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Elite 8 Active Gen 2

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Elite 8 Active Gen 2

Welcome to a second generation

Still the world’s toughest earbuds¹, now with plug & play LE Audio smart case, spatial sound like never before, and even more powerful noise control. They’re ready, are you?

World’s

toughest

earbuds¹

with

plug

&

play

smart

case

Fight the dust

Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds are the ultimate dustbusters. Track, trail, beach – they pack the maximum level of dust protection. Dust can’t touch this duo.

Tested to meet US Military standards (MIL-STD-810H), these earbuds were born for the extremes. Take them on your toughest workouts and find out what they’re made of.

With an IP68 rating, these earbuds are protected against dust and water. They can withstand sandy, gritty environments and even submersion in water up to 1.5 meters deep.

Waterproof

Permission to get sweaty? Granted. Elite 8 Active Gen 2 are made to endure the wettest and sweatiest workouts.

Head out for a kayak, run in the pouring rain – hot yoga, anyone? They’ll even survive a 1.5-meter dunk (if they have to). So, give it all you’ve got and let them sweat the rest.

With an IP54 rating, the smart case is protected against dust particles and water splashes. They can withstand sandy, gritty environments and splashing water in any direction.

Secure fit

Meet your most dependable pair of buds for any activity. Jump, run, shake it all about – Elite 8 Active Gen 2 are made for the movers.

With grip this good, there’s no need for ear wings. Signature Jabra ShakeGrip™ technology keeps them steady no matter how intense your workout.

The springy silicone coating ensures a soft and secure feel, rep after rep. Stay in the zone with earbuds that stay put, whatever your rhythm.

Upgraded

Spatial Sound Enter a new dimension

Experience audio like never before with spatial sound powered by Dolby Audio.

Mega 6mm speakers deliver rich, immersive audio in every direction – for listening that feels incredibly lifelike.

Upgraded

World’s first LE Audio smart case¹

Treadmill, plane, straight from your TV – get epic audio wherever life leads, with zero wires in the way. Connect the case to any device², via the supplied dual-end-cable, and stream spatial sound direct to your earbuds. No need for Bluetooth.

How to use

Treadmill

Plane

TV

Plug in Connect the smart case to your device with the supplied dual-end-cable - USB-C or 3.5mm jack.

Pair Take out the earbuds from the case and hit the pairing button - located on the front of the smart case.

Play Supercharge your workout and get the tunes you need in spatial sound (just make sure you have it enabled in the Sound+ app).

Noise control

Zone in

With the latest Adaptive Hybrid ANC, it’s just you and your workout. Stay focused from start to finish with stronger noise cancellation that outruns natural noise, like wind, even in the most extreme conditions.

Listen out

Stay aware wherever you work out with new Natural HearThrough. Jogging along a busy road? Tap to amplify the sounds around you, then tap again once it’s safe to get back in the zone. Plus, with advanced protection from wind noise, you can keep up with your surroundings even in extreme conditions.

Calls

Clear calls. Anywhere.

Equipped with six mighty microphones, specialist mesh that blocks wind noise, and noise cancellation algorithm – all the gear you need for clear calls absolutely anywhere. Mic drop.

Less pause More play

Enough juice to run 7 marathons. If you fancy it.

32

ANC on: up to 32 hours (earbuds and case)

56

ANC off: up to 56 hours (earbuds and case)

32

Sweat in style

Do your thing with earbuds that match your vibe. Available in four stylish colorways - Olive, Coral, Navy and Black.

Olive

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Jabra ANC

More power. Less noise.

With Jabra Active Noise Cancellation you only hear what you want to.

Noise Level

Jabra standard ANC

Hybrid ANC 1.3x stronger

Adaptive Hybrid ANC 1.6x stronger

Jabra Advanced ANC™ 2x stronger

Create your quiet space with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).

Whether you’re working in a coffee shop, at home with other people, or generally around unwanted sound, ANC helps you focus on what you’re doing without distractions. Listen to your favorite playlists and podcasts while keeping outside noise firmly in the background, whatever your set-up.

Calm your commute with Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).

