Jabra Elite 8 Active: Built to Survive Any Adventure

There’s no denying that the wireless earbuds from Apple and Samsung have a lead in the market. After all, they excel in delivering excellent sound quality, user-friendly and comfortable design, and, most importantly, compelling ecosystem tricks. With all these, it’s challenging for old earbud makers to stand out. But the case for the Jabra Elite 8 Active is different.

For those unaware, Jabra released the Jabra Elite 8 Active at the IFA 2023 event that took place in Berlin. And while wireless earbuds come with loads of impressive specs and features, what really makes it stand out is its build quality. According to Jabra, they are the world’s toughest earbuds, which is actually true.

Durability Level of Jabra Elite 8 Active

If you take a look at the sports earbuds on the market, almost all of them call themselves tough just because they have an IP67 rating or something close. Well, Jabra took things to the next level.

Military Standard MIL-STD-810h

One of the first highlights in terms of durability of the Jarba Elite 8 Active is the MIL-STD-810h rating. Jabra has made the earbuds go through 9 different military-grade durability tests. And the buds have passed through all of them with flying colors.

So, regardless of how tough your workout environment might be, the Jabra Elite 8 Active can handle it. For those wondering, to get a MIL-STD-810h rating, electronics need to go through extreme shock, intense vibration, corrosion, altitude, solar radiation, and many other tough tests.

Dust Protection

While most wireless earbuds focus on waterproofing, Jabra has put equal priority on dust protection. The Elite 8 Active buds come with a dust-tight design with an IP6X rating. This means you can jog on beachy terrains, go dirt biking, or run through gritty terrains with the buds on without any worries.

Most importantly, it’s not just the Jabra Elite 8 Active buds that got the dust-protection treatment. The same thing applies to the charging case, which boasts an IP5X rating. Thanks to that, you can take the carrying case with you on every adventure.

Water Protection

The Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds feature a completely watertight design. These buds have an IPX8 rating, which makes them capable of being submerged at up to 1.5 meters for a prolonged time. As a matter of fact, you can even rinse the earbuds to clean them without needing to worry one bit.

In addition, the charging case of the Elite 8 Active comes with an IPX4 rating. This means the carrying case can withstand splashes of water from every direction. So, it doesn’t matter how rough the weather condition is; you don’t need to think twice before carrying the buds in your pockets.

Comfort and Fit of Jabra Elite 8 Active

It’s not just the toughness or durability that makes the Jabra Elite 8 Active stand out from the rest. The earbuds can also offer an unbeatable fit and comfort. To start with, Jabra has utilized a Liquid Silicone Rubber compound to cover the large section of the buds. It makes the buds firmly hold onto your ears.

Even though the Elite 8 Active earbuds hold onto your ears firmly, the buds are extremely comfortable to wear. The Liquid Silicone Rubber compound is soft, and the buds have a closed design that makes them sit snugly in the ear.

What’s more important is that the Elite 8 Active earbuds won’t come out of your ears even when you’re carrying out explosive moves. And the great part is that the buds have a wing-free design, which means there’s no need to do any twisting or tweaking.

Audio Performance

Compared to the predecessor, the Jabra Elite 8 Active offers significant improvements in terms of audio. The buds come with spatial audio with Dolby Audio. This audio technology adds dimension and clarity to your audio experience.

Also, Dolby Audio makes you feel like the sound is coming from outside of your head. This feature eventually makes the audio feel lifelike and highly immersive. But it’s not just the Dolby Audio that makes the Jabra Elite 8 Active sound great. Besides that, the earbuds feature powerful 6mm drivers that ensure you get rich and clear audio.

Noise Cancellation Performance

To enhance the sound performance, Jabra has integrated class-leading noise cancellation tech in the Elite 8 Active. The Adaptive Hybrid ANC of the Jabra Elite 8 Active is 1.6 times more powerful than regular ANC. It automatically tunes the noise canceling by considering the sound around your environment.

Of course, you wouldn’t want to block out all the noise when you’re out jogging, running, or cycling with the buds. That’s where the HearThrough tech of the Jabra Elite 8 Active comes into play. With it turned on, the buds only cancel out the unnecessary noises, such as the wind sound.

Calling Performance

The Jabra Elite 8 Active comes with a total of six microphones to handle all your calling needs. Alongside that, the earbuds have Clear Call technology. This tech blocks out the background noise while you’re on a call. As a result, you can expect to get a smooth and hassle-free calling experience out of the buds.

Battery Life of the Jabra Elite 8 Active

Last but not least, the battery life of the Elite 8 Active is pretty impressive. You can get up to 14 hours of runtime with a full charge. And when you combine the carrying case, you get up to 56 hours of total runtime.