Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great product, excelent servcice, only issue is battery life

First off these sound excellent to me. I put them through their paces with all kinds of music types and enjoyed them across the music spectrum. The Jabra Sound+ app gives you lots of options with preset EQ options including customizing and saving your own. There’s also a Dolby Spatial Sound option. Music-wise honestly I like how they sound out of the gate. It handled multipoint pairing better than any other buds I’ve tried. Works perfectly every time and pairs with my phone and tablet simultaneously. Super helpful for me when traveling as I’m usually listening to music on the phone and then switch to movies/TV on the plane. Just pause one and hit play on the other. Speaking of traveling – the noise cancelation is excellent. Really blocks out cabin noise and speech/other passengers, etc. They are comfortable to wear on long flights and while getting in your workouts/runs. Battery is good for all day (rated for 8 hours). Charging is USB C. They are waterproof, but I probably wouldn’t use in water sports/activities. I’d be too worried they’d come out if you fell on the SUP (stand up paddle board). Bluetooth doesn’t work underwater, so not made for swimming. But good to know if you did get them fully submersed they can withstand it. Calls were clear and the others I asked on how I sounded said I was clear and fine, but not as good as my larger headset with a boom mic. Buttons are intuitive and easy to use to tap for various functions and they auto stop including turning off ANC and when you pull one out of your ear (good for when they come to give you the safety briefing in Exit row on a plane, etc.) They come with multiple ear size tips. The standard ones fit my ears perfectly. They have a nice small in ear profile. Overall, very pleased with these.

I truly cannot say a single bad thing about these earbuds! They provide an absolutely phenomenal listening experience, as well as noise canceling about as close to over the ear headphones as you can get from wireless earbuds. Firstly, these earbuds are extremely well built, and the materials for both the earbuds and case are a smooth touch material that feels very high quality. The controls of the earbuds are also excellent and intuitive, using subtle (extremely tactile and satisfying, I even use the headphones as a fidget sometimes!) buttons inside each of the earbuds on their surface rather than the traditional inaccurate touch sensors most wireless earbuds usually have. The earbuds also fit extremely comfortably and well, and are engineered to be used for more active situations, so are also IP68 water and dust resistant. It's honestly shocking how snug and comfortably they fit; the earbuds' physical shape actually conforms very closely to the shape of the ear! The packaging says that "62,000 ears [were] scanned" to make the fit as good as it is and it definitely shows! The real showstopper is the shockingly good sound quality and noise cancellation of these earbuds - they sound and provide active noise cancelling essentially a step down from high quality over the ear headphones and are absolutely phenomenal. All music, voices, etc. sound extremely crisp and clear, they have a wide frequency response meaning you can hear all of the intricacies of songs (similar to in over the ear headphones), the noise canceling blocks out almost all outside noise extremely well via active and passive noise canceling, and with onboard microphones these headphones also have an extremely useful (and suprisingly clear for earbuds with a seal in your ear) sound passthrough and good call quality. Last but not least, the earbuds integrate very nicely with Android phones via fast pairing, support smart assistant integration features, come with different sized eartips to refine your fit, have fantastic battery life that will last you days when combined with intermittent charging via the case, and are overall some of the absolute nicest earbuds I've ever used. I highly recommend giving these a try!

These ear buds are amazing. I love the compact case they come in. They include several ear gels to accommodate different sizes ear canals. They also include a tiny USB charging cable, but I prefer to charge them wirelessly. The carrying case serves also as a charging cradle. Now on the earbuds themselves. The fit is amazing and perfect in my ear, they stay put inside your ear and don't hang outside like many other ones. Each earbud has a button you press, and there is tactile feedback, which I love. Pressing (or double pressing) each one activates different functions, like answering calls, hang up, ignore calls. Then the other serves to activate the Hybrid Noise canceling or ambient sound (so you can hear people talking to you or sounds). I love that, you can choose to either isolate yourself completely (and the hybrid noise canceling is amazing) or you can swap to ambient mode to talk to people or listen. The sound is amazing, and I highly recommend you download their app. It detected my earbuds and there was a firmware update (which took quite a bit of time). With the app you can further customize the functions, enable Dolby's spatial sound (this is amazing for movies and games, I love it). My phone recognized the earbuds and also asked if I wanted to control many functions with them and also use my assistant to read me notifications, which is great. I love how rugged they are and how amazingly they fit inside my ears, when I go jogging, they don't become loose at all. They are sweat and dust resistant. So if you are looking for a pair of amazing sounding earbuds and you are a very active person and exercise a lot, I highly recommend them!!!!

The Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds deliver a stellar combination of durability, performance, and advanced features tailored for an active lifestyle. With their military-grade durability (IP68-rated), these earbuds can withstand water, dust, and shocks, making them ideal for workouts, outdoor adventures, or demanding environments. The HearThrough technology stands out by offering a customizable transparency mode, allowing users to stay aware of their surroundings without sacrificing sound quality. The earbuds feature exceptional audio clarity with deep bass and balanced mids, ensuring an immersive listening experience. Their Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) effectively blocks external noise, further enhancing focus during workouts or commutes. Comfort is a strong suit, thanks to the secure and ergonomic fit designed for vigorous movement. The long battery life, providing up to 8 hours of use (plus additional charges via the case), ensures all-day usability. Pairing is seamless, with robust Bluetooth connectivity that rarely drops. The only minor drawback is the premium price tag, but given the features and durability, it's a worthwhile investment for those seeking high-performance true wireless earbuds. Overall, the Jabra Elite 8 Active is an excellent choice for fitness enthusiasts and audiophiles alike.

After owning several different brands, including some even more expensive, i am quite impressed with these jabra elite 8. besides being absolutely comfortable, i feel its the quality of fit and material used, the pairing is easy. Now getting to the sound. nothing bad to say here... they sound amazing and the noise blocking is almost too good since you have no clue whats going around you at times, and i often get yanked by my kiddo to get my attention. Ive used them during flights and those can get loud. battery last for ever. Ive only had two issues with these, one i resolved with upgrading the app. on my phone since the battery notificaton wouldnt close. but the other has to do with the case; this case has a smooth surface and has no leverage or indent to flip open, i worry with time the hinge could loosen from pushing it back to flip open. i still would buy these again no doubt. Worth the extra splurge.

The Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds are my new favorite buds. Their amazing fit, touch controls, great sound, excellent battery life, and wireless charging has won me over. These are my new go-to earbuds. …. But they are not perfect. Still, anyone looking for rugged earbuds with great sound should definitely give these buds a look. Setup: Inside the box you get the buds, case, a short USB-A to USB-C charging cable, and additional tips so you can decide which works best for you. The default tips worked the best for me, but it is good to experiment, and you may find that different ears need varied sizes. Pairing is easy. In my tests, I paired the buds with my Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, A Samsung Galaxy S22, and a Windows 11 PC. Pairing with all the devices was easy. When I pressed the buttons on both buds, a pairing option opened automatically on my Galaxy S22. Jabra says you can have up to ten devices paired with the buds, but only two devices can be in use at a time. Jabra advertised the ability to pair the buds with a watch, and it does work. But I could not find too many apps that would stream audio from the watch. Most audio apps just allow a remote connection to the phone. For instance, if I download iHeartRadio or Amazon Music, the phone app connects to the phone. It does not appear to stream the music straight from the watch in my experience. So, that may be a feature in search of an application. Fit: Speaking of fit, these are the best fitting earbuds I have ever owned bar none. I have had a rough go with buds. They usually want to push themselves out of my ear. These Jabra stay where I put them and, after a while, I forget they are even in there. Sound: I think these buds sound great. From the Jabra+ app, I can customize the audio equalizer. I prefer the Bass boost setting. ANC and Pass-Through audio both works well. With simple presses of the left earbud, I can switch between the two. Spatial Sound: This has been a bit of a disappointment to me. Turning Spatial Sound on created tinny sounding vocals. Plus, many audio apps such as Amazon Music have spatial audio presets built in. Having both the spatial audio preset on the buds and the source music created a mess. But I had better audio with the spatial audio in Jabra+ turned off. Audio was richer without the feature turned on. I know Jabra has been tweaking this with the firmware, so perhaps it will get better, but I just updated the firmware to 1.4.2(1033) and I thought the spatial audio worked better with the prior firmware release. (but that is just me) Speaking of Firmware: I have had these buds a week and I have already had to update the firmware twice. First for a firmware update that was released before I received the buds and another that just came out. Jabra+ walks you through the process, but it can take ten or fifteen minutes to complete. Microphone performance: I made a few phone calls with the Elite 8 Active. To date, everyone says I sound good. The software does an excellent job of isolating my voice from the Oklahoma wind. There was some distortion if I was in an area with a lot of vehicle traffic, but I am hopeful that a firmware update will improve that performance. Google Assistant: Hey Google performance has worked well. Individuals wanting Alexa support will need to look elsewhere. Touch Buttons: I really like the tactile push buttons. They work so much better and are more intuitive in my opinion than the touch / glide controls of other earbuds. Software: I cannot say enough good things about Jabra+. It has a simple, clean interface that is easy to use. I appreciate the white noise options and the ability to toggle audio presets. It is also the only way to upgrade the firmware on the buds that I could find. Battery Life: Jabra advertises 8 hours of battery life, an additional 24 hours in the case, and fast wireless charging. ANC may affect your playback time a bit. In my testing, Jabra’s estimates are on the mark. If anything, they may be a bit conservative. Conclusion: I have mixed feelings about the spatial audio. I am not sure if microphone performance is where it should be in noisy environments. But those are my only real nitpicks. These buds work great. I have been extremely impressed with the Jabra Elite 8 Active. I have a feeling spatial audio and microphone performance will only get better with future firmware updates. As of right now, these are my go-to earbuds. They perform well, they are tough, and they travel well. I really like them, and they are easy to recommend. 4.5/5