With more stronger noise cancellation than standard ANC, Hybrid ANC blocks out a wider range of sounds when you’re on the move. Whether it’s the loud speaking neighbor on your commute, sharing the bus with a school field trip or walking next to roadworks, you’ll experience consistently superior sound in every setting.

Dive into a seamless sound experience with Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that automatically adjust to your surroundings.

Our powerful Adaptive Hybrid ANC automatically adapts to the environment you’re in, filtering out unwanted interference from wind and other extremes in real-time. Even if you’re cycling in high winds, running outside in the elements or blow drying your hair in the changing room, our ultra-smart technology muffles wind interference for cleaner, sharper sound. Noise cancellation, pushed to the limit.

Experience the ultimate level of automatic noise cancellation with Jabra Advanced Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) for the most challenging environments.

Our Jabra Advanced ANC™ delivers a completely bespoke sound experience however loud your surroundings. Using scanning technology and in-built noise leakage detection, the earbuds auto-adjust for what’s around you, whether it’s the high-noise in an aircraft cabin, the neighbors having a party next door or the thunderstorm that came out of nowhere. Powerfully filtered sound, razor-sharp results.

LE Audio smart case

Simply plug in the case to a treadmill at the gym or your TV at home (using the USB-C/3.5mm cable provided) to stream the content to your earbuds and enjoy it in spatial sound.

Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

With 2x stronger Adaptive Hybrid Noise Cancellation (ANC)*, you can work out whatever the weather. Able to filter out unwanted background sounds in the most extreme conditions – high winds and gales are no match for this noise cancelling tech.

_{*Compared to Elite 8 Active}

Nothing Tougher

Sweatproof, waterproof, and dustproof.

Tried & tested under extreme conditions, nothing gets past our Elite 8 Active Gen 2 - the world’s toughest earbuds¹. Using military-grade testing, we put these buds through their paces with rigorous cycles of thermal, shock, dust and water treatment, so they tough it out no matter how intense your workout.

Secure fit

Thanks to the design and grip coating, Jabra ShakeGrip, the Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds 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.

Up to 32 hours 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, or fast charge for a rapid energy boost whenever you need it.

Clear calls. Anywhere.

Keep every call smooth, slick and fully audible even when you’re on the move. Our 6 perfectly positioned microphones smartly distinguish between your background noise and your speaking voice, so you’re never competing with the sound around you whether you’re at home or out & about. If you’re in a windy environment, our wind-noise protecting mesh strengthens your speech and keeps it sharp, ensuring your conversation stays on point and interference-free.

Bluetooth Multipoint

With Bluetooth® Multipoint, you can seamlessly switch between your devices (watch and phone, phone and laptop³) without needing to reconnect.

Spatial sound

Add another dimension to your audio experience with Spatial Sound powered by Dolby Audio, now with improved tuning for even better sound. 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, elevating your music and supercharging your workout.

Stable smartwatch connectivity

A strong, stable connection with your Smartwatch⁴ means you can leave your phone at home.Download your music to your smartwatch, connect your earbuds, and head out for a phone-free run. Your connection will stay solid and stable no matter what, so you can push yourself to the limit without bringing your phone along for the ride.

Natural HearThrough

Stay aware of your surroundings while outdoors with new Natural HearThrough, twice as effective as Elite 8 Active previous generation. Tailored for running, the enhanced wind-noise detection ensures you can hear your surroundings and still hear your music, even in the windiest conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Elite 8 Active Gen 2 and Elite 8 Active Gen 1?

Still the world’s toughest earbuds, this next generation also brings you plug & play LE Audio smart case, spatial sound like never before, and even more powerful noise control.

Upgraded features summary:

NEW smart case for streaming spatial sound from any device
ENHANCED spatial sound for even more lifelike listening
2X IMPROVED noise management with enhanced ANC and Natural Hearthrough

What is the LE Audio smart case?

Introducing the world’s first¹ LE Audio smart case, equipped with an advanced chip for seamless audio streaming from any device². Elite 8 Active Gen 2 bring you enhanced spatial sound wherever you’re listening. Simply connect the case to a treadmill at the gym or your TV at home (using the USB-C/3.5mm cable provided) to stream the content to your earbuds in spatial sound.

What is Adaptive Hybrid ANC?

Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) filters out unwanted interference from wind or other extremes in real time for a seamless sound experience that’s tailored to your specific environment. The Adaptive Hybrid ANC performance on Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds is 2x stronger than for Elite 8 Active previous generation.

Can I wear my Elite 8 Active Gen 2 when swimming?

While Elite 8 Active Gen 2 are completely watertight in freshwater even under conditions of prolonged submersion up to 1.5 meters (IP rating of IP68), they do not offer the same level of watertight submersion in salt water or chlorinated water. The Bluetooth signal does not function in water, and we cannot guarantee a stable connection. For these reasons, we do not recommend using your earbuds while swimming.

What is spatial sound?

The Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Spatial Sound is 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.

What is Natural HearThrough?

Elite 8 Active Gen 2 brings you improved Natural HearThrough so you can stay in tune with your surroundings wherever you’re working out. Doubling the effectiveness of its predecessor, this next generation takes the listening experience one step further. In nutshell, Natural Hearthrough enhances the frequency bandwidth, allowing ambient sounds to come through with greater clarity and a more natural tone. Specially optimized to counteract wind interference, it uses algorithms to monitor wind speed, reducing or shutting down the sound from the feedforward microphones if the noise threshold is exceeded. So, you can stay aware of your environment even when working out in extreme conditions.

Which devices can I connect my Elite 8 Active Gen 2 to?

They are compatible with all Bluetooth audio enabled phones and tablets, while the Jabra Sound+ App is available on iOS and Android devices. And thanks to the new smart case, Elite 8 Active Gen 2 is also compatible with devices that support 3.5mm jack and USB-C audio output

Is Elite 8 Active Gen 2 compatible with all smartwatches?

Elite 8 Active Gen 2 offer easy pairing and a reliable, stable connection with all key smartwatch manufacturers including Garmin, Apple, Samsung and Fossil (compatible with Bluetooth profiles HFP, A2DP, and AVRCP). If your smartwatch features a standalone Bluetooth connection you can download your Spotify playlist to your smartwatch and pair it with your Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds for an easy, phone-free run.

Can I use the Elite 8 Active Gen 2 with both with my phone and computer?

Yes, and thanks to Bluetooth Multipoint you can be connected to both at the same time, making it super easy to switch between devices without having to reconnect³.

Does it work with both Android and iOS?

Yes, it is compatible with all Bluetooth audio enabled phones and tablets.

For more frequently asked questions please visit the Elite 8 Active Gen 2 support page.

Technical specifications

Audio
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
  
  Adaptive Hybrid ANC
- ANC on calls
  
  Yes
- Automatic volume adjustment
  
  Yes
- Number of microphones
  
  6
- Microphone type
  
  MEMS
- Microphone bandwidth
  
  100Hz - 8000Hz
- Spatial sound
  
  Yes, Dolby Audio
- Sidetone
  
  Yes
- Mono mode
  
  Yes
- Natural HearThrough
  
  Yes
- Noise-isolating fit
  
  Yes
- Speaker size
  
  6mm | 0.2in
- Speaker bandwidth (music mode)
  
  20Hz - 20000Hz
- Speaker bandwidth (speak mode)
  
  100Hz - 8000Hz
- Audio codecs supported
  
  AAC, SBC
- Auto resume music
  
  Yes
- Auto pause music
  
  Yes
Software & Apps
- Compatible software and/or apps
  
  Jabra Sound+
- Sound+ features
  
  Battery status, Customizable music EQ, Music EQ presets, MyControls, Soundscape, Spatial Sound
- Fast Pair (Android only)
  
  Yes
- Spotify Tap
  
  Yes
- Voice assistant enabled
  
  Siri®, Google Assistant™ (Android only)
- Swift Pair
  
  Yes
Fit & Comfort
- Jabra ShakeGrip™
  
  Liquid silicone rubber
- In-ear pressure relief
  
  Yes
- Form factor
  
  In-ear true wireless earbuds
- Earbud design
  
  Closed
- EarGels
  
  Large, medium, small
- EarGel material
  
  Silicone
Battery
- Music time total ANC off (earbuds & charging case)
  
  Up to 56 hours
- Music time ANC off (earbuds)
  
