Jabra Elite 8 Active review: Ready to work out when you are

Breaking a sweat with these earbuds is all part of the plan.

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Android Central Verdict

The Elite 8 Active make a strong case for their own strength in the face of demanding active lifestyles, largely led by their IP68 protection, but also by how effective and reliable they tend to be at all times.

Pros

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    Solid audio quality

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    Adaptive ANC works well

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    Spatial audio plays nice

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    Super comfortable fit

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    Outstanding durability

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    Button controls are always reliable

Cons

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    No hi-res codec support

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    Rubberized coating doesn't cover inner portion

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    Phone calls are better with Elite 10

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Ted Kritsonis
Ted Kritsonis
Contributor, Audio Reviewer

Ted Kritsonis loves taking photos when the opportunity arises, be it on a camera or smartphone. Beyond sports and world history, you can find him tinkering with gadgets or enjoying a cigar. Often times, that will be with a pair of headphones or earbuds playing tunes. When he's not testing something, he's working on the next episode of his podcast, Tednologic.