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Jabra Elite Active 8 Gen 2 & Elite 10 Gen 2 first look

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 
  • 6-hour battery (27 hours with case) with ANC on 
  • IP57-rating 
  • Bluetooth Multipoint connection 
  • Fast Pair, Swift Pair, Spotify Tap playback 

Jabra Elite 10 review

Jabra Elite Active 8 review

Unboxing and First Look

Jabra Powers AI-Driven Intelligent Meeting Experiences

Jabra, a global leader in personal sound and hybrid work solutions, is showcasing its latest in video collaboration at InfoComm 2024 including AI-driven intelligent meeting experiences, next generation meeting room management, and future proofing with enhanced service offerings.

Unlocking intelligent meeting experiences with PanaCast 50

AI technologies are helping to drive productivity and enhance today’s hybrid meeting experiences. Yet, the efficacy of AI assistants depends heavily on the input it receives. Jabra provides the audio quality input needed to optimise AI-powered intelligent meeting experiences.

The Jabra PanaCast 50 intelligent video bar is the first front-of-room device certified for Microsoft’s Intelligent Speaker functionality. Intelligent Speaker identifies who said what in a meeting room and accurately attributes speaker names to their transcript, enhancing AI-based productivity tools such as Intelligent Meeting Recap and Copilot in Microsoft Teams. As a certified Intelligent Speaker device, PanaCast 50 is designed to maximie accuracy in transcriptions and provides more accurate input for Intelligent Meeting Recap and Copilot.

Updates to PanaCast 50 will also bring Microsoft People Recognition* functionality to the video bar. With the PanaCast 50 180-degree field of view, all people in the meeting room are seen in the highest video quality, powering Microsoft People Recognition which recognises and adds the names of in-room participants to their individual videos and the meeting roster – providing a more equitable hybrid meeting experience.

New Multi-stream Dynamic Composition* for PanaCast 50 provides a close up of meeting room participants by giving individuals their own video stream, in addition to showing a panoramic view of the entire meeting room for a natural, inclusive experience for all meeting participants. With Intelligent Speaker, People Recognition and Multi-Stream Dynamic Composition, Jabra PanaCast 50 provides the most comprehensive hybrid meeting experience with Microsoft Teams.

“AI assistants have the potential to drive significant productivity gains in today’s hybrid workforce, but the right hardware is critical to unlocking the true value of these technologies,” said Holger Reisinger, SVP Enterprise Solutions at Jabra. “Our PanaCast portfolio provides a gateway to these intelligent experiences, and we will continue to enhance our video collaboration devices with AI-powered feature updates to meet the evolving needs of the hybrid workplace.”

A broader range of Jabra professional devices are also available to power AI-driven intelligent meeting experiences, including the Certified for Microsoft Teams Jabra Speak2 75 which now supports Intelligent Speaker.

More meeting flexibility and inclusivity with Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS

Jabra is bringing additional meeting flexibility to the Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS Android collaboration bar with the new Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) Mode. Available now, BYOD mode enables users to join meetings on other platforms from their own laptop by plugging a USB cable into the PanaCast 50 VBS. The high-quality camera, microphones, and speakers from the video bar will be used during the meeting, and the user’s laptop will serve as the temporary in-room compute – providing flexibility while maintaining a premium audio and video experience.

Updates to PanaCast 50 VBS will also provide audio clarity. New Enhanced Noise Suppression* intelligently separates voice from disruptive sounds such as typing and paper crunching to transmit high-quality, professional sound to remote participants.

New Single-stream Dynamic Composition for Teams Rooms includes a close-up view of the most recent speakers in a meeting room, along with a 180-degree panoramic view of the meeting room. New Multi-Stream Dynamic Composition for Zoom Rooms creates an individual real-time video feed of each in-room participant along with a 180-degree panoramic view of the meeting room. With this new feature, PanaCast 50 VBS supports six streams, including one full room video and an additional five streams to capture close-ups of participants in the meeting room. These new PanaCast 50 VBS features provide more inclusive meeting experiences, giving participants joining remotely a better view of everyone in the room.

