Jabra’s 2nd Gen Elite Buds Elite 10 + 8 Active. The End of an Era.

It’s been LESS than one year since Jabra announced the Jabra Elite 10 and the Jabra Elite 8 Active.
So why do both these products get a second generation? Why now? One of these new generations is better than the other.
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00:00 Introduction
00:20 What hasn't changed?
01:24 Differences Gen1 vs Gen2
01:33 Claim 1: Smart Case
04:34 Claim 2: Twice the ANC (incl. ANC samples)
04:58 Claim 3: 'Natural' HearThrough (incl. ANC samples)
08:29 Claim 4: Better Microphones (incl. mic samples)
12:45 Claim 5: Better Sound
14:40 Claim 6: New Colors!
15:18 Price
15:32 To buy or not to buy!

[@damokebusdrivah9701]

The 10 gen 2 microphone sounds better than the 1st gen. I’m sold on that. I need something that people can hear me while I’m at my dialysis treatments

[@patrickhamning1734]

Pop pop popsicle, ice ice icicle, test test testicles

[@philipng3236]

Bro finally said it🤣

[@bencahill3547]

Got my hands on the elite 10 and its sad that they are giving up after finally nailing it. The only thing I dont like is the hear through, its workable, but could be a bit better. Everything else is perfect for me.

[@RicherTechReviews]

Thanks guys. The Elite 10 Gen 2 sound amazing to my ears with a little EQ tweaking.

[@elihuessien-thompson6519]

This is my first time finding this channel and my first video (Very informative 👌). Was not ready for the popsicle, icicle, test- 😂. They must've been doing this for years not to mess up that tongue twister cause I would've testicle'd so many times 😂😂😂

[@Hyper1555]

A Coolblue fan? Looks like somewhere I live around Amsterdam Noord. Where do you guys live? On topic: great in-depth video. You guys deserve way more views!

[@MSTx05]

I'm impressed with the call quality of J10 Gen 2, but I just bought the J10 two weeks ago :( overall the sound is amazing and the bass is rumbling, but the treble tends to be in the sharp side, I had to tune it down a lot.

[@DeneF]

I wonder if in a month or three if Jabra will do an OTA on the gen 1's to bring their sound profiles up to the same place as the gen 2's? Thanks for the great video chaps. It's about time I did the Patreon thing to say thank you. (is that how it's spelt in this scenario. Lol)? Many thanks for all you do for the audio community.

[@mikeevans7381]

Thanks guys much appreciated. I just saw that GN the company that makes these Elite series earbuds for Jabra are shutting down the products kinda like LG did with cell phones. The Elite 8 Active and 10 are the last to be made. Too much competition and rising cost are the reasons given. 🤔😔🇺🇸 Digital Trends is where I read this. 🙏

[@ovidiun5218]

Hi! I use the headtracking, with jabra 10, from time to time. I like the sensation that the sound is following my head movements and that it seems to come from around you. Bought the ear buds based on your review and Aaron. I am happy with my jabra elite 10, so will not upgrade at all. Probability my next earbuds will be Denon Perl Pro, when I will have a phone wtih aptx losses. I do not see the point to have 2 types of earbuds from the same compay, for a bit o an improvement. Love your reviews. Best regards.

[@laverami]

It /can/ sometimes help immersion and concentration in a video call. But I have it turned it off 99% of the time or more.

[@agingermonster5711]

I just watched through this review and I have to say, it seems pretty comprehensive! but, unfortunatly, it didnt address the main question I have been searching for an answer for: how is the latency when connecting to various devices? It looks like one of the selling points for these earbuds is low-latency connections, but the best I have been able to find are estimates putting it between 80ms to 20ms. Do you think you might be able to do a latency test, preferably on multiple devices such as android, IOS, windows/PC ect? That would be a huge help!

[@loconius]

since you do the hearthrough last, which is great, you should do the no bud sample again at the very end just to compare it between the two. Awesome work guys.

[@brightamazu5461]

Hey! I must say, this review is cool!

[@seefeel2043]

Spatial Audio is a gimmik to me

[@ELJefeReviews]

Awesome video my dudes! I wasn't expecting anything from Jabra so soon much less 2nd gen versions of the 8 and 10.

