Jabra recently launched two new pairs of earphones: The Jabra Elite 10 and the Jabra Elite 8 Active. While the Jabra Elite 10 seem to be the classy model that prioritises comfort and sound for work and everyday use, the Jabra Elite 8 Active model is made for fitness.

We got to test the Jabra Elite 8 Active earphones over the last couple of weeks, using them for all sorts of activities, including daily MRT rides, work and personal calls, YouTube binge sessions, outdoor and indoor running and even aerial and pole dance sessions.

Are the Jabra Elite 8 Active really the best earphones for working out, and great earphones for everyday use on top of that? Keep reading for our review and find out how these earphones have been holding up!

Do the Jabra Elite 8 Active earphones stay in place while exercising?

Built to withstand maximum movement, these buds stay put no matter how much you move. With ultimate grip thanks to the revolutionary Jabra ShakeGrip technology, the buds stay secure in your ear all day without the need for ear wings. Whether you’re running a marathon or just running to catch the bus, the feeling of total locked-in safety remains the same. These buds will stay with you every step of the way.

Tried & tested under extreme conditions, nothing gets past the Elite 8 Active: the world’s toughest earbuds. Using military-grade testing, we put these buds through their paces with rigorous cycles of thermal, shock, dust and water treatment, giving you perfect performance in any environment.

These buds are made to be completely watertight even when submerged up to 1.5 meters, withstand huge clouds of dust and survive drops from 1 meter totally intact. Even the case is dustproof and splashproof so you won’t have to leave it behind.

What’s the noise cancellation like? How about phone calls?

Stay in total control of the noise around you. Powerful Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) automatically adapts to the environment you’re in, filtering out unwanted interference from wind and other surroundings. With 1.6x more ANC compared to Jabra Standard ANC, you can be walking in high winds, running outside in the elements, or blow drying your hair in the changing rooms, hearing the sounds that matter.

Add dimension and clarity to your audio experience with Spatial Sound, powered by Dolby. Instead of experiencing sound directly inside the ears, you’ll feel sound as if it’s outside your head, making listening on earbuds more lifelike. Play a video on your phone or put on your favourite workout playlist.

How customisable are the audio settings?

Dolby Audio can be toggled on or off in the free Jabra Sound+ app, so the choice is yours depending on what you’re doing. And the powerful 6mm speakers do the rest.

If you’re in a windy environment, the wind-protecting mesh and noise cancellation algorithm strengthens your speech and keeps it sharp, ensuring your conversation stays on point and interference-free. [wind was turning off noise cancellation automatically???]

Keep every call smooth, slick and fully audible even when you’re on the move. The six microphones smartly distinguish between your background noise and your speaking voice, so you’re never competing with the sound around you.

How good is the battery life?

The days of running in silence because your earbuds have run out of battery are over. Never get caught without charge again with 8 hours of pure uninterrupted playback that lasts throughout even your toughest workouts.

When they run out of juice, simply pop them into the wireless charging case for a further 24 hours of power. You can also fast charge for a rapid energy boost whenever you need it. Battery life that goes the distance.

Find out more at jabra.sg.