  Up to 14 hours
- Music time with ANC (earbuds)
  
  Up to 8 hours
- Music time with ANC (earbuds & charging case)
  
  Up to 32 hours
- Wireless charging
  
  Yes
- Charging time
  
  Up to 3 hours
- Fast charge
  
  5 minutes will give up to 1 hour
- Standby time
  
  Up to 315 days
- Sleep mode
  
  Yes
Warning
- INGESTION HAZARD: DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested.
- A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours.
- KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.
- Contains a non-replaceable Li-ion coin battery.
- Immediately dispose of used batteries and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash.
- Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death.
- Call a local poison control center for treatment information.
- Do not mix old and new batteries, different brands or types of batteries, such as alkaline, carbon-zinc, or rechargeable batteries.
- Ensure the batteries are installed correctly according to polarity (+ and -).
- Remove and immediately discard batteries from equipment not used for an extended period of time.
- Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
- Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above (manufacturer’s specified temperature rating) or incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting, leakage or explosion resulting in chemical burns
Connectivity
- Connectivity
  
  Bluetooth®
- Bluetooth® version
  
  5.3
- Bluetooth® profiles
  
  A2DP v1.3.2, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8, HSP v1.2
- Bluetooth Low Energy (LE audio)
  
  Yes
- Operating range (Bluetooth)
  
  Up to 10m | 33ft
- Paired devices
  
  Up to 10 Bluetooth devices
- Bluetooth® Multipoint
  
  Yes
- Auto power on/off
  
  Customizable
General
- Box contents
  
  Earbuds, charging case, USB-C to USB-C/3.5 mm jack plug cable, warranty and warning leaflet, 3 sizes of EarGels™
- Main unit dimensions (WxHxD)
  
  19.7mm x 19.7mm x 29mm | 0.8in x 0.8in x 1.1in
- Charging case dimensions (WxHxD)
  
  24.4mm x 46.9mm x 65.4mm | 1in x 1.8in x 2.6in
- Earbud weight (each earbud)
  
  5g | 0.2oz
- Weight (charging case)
  
  47.5g | 1.68oz
- USB cable length
  
  80cm | 31.6in
- IP rating (headset)
  
  IP68
- IP rating (charging case)
  
  IP54
- Military Standard (MIL-STD-810h)
  
  Yes
- Warranty
  
  2-year warranty (Against failure from dust and water with Jabra Sound+ app registration)
- LED features and functions
  
  Battery status, Firmware update status
- Certifications and compliance
  
  MFi, Qi, FCC, ISED, CE, RoHS, REACH, Proposition 65, Google Assistant, Fast Pair, Spotify Tap, Dolby Audio
Smart Case
- Connectivity
  
  USB-C to USB-C/3.5 mm jack plug cable
- Wireless range
  
  Up to 10m
- Bluetooth® version
  
  5.3
- Bluetooth Low Energy (LE audio)
  
  LC3, Low latency
- Bluetooth® profiles
  
  PBP 1.0, TMAP 1.0
- Audio codecs supported
  
  LC3
- Audio Streaming
  
  Yes

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¹Refer to Jabra.com/Claims

²Supports devices with USB-C or 3.5mm port

³Functionality may be limited by PC, operating system and application

⁴Compatible with smartwatches supporting Bluetooth profiles HFP, A2DP and AVRCP

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Nothing Tougher

Welcome to a second generation

World’s toughest earbuds1 with plug & play smart case

Fight the dust

Waterproof

Secure fit

Spatial Sound Enter a new dimension

World’s first LE Audio smart case1

How to use

Zone in

Listen out

Clear calls. Anywhere.

Less pause More play

Sweat in style

More power. Less noise.

Create your quiet space with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).

Calm your commute with Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).

Dive into a seamless sound experience with Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that automatically adjust to your surroundings.

Experience the ultimate level of automatic noise cancellation with Jabra Advanced Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) for the most challenging environments.

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Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

Nothing Tougher

Secure fit

Up to 32 hours battery life

Clear calls. Anywhere.

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World’s

toughest

earbuds¹

with

plug

&

play

smart

case

World’s first LE Audio smart case¹