Next generation meeting room management

Jabra+ for admins is Jabra’s new cloud-based API-first software platform for remote monitoring and management of meeting rooms. With Jabra+ for admins, users can seamlessly monitor and manage all Jabra meeting room solutions with a clear visual overview of rooms, locations, and devices.

As a unified software platform, Jabra+ for admins will eventually integrate with IT help desk systems and third-party tools to create an ecosystem for device management. Whether updating devices, customising headsets, or integrating with Jabra devices, users engage with a single system.

Jabra+ for admins meeting room management will be available end of June. Personal device management is planned for later this year.

Jabra Unveils Second Generation of Elite 8 Active and Elite 10, Taking Sound and Streaming to the Next Level

Jabra, a global leader in true wireless sound and hybrid work solutions, is unveiling the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 and Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 earbuds. Building upon the same great design and success of their predecessors, these next-generation earbuds come with enhancements that strengthen the audio experience.  

This includes the world’s first LE Audio smart case, enhanced spatial sound powered by Dolby Audio for a better music experience, and enhanced Natural HearThrough for better awareness when outdoors. Jabra’s Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) has also been made even stronger with improved mid- and low-frequency noise cancellation. 

Streaming anywhere 

Jabra has looked beyond the earbuds themselves with this next generation by engineering the world’s first LE Audio smart case. With an innovative design featuring dual USB-C and 3.5mm jack compatibility, the Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 Gen 2 prioritise universal streaming and connectivity at the press of a button.

Integrated seamlessly into the case, the built-in chip enables users to effortlessly connect and stream audio from a variety of devices directly to their earbuds. With lower latency than standard Bluetooth connections from case to buds, users can experience better audio and video sync, alongside Hi-Fi sound quality, courtesy of the LC3 codec. The 2-in-1 cable transforms the smart charging case into a versatile adaptor that can be plugged into any device. Whether on a flight, treadmill or at home watching TV, users can simply plug in the case to enjoy spatial sound streaming directly to their earbuds.  

New dimension of audio experience 

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**.   

Jabra’s next-generation earbuds also offer an improved call performance with 6-microphone call technology and enhanced AI call algorithms. The microphones distinguish which sounds are background noise and prioritise the spoken voice. Effective noise-reduction algorithms are automatically switched on to provide a clear call performance depending on activity or location to ensure high speech clarity.   

Jabra has also improved the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), which can block up to twice as much noise as previous generations. The noise reduction performance of the internal feedback microphone has been increased to provide a better ANC effect for noises in the mid- and low-frequency range.  

Furthermore, the Adaptive ANC algorithms have been enhanced to maximise the adaptive effect for more users. The result is stronger noise cancellation in multiple scenarios, including aircraft and gym background noise.  

The next generation earbuds also provide increased situational (or outdoor) awareness with new Natural HearThrough which is optimised for wind noise reduction and is twice as effective as the previous generation. Thanks to smart algorithms that increase the frequency range of HearThrough, the surrounding ambient sounds now appear clearer and more natural, while wind noise and whistling are noticeably reduced. 

Ehtisham Rabbani, Chief Executive of the Gaming & Consumer Division at Jabra said, “With these next generation buds we’ve stepped up those features which we know matter most – improved noise-cancelling and enhanced situational awareness – whilst for the first time bringing innovative LE Audio streaming functionality to the charging case, making it possible to connect to just about anything, anywhere.” 

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 

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 
  • 6-hour battery (27 hours with case) with ANC on 
  • IP57-rating 
  • Bluetooth Multipoint connection 
  • Fast Pair, Swift Pair, Spotify Tap playback 

Jabra Elite 10 review

Jabra Elite Active 8 review

Jabra adds Cutting-Edge Updates to Flagship Earbuds

In January, Jabra, a global leader in true wireless sound and hybrid work solutions, announced a suite of experience-enhancing updates to its latest Elite wireless earbuds, the Jabra Elite 8 Active and Jabra Elite 10. The experience-enhancing feature-updates are live via update in the app today. These updates not only elevate the audio quality but also enhance the overall functionality and usability of Jabra’s latest generation earbuds. 

