Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2Black
Jabra · Released January 1, 2024

Elite 8 Active Gen 2

IP68, military-grade toughness and a grippy fit make these the tough-guy sports earbuds.

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Buying call

Buy the Elite 8 Active Gen 2 if you train hard or work outdoors: they're rated IP68 and tested to military durability standards, the ShakeGrip coating keeps them locked in, ANC is strong for a sports bud, and the smart case can stream from wired sources. Battery runs about 8 hours with ANC. Skip them if you want long-term software support, because Jabra has wound down its consumer earbud line.

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Key specs
Connection
True Wireless Stereo (TWS)
Driver size
0.24 in (6 mm)
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Headset
Audio
Type
Earbuds
Wear
In-ear / earbuds
ANC
No
Bluetooth
5.3
Battery
32 h
Driver
6 mm
Body
Weight
11.02 lb (5 kg)
Dimensions
19.7 × 19.7 × 29 mm
IP rating
IP68
Colors
Black, Navy, Coral, Olive
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

AudioEarbuds · In-ear / earbuds · No ANCBT 5.3 · 32 h
Weight11.02 lb (5 kg)19.7 × 19.7 × 29 mm · IP68
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Elite 8 Active Gen 2 if you train hard or work outdoors: they're rated IP68 and tested to military durability standards, the ShakeGrip coating keeps them locked in, ANC is strong for a sports bud, and the smart case can stream from wired sources. Battery runs about 8 hours with ANC. Skip them if you want long-term software support, because Jabra has wound down its consumer earbud line.

Best for

Athletes and outdoor workers who need rugged earbuds.

Not for

Buyers who want years of firmware updates.

Main strengthIP68 and military-grade durability
Main weaknessJabra exited consumer earbuds
Reasons to buy
IP68 and military-grade durability
Secure ShakeGrip fit
Strong ANC for sports earbuds
Smart case streams from wired sources
Reasons to avoid
Jabra exited consumer earbuds
Bass-heavy default tuning
Case is larger than most
Measured view—/10What the pros say.
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Product data

Full specifications

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Sound

Driver type
Dynamic
Driver size
0.24 in (6 mm)
Acoustic system
Closed

Noise Control

Adaptive ANC
✓

Battery

Total with case
32 h
Battery type
Built-in battery
Charging port
No
Wireless charging
✓
Fast charging
✓
Recharge time
3 h
Charging case
✕

Connectivity

Connection
True Wireless Stereo (TWS)
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AAC, SBC, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
Codecs
SBC,AAC,LC3
Multipoint
✓
LE Audio
✓
Wireless range
10 m
USB audio
✓

Microphone

Microphone
Yes
Mic count
6
Mute control
✕
Mic frequency
100 - 8000 Hz

Controls & Software

Compatibility
Calls/Music

Comfort & Build

Dimensions
19.7 mm
Water resistance
IP68
Colors
  • Coral
Cables included
USB Type-A to USB Type-C

Launch

Released
2024
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