True Wireless
Jabra Elite 8 Active
75Great
$150
Full review dataJabra Elite 8 Active vs Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 79. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 - Great overall at around $229.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- Jabra Elite 8 Active
- Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
HearWiki score
75
79
Sound
7.8
8.1
Noise cancelling
7.2
8.2
Battery
8.2
7.8
Calls
7.3
8.0
Value
6.2
7.2
Price (USD)
$150
$230
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
New platform
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 (2024) against Jabra Elite 8 Active (2023). The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Feed-forward. It also adds Wear detection.
- Elite 8 Active2023
- Elite 8 Active Gen 220241 yr newer
What differsElite 8 ActiveElite 8 Active Gen 2
- Top codec
- AAC
- LDAC
- ANC type
- Feed-forward
- Adaptive
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.
Specifications
Elite 8 ActiveElite 8 Active Gen 2
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $150
- $230
- HearWiki score
- 75
- 79
- Released
- 2023
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 6 mm dynamic
- 6 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 6 mm
- 6 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 118 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- AAC, aptX Voice, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 14 h
- 14 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 8 h
- Battery incl. case
- 56 h
- 56 h
- Quick charge
- 5 min → 1 h
- 10 min → 1.5 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- feedforward
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
- Weight
- 10 g
- 10 g
- Case weight
- 46.4 g
- 47.5 g
- Water resistance
- IP68
- IP68
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 6
- 6
What reviewers said
Jabra Elite 8 Active
The Jabra Elite 8 Active are rugged wireless earbuds with strong water and dust protection, plus effective feedforward noise cancellation. They offer a long-lasting battery, multipoint Bluetooth 5.3, and a customizable sound via the app, making them a solid choice for active users. With touch controls, wireless charging, and a compact build, they balance durability with everyday convenience.
- Pro:Excellent IP68 durability for workouts and weather
- Pro:Long battery life with case, supports wireless charging
- Pro:Reliable multipoint and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity
- Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no high-res options
- Con:Feedforward ANC may not block all low-frequency noise
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky during intense activity
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 are rugged wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and an IP68 rating, making them ideal for intense workouts and wet conditions. They offer a long-lasting battery, solid Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity with multipoint support, and a compact, durable design. Their sound is driven by a 6mm dynamic driver, and they come with app-based customization for a tailored listening experience.
- Pro:Excellent durability with IP68 water and dust resistance
- Pro:Long battery life, especially with the charging case
- Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation that adjusts to your environment
- Con:Battery life drops significantly when ANC is enabled
- Con:Only one physical size for earbuds may not fit all ears perfectly
- Con:Price is on the higher side for the feature set
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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