These Jabra Wireless Headphones Are Now $180
The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 wireless earbuds are best for workouts and exercise as they are durable and have an IP68 rating, making them sweat-resistant and waterproof, putting them well ahead of most competitors that only offer IPX4 protection. Additionally, they come in a rugged IP54 rated housing that is dust and splash resistant. And according to this PCMag review , you can even stream audio from the charging case using the LC3 codec with the LE Audio package, although the headphones themselves don’t support it. This feature is especially useful if you frequently connect to your car stereo or sports equipment while exercising. Available in matte black, coral, navy and olive finishes, these headphones are currently on sale for $179.99, down from $229.99.
Setup and customization are offered through the companion app, but some features, such as wind noise cancellation and ANC control switches, are reportedly a bit difficult to find. However, once you find them, they are quite easy to use. They also offer hands-free Google Assistant support, although you’ll need to press the control button on either earbud to enable other voice assistants. They also allow you to connect to two devices at the same time, which is very nice.
Jabra claims the Elite 8 Active headphones will give you around eight hours of playback with ANC enabled, or up to 14 hours if you turn it off. Of course, actual battery life may vary depending on volume and usage. To charge it, you can use the included USB-C cable or use wireless charging. As for noise cancellation, the Elite 8 Active Gen 2 offers it, but reviews note that it can be a little inconsistent. If you really want top-tier noise cancellation in headphones, the $299 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are a better choice.