The latest and greatest from Jabra has arrived and the all new Jabra Elite 8 and Elite 10 Gen 2 which which dropped out of the blue not so long ago and you can read more on that here.
With the Elite 8 active in Olive and Elite 1o in Soft White these are two of the better colours to date from the company and both earbuds are packed with plenty of specs for the spec lovers.
These earbuds offer a new dimension to the audio experience, with improved spatial sound tuning and Dolby Atmos support, as well as new spatial sound benefits across a wider range of content, including podcasts. In blind tests, 95% of respondents preferred the spatial sound tuning delivered with Gen 2
We will be testing these out over the next few weeks and today give you a side by side comparison of both so you can see what you get for your hard earned cash.
Any questions do ask on our social media and YouTube where you will find the first look and unboxing below.
Pricing
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: MRSP £229.99, available in Navy, Black & two new colours (Coral and Olive), Mid-June 2024. Find out more here: www.jabra.co.uk/elite8activegen2
Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2: MRSP £259.99, available in Titanium Black, Gloss Black, Cocoa and two new colours (Denim and Soft White), Mid-June 2024. Find out more here: www.jabra.co.uk/elite10gen2
Key features of the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2:
LE Audio smart case for streaming spatial sound from gym equipment & more
Improved Spatial Sound powered by Dolby Audio
Improved Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise cancellation. Up to 2x stronger than Elite 8 Active previous generation
New Natural HearThrough with enhanced wind-noise detection. Twice as effective as Elite 8 Active previous generation
Improved call performance with 6 microphones, wind-protecting mesh and noise cancellation algorithm
Fully sweatproof, waterproof and workout- proof with IP68 rated earbuds (and an IP54 rated dust and splash proof case)
Secure wing-free fit with Jabra ShakeGripTM technology
Up to 8-hours battery life and up to 32-hours with case (ANC on)
Stable Smartwatch connectivity***, Swift Pair, Google Fast Pair & Spotify Tap playback
Bluetooth Multipoint connection
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 and Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 – techbuzzireland
Key features of the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2:
LE Audio smart case for streaming spatial sound from home TV’s & more
Improved Spatial Sound with Dolby Head Tracking & a more immersive Dolby Atmos experience
Improved Jabra Advanced Active Noise Cancellation. Up to 2x stronger than Elite 10 previous generation
Improved 6-mic call technology with effective noise-reduction algorithms
New Natural HearThrough with enhanced wind-noise detection. Twice as effective as Elite 10 previous generation
Rich bass from powerful 10mm speakers
Semi-open design with Jabra ComfortFit technology for all-day comfort
The Jabra Elite 10 have been the latest earbuds to sit in my ears for some time now and is the latest and greatest from their company alongside their Elite Active 8 which are again one of their latest additions to their line up of products. The packaging is again familiar keeping in line with the portfolio keeping them distinguished from other in the market and a brand easy to recognize in store.
The presentation again is excellent and that can be seen in the unboxing video with the Elite Active 8 which has been recently reviewed here. The case design has slightly changed on this and appears taller and thinner and the earbud design itself is again familiar with nice clicky controls giving a satisfying click and getting the job done first time rather than missing inputs which can happen on some earbuds.
The earbuds fit well with the newly shaped tips and give decent passive noise isolation out of the box and has a rubberized coating on the housing, they still fit well and will not fall out of the ears even when training and offers an IP57 rating but it is the sound that most people want to know about which we will discuss later and in the video review below. The Jabra Advanced ANCTM which blocks out 2x more noise than Jabra’s standard ANC and from my testing is accurate so again making these ideal for calls on the go and of course enjoying your music to the fullest and calls also came out well on both ends when testing and even in the wind which we had plenty of lately.
Battery life is decent to and on par with their claims on a standard users viewpoint, a heavy user like me however turns things up the max with volume and EQ settings so I get a bit less which is the norm here but overall decent battery life and again wireless charging is present here which I am glad was not dropped. In real testing about 26 hours in total was seen with my settings and another great feature is multipoint pairing with bluetooth 5.3 which for me is a vital feature with any pair of earbuds, I can live without it but is a feature I require.
The app once again is packed with features and also ensure you do the full set-up in the app to get the best out of the earbuds, this is the case for many earbuds today and I recommend not to skip as many folks do and is a question I often get from people buying earbuds on my word saying they are not enjoying them and this is the reason why, if the feature is there it is there to be used so use it.