I’ve been enjoying my time with the Jabra Elite 8’s. Sound quality is great, as you might expect. There are plenty of adjustments you can make within its companion app to fine-tune your music. I got used to and appreciate their smaller form factor (more on that below) with just a little bit of trial and error. Sound: Out of the box, the sound is great. I made sure to update the firmware first, via the Jabra app (which is where you should also begin, btw) I initially had some issues in pairing both buds using their app-less method, but it was far simpler of an experience via the app. Once updated and connected I was treated to what I expected from a pricier set of earbuds… quality sound. I find them to handle the full audio range well, with any fine tuning easily accessible from the app. Hybrid ANC works well and I’ve had no issue in blocking out unwanted talking and background noise. Fit and Design: These are small and a bit harder to manipulate into your ears than other’s I’ve had, but once you figure out the right tips to use and their intended orientation, it becomes second nature. I appreciate their small size, nothing hangs down from the ear - and when properly worn, are quite comfortable. The silicone finish also works as described, giving these some added grip such that they don’t fall out during workouts and a little sweating. One thing of note, however, is that because of this finish and their dark color, dust does tend to visibly cling to the surface, so I clean them a bit more often that I thought I might. Not a big thing, for sure, they look professional when wearing. Their included charging case also has a simple, clean plastic design - and thoughtfully without the silicone finish here. App Experience: Jabra offers a simple but effective app, allowing simple control of Pairing, EQ, quick selections for music-listening profiles, Soundscapes and Dolby Spatial audio. Most of these are nice additions, including the surprise inclusion of soundscapes, which are basically background noise options for when you want to fall asleep or listen to something other than music. Things like a recording of a thunderstorm, waves, cavern, songbirds and various white noises. I spent more time using them than I thought I would, so check them out if that would ever interest you. The only feature I don’t like is Dolby Spatial Audio. It’s just bad, I don’t see its appeal. I thought it might provide a 3D head-tracking effect, but instead it seems to simply add an echo chamber to your music, causing it to sound like it’s being played in a club. I wouldn’t dock these for its inclusion since I find it superfluous to everything else that these do well, but I don’t recommend using that setting. Overall, these are a great option for active users. They’re on the pricier side, but hold up well to the competition while providing great sound in a compact and sport-ready design. They offer Hybrid ANC to block out unwanted noises and come with an easy to use companion app. What’s not to like? These are nice.

