Jabra Elite 8 Active · Midnight Black Review
True-wireless · 2023
Specdex verdict The Jabra Elite 8 Active · Midnight Black scores 84/100 — a competent mid-range pick when the price is right, but watch our cheaper-and-better alternatives below.
Jabra's Jabra Elite 8 Active — 2023 true-wireless earbuds.
Jabra Elite 8 Active · Midnight Black versus its closest rivals
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
Who's the Jabra Elite 8 Active · Midnight Black for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 78 trails category leaders by a meaningful margin — see the “Best for Battery” lists.
Mid-tier pricing at $199 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Jabra Elite 8 Active · Midnight Black.
- Earbuds
- Wireless charging case
- USB-C cable
- 3 sizes of ear tips (S/M/L)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless |
| Release year | 2023 |
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