Jabra Elite 10 earbuds – techbuzzireland
The controls work a treat as mentioned above and the sound is again top notch as expected and this time around we have head tracking on board which is a feature we are now seeing more of and is excellent, you might ask what head tracking is and it is simply keeping the audio balanced as you would hear in real life in your ears when your head is tuned in a different direction keeping it simple, you may of heard of the term “spatial audio”. So for example if you turn your head to the right the audio sounds more in the left side. It’s cool if you have not tried it yet. With the Jabra Elite 10 you have Dolby Atmos with the head tracking keeping things immersive.
So when it comes to sound you know what the answer is here, it once again is great with highs lows and mids all balanced well, good volume great bass and more but you have the Sound+ app to help you along and customise things to your requirements and you can see below the screenshots taken from the app as well as a tour of the app in the video review.
With any Jabra earbuds you will be onto a winner with sound and these are not different however I did find them a little brighter overall than previous models but this is fine as they can be fine tuned, everyone’s ears are different and thoughts are subjective but from someone who tests the biggest range of earbuds in Ireland if you are in the market for a new pair of earbuds these are certainly an easy recommend from me if you want to shell out the euros, as cost is a thing for many these days.
You get what you pay for in today’s world for the most things in life and I believe many invest in their earbuds these days due to travel and work use and with the Jabra Elite 10 you have it all and are an investment if they are the right fit for your needs which the Elite 10 kinda cover all peoples needs with their latest installment. Many still compare today Apple Airpods Pro as a benchmark and I have tested them with a loan from a friend but still to this day do not own a pair of them because simply they are hyped up and do not live up to my expectations and there is better out there for less money and if you are a long time user of Jabra earbuds you know who wins here.
The Jabra Sound+ App
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Key features of the Elite 10:
Optimised for Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking, which enables a more immersive Dolby Atmos experience
Jabra ComfortFit technology for a natural airy fit and less occlusion with semi-open design to relieve ear pressure
6-mic call technology with advanced algorithms for better call clarity in any environment
Jabra Advanced ANCTM which blocks out 2x more noise than Jabra’s standard ANC
HearThrough technology with wind noise reduction
6-hour battery (27 hours with case) with ANC on, including pocket friendly cradle optimised for wireless charging
IP57-rating
Bluetooth Multipoint connection
Hands-free Voice Assistant, Fast Pair, Swift Pair, Spotify Tap playback
Ready to support Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) & LC3, LC3plus codec with future firmware update
Jabra Elite 10 out of case – techbuzzireland
Elite 10: MRSP £229.99, available in cream, cocoa, titanium black, gloss black, matte black, September 2023. Find out more at www.jabra.com/elite-10
Jabra, leader in personal sound and hybrid work solutions, today launches two new premium models to expand the top end of their Elite true wireless earbuds range. The Jabra Elite 8 Active, tested to be the world’s toughest earbuds*, and the Elite 10, Jabra’s most advanced earbuds for work and life with clear calls, all-day comfort and optimised to deliver a more immersive Dolby Atmos experience through Dolby Head Tracking.
The world’s toughest earbuds
Jabra’s new addition to its active range, the Elite 8 Active, will set a new standard for durability and fit. Built for much more than running or sports, they are designed to be durable enough for users regardless of what they choose to do and wherever life takes them.
Jabra Elite 8 Active
The Elite 8 Active buds pass all the required tests for the US Military Standard for Ruggedized Electronics (810H). That is everything from humidity and high temperature to rain and altitude. They are completely watertight when submerged up to 1.5m – they are IP68 rated, meaning they are fully dust and waterproof, whilst the charging case is IP54 rated to be dust and splashproof. In addition, we put the Elite 8 Active through their paces with Highly Accelerated Corrosion Testing (HACT). This requires the earbuds to pass 11 full cycles of testing, including enduring 2 hours in 40°C temperatures with 93% humidity, going through a 15-minute splash test in salt water, and surviving a 15-minute 40°C heat drying test, to successfully prove their anti-corrosion credentials. All of this whilst staying secure in the ear with the improved grip provided by Jabra ShakeGrip™ technology.
While Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds are proud to be tough, they have not sacrificed their sound, nor aesthetic. They are made to fuel workouts with incredible sound thanks to Dolby Audio, which delivers lifelike, clear sound for a longer and more comfortable listening experience. The Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) automatically optimises the ANC performance to the environment you’re in. Wind Neutralising HearThrough™ technology also muffles any wind interference without blocking out traffic, ensuring safety without compromising on steady sound.
With 6-mic call technology and wind noise protecting mesh, stable smartwatch connectivity**, Google Assistant, Fast Pair, Swift Pair and Spotify Tap, battery life for up to 8 hours (32 hours with a case), these earbuds are just as good for working as for working out.