[@DHRME]

Agree! Took us by surprise too. Thanks! 🙏

[@Red787Raider]

Hey Jefe!

[@ELJefeReviews]

@@Red787Raider sup!

[@harshbisht88]

You wait jabra introduce elite 4active gen 2 very soon and many more line up up coming every 6months this is leak

[@ELJefeReviews]

@@harshbisht88 Wrong. Jabra announced they are discontinuing their Elite Series yesterday. Check the news.

[@DrLogical987]

I've had my elite active 75ts for a good while and am devoted to them. They even survived a trip around the clothes washer! I'm really tempted to get the 8 gen 2 and sticking them in a draw for when the 75t starts to fail... ... Maybe I can wait for a price drop / clearance in 6 months or so? .... It treat myself now, for better ANC etc?

[@zebnastien5085]

Hi, thanks for your honest reviews! Have you tried if the microphone works when using the case connected to a computer via USB-C?

[@seefeel2043]

I'm wondering also

[@JLummin]

I own the 10 and 8 Actives gen 1s. One is my main and the other for workouts. If 10 isn't much better than fine with staying with Gen 1 on those but Smart Case is worth it to me so 8 Active may be an upgrade as it also is my travel + workout buds and so I wish there was a trade in for this or would have to try to sell my gen 1.

[@deykno87]

I'm so tired of ads before anc results in all people's reviews lol😂

[@DHRME]

Understandable! Gotta pay the bills! :(

[@deykno87]

@@DHRME I get it, it’s my favorite part, I guess I’m in the majority lol

[@koolpep]

@@DHRMEI could never go back to watching ads on KZbin after I had my google subscription. Best thing ever. I would try it.

[@DeneF]

I have just spent 48 hours looking for the best price for the Active 8's, am glad I didn't pull that 'pay now' trigger yet. Although I did also purchase the LG Tone Free UF 8's. They also have the Bluetooth case transmission feature (I have no need of it). I did like everything else about the buds though and await their delivery in the coming days. Thanks for another great video chaps.

[@geoi6819]

I became a Jabra fan after they released a firmware update introducing ANC for my 75t's even though this feature was not declaired during the product launch. But now they are pushing new flagship product just 10 months after original Elite 10. And what is worse is that the main differentiating feature between the two models is mic performance (esp. HearThrough) - something that can be improved via firmware update but likely will never be done just to keep this artificial separation of the two models.

[@mobimaks]

Don't worry, there won't be any new Jabra Elite products

[@omegavladosovich6757]

How is the latency when connecting it to a 3.5mm jack? Would be helpful to know for using it with a Nintendo Switch.

[@IMHO88-dm1xf]

Thank you for this update and comparison video guys!! I think I prefer the Elite 10 Gen 1s since it has more bass!! 😁😁 I rather have more bass than a smart case which I wouldn't be using much anyway. But most importantly the Gen 1s' are on sale at the moment, about 40% off!!! 😁😁

[@JustAFatGuyInTX]

Unless I missed this in the video, but did you address with the hear through of the Elite 8 Active improving when listening to your own voice? Whenever I talk with my Gen 1 earbuds I still sound like I'm covering my ears when speaking.

[@Fredo.heavyy]

That’s soft white color way is looking sleek, can’t wait to get my hands on these 🙂

[@narosser]

Assuming others might have mentioned this also (too many to read through) - but LG has had this same case/audio function for a couple of years, in their Tone product.

[@MRBarton369]

Great review fellas.. as always. Tried both of these out and didn’t like either of them before this new release. Can’t see them being better than the many buds I already have. Solid upgrade on the 8s it seems though. I hope Jabra keeps getting better though.

[@kenshinjenna]

I have the Elite 8 Active Gen 1 and got them purely off of your review of them. I will go for the Elite 8 Active Gen 2 because I can plug the case into my KVM and switch audio with my keyboard, mouse, and display.

[@DHRME]

Oh that’s a smart idea! I should try that too!

[@VlogLife247]

Wow, you guys are quick. Got an email about the new buds with no KZbin reviews 🤔...Great that the best KZbin earbud reviewers got it out first 😅👍🏽

[@DHRME]

Haha thank you! We do our best 🙏

[@curtisdrayton97]

Hey guys, could you do a review of the new LG TONE Free T 80s please thanks 🙏🏾

[@JPSchulzy82]

So, whenever somebody mentions Spatial Audio where do you go for some Space? 😁.