I wanted to like these so bad and for the most part I do but one thing stops me from loving them....Hearthrough Mode. When in this mode the earbuds start out working perfectly fine and you can hear your surroundings just fine but when there is a constant background noise like driving with both windows down or in a room with machinery running the buds decide to muffle the noise for some time and then go back to working normally again. Sometimes it is 10-15 seconds and other times it's multiple minutes before they go back to “normal” operation in that mode. They do this over and over and over as long as the background noise is constant and you have them in hearthrough mode. It is distracting, annoying and in some cases, for me, dangerous because I am a Contractor and I need to hear what is going on around me at all times! I do not need my buds “putting a pillow over my head” every few seconds and then removing it whenever they feel like it for a few seconds and then muffling the sound again all day long! Now the good....They are the best buds I have ever had that STAY IN BY THEMSELVES and do not need to be readjusted or pushed back in regularly through the day. They just stay in! They are really comfortable too! Plus they come with 3 different sized ear tips so you can get the fit you want and they are not proprietary ear tips so you can buy aftermarket replacements when they wear out or get lost. The charging case is nice and slim and is the only case I have ever carried in a pocket over 21 sets of earbuds used or tested in the past few years. They are easy to reinsert and they always connect and charge without having to wiggle them around in the case. The software is great and has a really nice integration of the google assistant that I really like. You can get notifications read to you with a tap on the right earbud button or you can hold it and speak a task or search query and it works flawlessly. You can also customize the actions of the buds buttons on each side for single tap, hold, 2 taps, 3 taps. So you can have up to 8 actions with both buds active. The app has a built in EQ that has presets and also allows you to customize the sound if you'd like. The app lets you do a lot, like track your buds with GPS allowed, play ambient noises, playback your voice in the buds while on a call so you're not yelling at people and so much more. They are highly customizable through many aspects and too much to explain here. The app is well thought out and gives the most customization and options that I have seen in any earbud package I have owned to date. By far the best app experience. ANC works great with no flaws and blocks unwanted noise from interfering with the audio that you are listening to but it can be turned off if you do not want to use it. However it is always active on a phone call in single bud mode. Not a deal breaker for me and it does make sense why that is applied in that mode. I wish it had 2 more "clicks" up for volume as I have worked and do work in noisy environments and my ears are not what they used to be. To be fair this is a wish on most earbuds that I have except for my favorite pair that has yet to be beat in 5 years even by their own new releases. I think the max volume on these will be found to be perfectly acceptable to most users. Listening with ANC and Hearthrough OFF is pleasant and no noticeable things to complain about. The sound quality is very good in all modes, even Hearthrough no matter if its muffling surrounding noise or not, the audio being played sounds good. Overall I really like them and IF they find a fix for Hearthrough with a firmware update then I will LOVE them and they may finally take the reigns away from my trusty favorites even though those are a tad bit louder, these are more comfortable and STAY IN! I love not having to fidget with my earbuds through the day because my activity keeps making them slip out slowly. These do NOT do that and I love that about them! Plus they sound great! I think these are a winner and most people will be very happy with them as I am. I really like these and even with the hearthough annoyance I have found myself reaching for these more often than any others I own since receiving them. I do recommend them and I think the hearthrough thing is just a new product glitch that will be fixed really quickly. I have contacted support and they seem to be really interested in details and finding a solution, even mentioning, they do want to resolve it as fast as possible because they are a new to market product. So I think it will be resolved. With that faith in mind these are an absolutely recommended item. The company actually cares and wants to help to make their customer's experience the best it can possibly be, even with a new item. A++++ Really nice buds! I would order them again if they got lost and that should speak volumes because I own so many "back up" pairs. I genuinely like these a lot!

I am very sad because I lost my Jabra Elite 8 headphones and they do not work. Unfortunately I had a bad experience and I am sure I would not buy them again.

