the voice assistance.
Conclusion:
The Manufacturers quote the Jabra Elite Active 8 as the world’s toughest earbuds, which is done without adding bulk to the earphones or reducing the audio quality or deterioration in the battery life, keeping a remarkable 8 hours or 32 hours with the case. The adaptive hybrid active noise cancellation was excellent in reducing noise in the background but was noticeable on calls, colleagues in the background voice could be heard on the other end of the calls. The bass may not be as good as other Jabra products, but There was a fair balance between, mids, and highs, with impressive adaptive noise cancellation and Dolby Spatial audio features.
The ability to connect multiple phones. laptops via the multimode technology is a must for me having a variety of products connected and any one time. The ability to use only one earbud as required is a handy feature when multitasking. The Jabra Elite Active 8 design looked similar to many other Jabra products but the Secure in-ear fit worked very well and did not fall out even during challenging situations making them ideal for exercise and outdoor activities due to its durable build and strong ANC. The software via the Jabra Sound+ app has worked seamlessly and connected to phones as would be expected from Jabra. Another great product from Jabra with a bonus of durability with great battery life.