Jabra Elite 10 

Jabra’s most comfortable earbuds now have enhanced sound with new AI-based distractor suppression algorithms that improve the noise reduction in the human voice frequency range. This means that voices from people around you will be more effectively blocked out,  resulting in improved call quality. 

Furthermore, Jabra has added Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) during calls to make the call experience much better. Users can expect up to 2X better background voice blocking, optimising call clarity for bustling environments like offices, restaurants, and busy streets, ensuring uninterrupted conversations. 

Jabra Elite 8 Active 

The world’s toughest earbuds get enhanced ANC and HearThrough performance for windy conditions, thanks to a software upgrade that uses dual-microphone technology to detect wind-noise more accurately. With the new software release both external mics are used to detect wind levels and ensure smoother transitions to wind mode.  

The improved music listening experience and awareness makes running or working outdoors more enjoyable.  

Updates are pushed out via the Jabra Sound+ app, and are available to all users, existing and new, via a hassle-free over-the-air update at no cost. 

Jabra Spring Deals have dropped.

Jabra’s Spring deals have finally landed! If you are in need of some new earbuds see below for the latest deals on Jabra’s true wireless earbuds, including great discounts on the recently launched Jabra Elite 10 and Elite 8 Active.  

These deals are available from retailers including Argos, Very, Currys and John Lewis.

 

Jabra Elite 10 – Was £229.99, Now £179.99 

 

Jabra’s newest and most comfortable addition to its Elite range. These true wireless earbuds deliver crystal clear calls and are optimised for Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking for a truly immersive experience. 

See our review 

Deal runs from 20th March until 2nd April 

Jabra Elite 5 – Was £149.99, Now £74.99 

 

Find tranquillity amidst chaos with the Jabra Elite 5, featuring Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling that utilises microphones both inside and outside your ear to block out noise. 

Deal runs from 20th March until 26th March.  

See our review 

Jabra Elite 4 Active – Was £119.99, Now £59.99 

 

Water and sweat proof, ergonomic, and incredibly durable, Jabra Elite 4 Active are designed to stay comfortably in place whatever your activity. 

Deal runs from 20th March until 26th March. 

See our review

Jabra Elite 8 Active – Was £199.99, Now £149.99 

 

The Elite 8 Actives are the world’s toughest earbuds – tested to US military grade standards, these earbuds are waterproof, sweatproof, dustproof. Also powered by Dolby Audio, the buds deliver lifelike, clear sound for a longer and more comfortable listening experience. 

Deal runs from 27th March until 16th April.  

See our review 

 Jabra Elite 4 – Was £99.99, Now £49.99 

 

Following in the footsteps of the Elite 3, these affordable true wireless earbuds are a big step up from their predecessor, with added Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Multipoint connectivity and Fast Pairing (Microsoft Swift Pair and Google Fast Pair). 

 Deal runs from 27th March until 16th April.

See our review

Jabra Launches Jabra+ for Admins, a Cloud-Based Platform for Easy, Secure Video Device Management

Jabra, a global leader in true wireless sound and hybrid work solutions, has announced Jabra+ for Admins, a cloud-based API-first software platform for remote monitoring and management of meeting rooms and devices, at ISE 2024.  

Jabra+ for Admins offers a seamless experience from start to finish, allowing users to manage their communication devices with ease, saving time on administration and troubleshooting. IT administrators will have visibility and control over settings, firmware and insights from one unified software platform and can check in for real-time status updates from anywhere.  

Jabra+ for Admins will pave the way for future experiences for IT administrators, end users, and partners – starting with meeting room and video device management that customers can sign up for now via an Early Adopter Program, with wider availability this summer.  

Next Generation Meeting Room and Video Device Management 

With Jabra+ for Admins, users can effortlessly monitor and manage all Jabra meeting room solutions with a clear visual overview of rooms, locations, and devices. The modern user-interface (UI), new design, and enhanced intuitiveness make device management more accessible, offering a comprehensive solution for IT administrators.  

The platform also allows users to manage all devices in a room collectively, optimising the in-room experience by remotely configuring devices and updating firmware. Furthermore, the real-time online/offline status tracking of rooms and devices helps to identify immediate issues, reducing IT tickets and ensuring a seamless meeting experience.  

