Meet “the world’s toughest earbuds”
In a market where most of the top-of-the-line options are made to handle the daily pressures of intense gym use and extended outdoor workout sessions, that’s certainly a bold claim on Jabra’s part that the Elite 8 Active seem to deliver on with not only IP68 certification for protection against water immersion and dust but also drop resistance up to 1 meter high.
With all of that in mind (as well as the buds’ military-grade resistance to extreme temperatures, altitudes, humidity, and salt), it’s definitely remarkable that the Elite 8 Active tip the scales at only 5 grams (a bud), shipping alongside a relatively lightweight charging case that rocks IP54 certification of its own to easily withstand dust and splashes.
The Elite 8 Active’s industry-leading durability is of course not quite matched by its audio performance, but Jabra still promises to deliver “crystal clear sound and added dimensionality with Dolby Audio” for your two Benjamins.
Believe it or not, you can do even better
Strictly speaking from a sound quality perspective, the Jabra Elite 10 are very clearly and substantially superior to the Elite 8 Active, offering among others Dolby Atmos support with Dolby Head Tracking technology.
In other words, Jabra is beating everyone but LG to the Dolby Atmos-enabled wireless earbuds punch with the Elite 10, promising a more immersive listening experience than most competitors at an admittedly high $249.99 retail price.
The Elite 10’s noise-cancelling skills sound like they perfectly match that price, vastly improving Jabra’s “standard ANC” capabilities found on products like the Elite 8 Active and Elite 7 Pro, while the innovative ComfortFit technology claims to enable a “natural airy fit and less occlusion with a semi-open design” aimed at relieving ear pressure.
Simply put, the Jabra Elite 10 should be able to strike the perfect balance between comfort and stability, at least according to their manufacturers, all while delivering super-powerful sound and crystal clear calls in any environment for up to 6 hours on a single charge.
That battery life rating is bumped up to as much as 27 hours with the help of a wireless charging case, while the IP57 certification is obviously not as impressive as what the Elite 8 Active offer in the durability department but still pretty solid. The Elite 10’s color options are both expansive and titillating, ranging from no less than three shades of black (titanium, matte, and glass) to cream and cocoa, with Best Buy pre-orders underway right now and a proper release set for September 17.
