Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds with Dolby Audio Spatial Sound - Advanced Workout Waterproof Headphones with Noise Cancelling, Military Grade with Smart Case - Black

These are really great ear buds. My old Jabras only worked for the right ear if you used only one. Now, if the battery dies, I can just use the left, and put the right back in the charging case.They tune out sound really well in ANC mode, yet I can hear everything around me well when I have ANC off. I’ve fallen asleep while wearing them, and they worked great as earplugs, when my husband snores! I love the texture of the buds and case. Speaking of the case, it’s really cool that I can hook the case to the computer at work when I need to watch a work video, and listen to the video in the earbuds wirelessly.

I've tried a ton of different wireless headsets. I had the 7 elite active and it was nice but didn't sound great and battery wasn't as good. Beat fit pro didn't stay in ears while working. Never cared for any of the galaxy buds. Bose sport were huge. This list can keep going hahaha.Music and youtube playback is great. Never have an issue with sound. Haven't had any issues with disconnecting from bluetooth as of now. I'm in voice comms a lot and I always come in loud and clear. Wind is an issue but wind is an issue for any headset. The most important part for me is they just stay in while working. I have a physical job and I hit the gym I don't have to constantly readjust them because they are falling out. Others if I use an impact the vibration is making them fall out. The elite is my favorite line because of this and the 8 improves on the short comings of the 7. Battery life and disconnects.

These earbuds are a testament to Jabra's commitment to pushing the boundaries of audio technology. Designed for the active lifestyle, the Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds seamlessly blend robust performance with unwavering durability.What I Loved:* Unstoppable Sound: The Dolby Audio Spatial Sound truly elevates the listening experience. Music comes alive with a depth and dimension that's hard to match in this category.* Built to Last: These earbuds are practically indestructible. I've put them through rigorous workouts, including intense runs and cycling, and they've held up flawlessly. The military-grade certification is no exaggeration.* Noise Cancellation That Delivers: Whether I'm commuting or trying to focus at the gym, the noise cancellation effectively blocks out distractions. This allows me to fully immerse myself in my music or calls.* Secure Fit: The earbuds stay securely in place, even during the most vigorous activities. I never once had to worry about them falling out.What Could Be Better:* Battery Life: While the battery life is decent, I found myself needing to recharge more frequently than I'd like during extended workouts.* Price: These earbuds come at a premium price point, which may be a deterrent for some.Overall:The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds are a premium product that delivers on its promise of exceptional audio quality and unwavering durability. While the price tag might be a consideration, their exceptional performance and robust build quality make them a worthwhile investment for serious athletes and anyone who demands the best from their audio gear.

I purchased these to replace my Sony WF-1000XM4, what really drew me to these was the 3.5mm adapter functionality. I had just come off of a flight, where they did not have bluetooth for the headrest TVs, and thought I would get a ton of use from this feature. Of course, every flight I've been on since, has had bluetooth, so I haven't really gotten a chance to test that functionality yet.The other draw was the great reviews about the noise cancellation and voice clarity, as I primarily use them for my work calls, and my dog likes to bark in the background from time to time. Noise cancellation and clarity have been ok. I think my Sony buds were a little better as far as voice clarity. People tend to hear me better when I'm using those, but no major issues. I still come in clear with these.My favorite feature, that I didn't know about when i purchased them, is also the reason for deducting a star, and that is the ability to mute/unmute the call directly from the right earbud. I love it because I am always walking around while on my zoom calls, and can mute/unmute right from the earbud, instead of sprinting from the coffee machine back to my computer to hit unmute so I can respond to a question. Now, the reason I deducted a star is because when you mute/unmute from the earbud too many times, it starts randomly muting and unmuting by itself. No idea why. Maybe it's defective, maybe it's a firmware issue, don't know, but at some point I couldn't unmute myself, and had to change my input device while everyone was waiting for me to respond. Now, I'm a bit traumatized and use the mute/unmute from the earbud much more sparingly.Another thing, I read that the Jabra's are better at switching between devices, so I was excited to have them paired to my phone and computer at the same time. Unfortunately, as soon as I get a call on my phone, the mic gets tied to the phone and will not switch back to the PC, unless I disconnect and reconnect them. Had the same issues with the Sony's, but was hoping Jabra actually handled it better.Lastly, not a big fan of the battery life. The Sony earbuds lasted the full 8 hour work day+, the Jabra's get around 6 hours.