Jabra really impressed me for the most part with this new offering. And Jabra has never impressed me with any of their headphones before. While the case for these headphones differs from the more egg-shaped case for the latest Google Pixel Buds Pro case, the similarities are unmistakable: wireless charging for the package, earbuds recharging from the case, overall physical design, ear feel and orientation. These earbuds fit into the ear canal easily and feel well-seated and comfortable immediately. The associated app is intuitive and helpful. The app is especially helpful with equalization - providing a number of thoughtful presets along with a useful self-tunable sound shaper / equalizer (see image below). Active noise cancellation works very well (not perfectly) - and switching between modes is simple via earbud taps. The application provides a nice choice of "soundscapes" to mask external noises that might be distracting. The common themes (e.g. fans, rain, birds, storm, waves) are convincingly real and can effectively obliterate intrusive noises with help from active noise cancelling. The app includes a strange Dolby spatial sound enhancer for media streams that "expands" the media sound - this enhanced sound, from every conceivable media type, was invariably a degraded stereoalizezation effect that produced an annoyingly fake sound. A terrible addition ! Excluding that option, the sound is fantastic - clear and noiseless treble with surprisingly strong bass from such a tiny earbud. Navigation is intuitive but is not without fault (navigating taps don't always land the result you are anticipating). And the range for the Bluetooth connection is less-than-stellar. Overall: these sound great but I don't find their overall operation to be at a level where they can compete with the latest Google Pixel Buds Pro while demanding the same price. I would definitely recommend these, but I would also recommend that you carefully consider other earbuds on the market that might be better for you. There are a LOT of earbuds like this on the market right now.

I've gone through so many earbuds in my search for "the best." My Airpods Pro 2 were just leaving a lot to be desired in terms of bass/sound, so then I went to Bose Quiet Comfort earbuds, and those were great in terms of sound and ANC but if I moved my head the slightest bit they were so huge they would just fall out. These Jabra Elite 8 headphones have super good sound quality (way better than airpods, comparable to Bose), and the ANC is fantastic. I work out with these every day, and they do not fall out, and the noise canceling helps me focus on what I'm doing in the gym. The rubber really grips, and I haven't tested out the waterproofing yet, but I've seen some insane reviews on YouTube where they fully submerged these in water and they were completely fine. They also connect to any device super quickly, and the button touch controls are the most intuitive out of any earbuds I've used. Also, they have yet to die on me and I've had them for maybe a month now. That's absolutely insane to me. I use them all day every day for so many different things, and they have never once died. My Airpods died all the time! You want these earbuds, trust me. I've searched for so long, and I'm so happy to have found earbuds that finally check off all the requirements with flying colors.

I don't know if it's the shape of my ear or the buds but most I have tried hurt after a short time or fall out if I am moving around. This is particularly troublesome when I wear them to listen to music while using the snow blower. I have had buds fall into the snow and have had to dig them out! These are amazingly comfortable and stay in snuggly! I have worn them for long periods without any issues. Comfort aside, I really like the sound of these buds. The noise cancelling option really blocks out most extraneous sounds. They also keep playing music at a set volume unless I change it. I have another set that suddenly reduce the volume if I talk or make noise. That makes singing along with the music pretty impossible since the sound drops every time I start singing! (Maybe it's testament to my singing ability?) The buttons on the buds are easy to maneuver to change the volume, turn noise-cancelling on and off and move to the next song on the playlist. I have had them connected to my phone for a while and took them to work to use with a laptop for a Zoom meeting. I did have to look up how to connect the blue tooth to my laptop. It was not as intuitive as I had hoped. They worked great once connected. The other participants could hear me perfectly well and the sound quality was great. I have tried many buds but these are definitely my favorite pair. They will be my go-to at all times!

I did a lot of research before purchasing these. I read some negative reviews and was thinking of passing, but I'm glad I didn't. I purchased the Bose QCII ear buds as well and compared them to the Jabra Elite 8 active. In my opinion the build quality of the Jabra is just so much better for what I need it for. The ANC is decent and the Bose wins in that department, but for durability and to last while I'm working out the Bose just felt cheap. I've enjoyed these and they fit in my ears comfortably for long periods of time throughout the day. If you're looking for ear buds you can workout with and run these are them. SQ is decent not as good as my past Bose Soundsport, but nothing really to complain about unless you're super picky about your audio. These are "Active" ear buds. So take them for that.

