The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 is the second generation of the Elite 8 Active keeping with the tone of the World’s toughest earbuds with a new feature in terms of a plug & play LE Audio smart case for streaming anywhere allowing connection via using the USB-C/3.5mm cable provided. The case and earbud are solid with an Earbud weight of (each earbud)5g with an IP rating (Headset) IP68 water resistant in fresh water to a maximum depth of 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes and are protected from dust and an IP rating (charging case) of IP54. This is to a Military Standard (MIL-STD-810h) ensuring a knock or 2 or in contract with liquid should be ok. The earbuds are manufactured using a springy silicone coating.
This model is available in Olive, Coral, Navy, and Black.
Accessories supplied
Features
- Fully sweatproof, waterproof & workout-proof
- Secure in-ear fit for the toughest workouts
- Stream spatial sound from equipment & more
- Immersive spatial sound answered by Dolby
- Natural Hear Through enhanced awareness when you want it
- Adaptive Hybrid ANC auto-filters unwanted noise, even in the windiest environments
Battery life
Setup and use
The headphones on opening allow for connection to Bluetooth directly while getting the most out of the JabraSound+ is the better option.The earbuds deliver excellent sound quality with customizable EQ settings through the Jabra Sound+ app. The app has received an impressive 4.5 out of 5 rating from over 199,000 reviews and 5 million downloads. The app also allows users to adjust call settings, HearThrough, and Sidetone to their preferences.
Smart Case
One of the standout features of the Elite 8 Active Gen 2 is the plug-and-play smart case that allows for audio streaming from any device with a 3.5mm or USB-C output. This versatile case makes it possible to enjoy spatial audio on gym equipment or even your TV at home.
Warranty
Jabra offers a 2-year warranty against failure from dust and water with app registration, providing peace of mind for users. The warranty can be easily registered through the Jabra Sound+ app.
Conclusion.
The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 is of excellent build quality using the same formula in design as the previous Elite 8 Active having excellent IP rating for water and dust to military standards. The software JabraSound+ has received excellent reviews and again can’t fault this. The Audio quality is great allowing for customisation of the audio experience or tailored to your style. The Adaptive Hybrid ANC auto-filters are good while the app default is to have the Wind environments turned off (possibly to save battery ) which I feel would be the best turned off as a regularly walking making calls and listening to a variety of music. (With this function turned off – wind distortion on calls is very annoying for the other end of the call. Picking up unwanted noise)
In conclusion, the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 is an excellent choice for those seeking durable, high-performance earbuds for their workouts and active lifestyles. The addition of the smart case and impressive battery life make them a top contender in the market.
It’s worth noting that Techbuzz Ireland previously reviewed the original Jabra Elite 8 Active, which can be found at