A Unified and Secure Cloud Platform  

As a unified software platform, Jabra+ for Admins can integrate with IT help desk systems and third-party tools to create an ecosystem for device management. Whether updating devices, customising headsets, or integrating with Jabra devices, users engage with just a single system.  

Jabra+ for Admins also leverages the security and scalability of Microsoft Azure, providing a future-proof platform with Single Sign-On (SSO) for easy access. SSO enhances security by reducing attack surfaces and streamlining user authentication, resulting in a better user experience and alleviating IT burdens associated with password recovery. 

Holger Reisinger, SVP Enterprise Solutions at Jabra said, “In the hybrid workplace where managing meeting rooms and multiple devices is increasingly complex, we understand the importance of simplicity and efficiency. This is why we created Jabra+ for Admins; a streamlined, secure platform that is easy to use. Users can now be more productive and spend more time on what makes their business thrive.”  

Experience the Future of Intelligent Meetings with Jabra PanaCast at ISE 

Jabra will also showcase its latest video collaboration solutions, the Jabra PanaCast 50 and Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System, at ISE 2024. These cutting-edge solutions feature innovative AI-powered experiences, including the new Intelligent Meeting Space feature.  

Now available, this feature empowers users to personalise and set virtual meeting space boundaries, ensuring only relevant participants within this defined area are included, while excluding bystanders and passersby.  

Jabra will also be presenting its new Mind the Gap – How Gen Z is Disrupting the Workplace in 2024 report at ISE. Download a full copy of the report here: www.jabra.com/GenZ-2024  

Find out more about Jabra at ISE or visit them in Hall 2, Stand 2P130. 

Availability and pricing  

Jabra+ for Admins for meeting rooms and video devices is currently available via an Early Adopter Program, with wider availability this summer. Personal device management is planned later this year. 

Jabra Announces Cutting-Edge Updates to Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 at #CES2024

Jabra, a global leader in true wireless sound and hybrid work solutions, is set to unveil a suite of experience-enhancing updates to its latest Elite wireless earbuds, the Elite 8 Active and Elite 10.

The initial updates, which will be available in January, will include an easy-to-use on/off toggle for Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), HearThrough, and Sidetone features, as well as new voice tone prompts. This enables enhanced interaction and empowers users to tailor their earbuds to their own/individual preferences. Additionally, users will be able to customise the device name of their earbuds.

By March, users can expect an optimisation for Elite 10 call clarity for bustling environments like offices, restaurants, and busy streets. Jabra’s latest noise suppression algorithms are designed to identify and diminish background voices, ensuring uninterrupted conversations.

Jabra’s improvements on the Adaptive ANC on Elite 8 Active paired with HearThrough will be even more effective in windy conditions. This is thanks to upgraded wind noise detection technology.

The announcement of these best-in-class advancements at CES 2024 reinforces Jabra’s commitment to continuous innovation and providing users with unparalleled audio experiences – whether that is new products or software updates. The 2024 updates not only elevate the audio quality but also enhance the overall functionality and usability of Jabra’s latest generation earbuds.

Ehtisham Rabbani, Head of Consumer Products at Jabra said, “Our commitment to our customers is unwavering. We actively listen to market feedback, which fuels our drive to continuously enhance user experiences. We deliver ongoing improvements throughout the lifespan of our products, so that our users always experience the best of Jabra.”

These updates will be available in two waves, the first in January 2024 and the second in March 2024. Updates are via the Sound+ app, and will be available to all users, existing and new, via a hassle-free over-the-air update at no cost.

Experience these revolutionary updates firsthand by meeting with Jabra at CES. Find them at PepCom or ShowStoppers or book them for a 121.

Tech Review – Jabra Elite Active 8 earbuds

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).

  1. Charge the earbuds and the charging case using the included USB-C cable.
  2. Download the Jabra Sound+ app on your smartphone from the App Store or Google Play Store.
  3. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone.
  4. Remove the earbuds from the charging case.
  5. Open the Jabra Sound+ app and follow the on-screen instructions to pair the earbuds with your smartphone.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

 

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Video Review

Tech Review – Jabra Elite 10

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 

 

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 

Video review