I'm sure Bose, Samsung and Apple make good ear buds, but I thought I'd give these Jabras Elite 8s a try. I never heard of Jabra and the guy at Best Buy didn't know too much about them either. I wanted waterproof ear buds which the other brands could not provide. These Elite 8s sound really good, are water proof, and have excellent noise cancelation. The app allows you to customize the features and button pushes. I've worked out with them and they stay lodged in my ears. These buds come with a small, medium, and large inserts. The carrying case allows you to recharge your buds when they are not in use. I am very impressed with these ear buds, and will buy Jabra down the road!

Jabra Elite 8 Active are the perfect earbuds for me. Comfortable enough to wear from 6am to midnight without irritation. Tough enough to wear in shower. Battery lasts long enough to get through the day. Music clear and dynamic enough to not tell the difference between the Elite 8 Active vs the more expensive. Elite 10. Retention good enough have not ever lost a Jabra bud in 4 years. ANC strong enough to compete with Sony and Apple in quieting undesirable noise such a lawnmower. Sound + app comprehensive enough to customize earbuds as desired. Overall the Jabra Elite 8 Active are a great value for a well-rounded every day wear pair of earbuds, with no need to spend more for negligible gain. And best of all, no buyers regret.

That Jabra sounds I was missing is back! Very glad I decided to give Jabra another go around after seeing good reviews. Too bad they seem to be leaving the high end earbud market, but I'm looking forward to using these are my go-to workout buds for a few years at least. These things pack a punch across the sound spectrum and are a pleasure to listen to, both in and out of the gym. One highlight is the earbuds' ability to sound incredibly good even with hear-through on. All other earbuds I've tried tend to have too much noise filter in to the audio with this feature. The extended story: I got into Jabra earbuds with the Elite Active 65t's and 75t's. They fit great and the sound had a great punchiness about it that I didn't get with other earbuds I tried. However, I got turned off by the Elite Pro 7s, which tended to fall out of my ears and had sort of a tinny sound. I then migrated over to Pixel Buds Pro, which are sort of above average, but are kind of flat. Got a Sennheiser Momentum 4 headset which is excellent, and was considering trying the earbud version. However, I really wanted to focus in on good workout earbuds, so giving Jabra another try was where I landed, and I absolutely love the sound and fit (still think the 65t's and 75t's fit a bit better though).

Out of most earbuds I've tried, these have the best fit and comfort so far! Sadly though, the stock tips do fall out of my ear and I had to use SpinFit tips. (Which I had to trim with scissors) But I don't fault Jabra for these, the tips these come with do an amazing job for friends I had try these. (I just have weird ears) I absolutely love the water resistance which both the buds and case have. Audio is nice and the transparency/ANC work pretty well. Although wind noise is a bit of a problem when using transparency, it just turns it off when it detects wind. Not a dealbreaker but just a heads up. Battery life is quite amazing too, not quite up to par of overhead style headphones but this can get pretty far without either ANC/transparency on. (Claims 55 hours with the case and that's close) I'd say these are the best jogging earbuds out there and I love how they fit. I only wish they would make a tip size that's in between medium and large. Medium tips aren't big enough but large is too big. The material does stick but the tips size were the problem.

Coming from the Jabra 65T these are a huge upgrade in comfort and sound. Same software, similar but enhanced and refined featureset. I've been told by friends, family, and coworkers that the microphone quality is very good in both quiet and noisy environments. Sound quality overall is great for calls and music. If you are looking for wireless earbuds with excellent battery life, a great charging case, and want to balance professional use, consumer use, and most importantly active use (gym, sports, etc.) this is the pair to get. There is a generation 2 refresh of this model which is better in every regard, just realize they cost more $. Sad to see Jabra exit the game as they are excellent and extremely underrated.

These are definitely the best headphones for their intended purpose since the 2nd gen Jaybirds. I love the fit, they fit better than buds with inner ear wings, they are so light in my ears. I wasn't feeling the sound then I stumbled on this custom setting and they have become my favorite buds ever! I'm giving them a 4 because the app keeps telling me the case is 30% charged no matter how long it charges. It sucks because I can't get updates, but otherwise buy these and try the eq setting below. Hope this helps!