Dialling-up your Dolby Atmos listening experience
Jabra’s new top-of-the-line Elite 10 earbuds promise the best combination of comfort, sound and calls anywhere, for both work and life. These true wireless earbuds, which are optimised for enjoying content in Dolby Atmos, are truly immersive and Jabra’s first earbuds to support Dolby Head Tracking. Dolby Head Tracking engages listeners in a whole new way by keeping them in the centre of the soundstage as they move their head, enabling a more natural sound experience for all your favourite entertainment, including both Dolby Atmos and stereo content. And when available, the combination of Dolby Head Tracking together with Dolby Atmos content further elevates the sound with incredible detail and clarity for the ultimate Dolby Atmos listening experience.
Jabra Elite 10 – techbuzzireland
The Elite 10 also eliminates surrounding noise with Jabra Advanced Active Noise CancellationTM. The ultra-powerful ANC auto-adjusts for what’s around you. This is achieved by infrasonic waves that measure the ear canal and algorithms which detect noise leakage and wind conditions. As a result, the earbuds will automatically switch to the highest ANC gain in noisier environments and reduce the gain in quiet places.
Designed with learnings from Elite 7 Pro for fit and Elite 85t for all-day wearing comfort, the Elite 10 is the first in Jabra’s true wireless earbuds range to offer Jabra ComfortFittechnology for the most natural, airy fit and less occlusion, due to its semi-open design that relieves ear pressure, allowing users to walk and talk in comfort. Every surface the ear touches is made of soft silicon for a snug fit, meaning less wearing fatigue for all-day use. These earbuds are also designed to cater for more ear shapes and sizes than ever before.
The Elite 10 is complete with 6-mic call technology for crystal-clear calls, 6-hour battery (27 hours with case), including a pocket friendly cradle optimised for wireless charging, Bluetooth Multipoint connection, hands-free voice assistance and easy pairing.
Calum MacDougall, SVP at Jabra, said, “Jabra has been successful by identifying user needs and then applying our unique audio engineering capabilities to meet those needs. For Elite 10, we focused on comfort and calls and music performance to meet the need for all day use from music to meetings. For Elite 8 Active, we meet the need for users to be confident to use their earbuds, wherever they are, from work to work-out”.
Javier Foncillas, VP Commercial Partnerships & Global Sales at Dolby Laboratories said, “Dolby innovations have redefined how entertainment is created and experienced for consumers across the world. We share Jabra’s passion and ambition for quality, and the combination of the new hero Elite range together with Dolby’s latest audio innovations like Dolby Head Tracking and Dolby Audio are a perfect match.”
Elite 8 Active: MRSP £199.99, available in caramel, navy, black and dark grey, August 2023. Find out more at www.jabra.com/elite-8-active
Elite 10: MRSP £229.99, available in cream, cocoa, titanium black, gloss black, matte black, September 2023. Find out more at www.jabra.com/elite-10
Caramel and cocoa will be available first on Jabra.com in North America for 45 days and across Europe, including UK & Ireland, for 60 days.
Key features of the Elite 8 Active:
IP68 rated dustproof, watertight, sweatproof and 1m drop-resistant earbuds, and an IP54 rated dust and splash proof case
Crystal clear sound and added dimensionality with Dolby Audio
Jabra ShakeGripTM technology for secure fit in a wing-free, sleek design
Adaptive Hybrid ANC auto-filters background noise
Wind Neutralising HearThroughTM for indoor and outdoor activities
6-mic call technology with wind noise protecting mesh
6mm speakers
Up to 8-hours battery life and up to 32-hours with case (ANC on)
Stable Smartwatch connectivity**
Google Assistant, Fast Pair, Swift Pair & Spotify Tap playback
Bluetooth Multipoint connection
Ready to support Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) & LC3, LC3plus codec with future firmware update
Key features of the Elite 10:
Optimised for Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking, which enables a more immersive Dolby Atmos experience
Jabra ComfortFit technology for a natural airy fit and less occlusion with semi-open design to relieve ear pressure
6-mic call technology with advanced algorithms for better call clarity in any environment
Jabra Advanced ANCTM which blocks out 2x more noise than Jabra’s standard ANC
HearThrough technology with wind noise reduction
6-hour battery (27 hours with case) with ANC on, including pocket friendly cradle optimised for wireless charging
IP57-rating
Bluetooth Multipoint connection
Hands-free Voice Assistant, Fast Pair, Swift Pair, Spotify Tap playback
Ready to support Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) & LC3, LC3plus codec with future firmware update