[@CodecMoment]

I've had the Elite 10s since they came out and I am tempted to buy the Gen 2...probably not a good idea since it's not that significant of an upgrade but it bugs me that there's a better version of the thing I have!

[@DHRME]

Understandable! :(

[@toddneil4667]

Is there a hardware difference on the earbud? Or is the hardware update the case and the rest is software/OS updates to the earbud? Because to me it seems the improvement on the earbud here is software related and gen 1 buyers can benefit.

[@user-vp5ji7qv6k]

Great review guys!

[@viffer94]

Nice review guys. LG has been making charging case bluetooth emitters for their buds for awhile now so not groundbreaking technology. The case is probably draining its battery when used in that mode I would guess so eventually you’ll run out of power in both your case and your earbuds but still a nice feature to have. I liked the old Jabras so I would probably like the new ones but not at a $30 premium. Would probably wait for the inevitable deep discounts around November. Oh and spatial audio? 🙄

[@DHRME]

Agree, it’s not a new idea indeed.

[@bengoey]

I have the LG Tone with wireless case. It is useful for travelling in the plane but I think LG has stopped selling bluetooth earbuds .

[@viffer94]

@@bengoey If you go onto their website LG is still selling several wireless earbud models and they just announced a brand new version of the Tone free t90s with the bluetooth transmitter charging case, aptx adaptive, multi pairing, anc, Dolby atmos, head tracking, spatial audio and all the nonsense you would expect from a modern pair of earbuds. Might be worth a review?

[@AVC2421]

what should i buy sony xm5 or Sennheiser Momentum 4 tws ??? the only issue with sony is its ear tips are ear wax magnet or suggest me something under 300$ which is available in india should have battery of 7 hrs+

[@EsporHB]

I don't really understand how the active 8 Gen 2 changed. Can you explain it different?

[@ZotmundSzele]

Could have been my favourite buds but they screwed up gesture controls (you basically lose volume controls having only 1 bud in) and multipoint was kinda confusing. So my Huawei Freebuds Pro 3 are still unbeaten!

[@PaulTermsap]

I use head tracking Dolby Atmos on AirPods Pro when I watch videos on KZbin and Netflix but I tried this on the Elite 10 and it just sounds weird and I mostly turn it off unless I feel like I want to try it out again…

[@austinslater4773]

I do like Spatial Audio on AirPods Pro 2 and OnePlus buds 3 as it’s just a light bump. Most buds tho not a huge fan.

[@nathanvanlieshout7834]

Is the spatial audio for if you connect it to watch on a TV to not wake up others and you can hear the sound following the screen?

[@brandonwimsatt8733]

What kind of latency is there when using the case with a 3.5mm jack?

[@viffer94]

Wow, is it true GN is winding down their Jabra earbuds division and these two products will be the last in the Elite line?

[@seefeel2043]

Yes, what a pity

[@PabloTheThinker]

How much stronger is the ANC in the Active 8 compared to the Active 7?

[@zZwellZz]

Great vid, guys! Btw, I dont like this Spatial Audio. It is interesting, but it is annoying to use and completely useless for me.

[@jesmeralb]

I bought the 10s because of the spacial sound effect, believing it would change movies. It does something... But don't know what and I still don't know if I like it or not... Long story short, I don't use it anymore.

[@jacobchambers2052]

Does anyone know if the new cases have a slight silicone covering (like the elite active 75t) as the finish looks a bit more matt?

[@matthewcher5238]

Omgosh!!! I bought the gen 1 just 2 weeks ago, and I am travelling, just few days ago, I was just thinking that Jabra should release some with 3.5mm jack connected to Jabra case to the screen in airplane. And it is here. I am happy, and yet, very upset.

[@DHRME]

You can predict the future 😱

[@Udaysuryan]

Currently using jabra elite 7 pro, the right ear buds started getting muffled and has low sound. On the market for an upgrade as mine has issues and has crossed warranty period. Jabra is only providing Gen 1 Elite 10, here in India we won't be getting Jabra Elite 10 version 2. Need to find a tws with excellent mic and noise cancellation.

[@JMMinorSituation]

I have the bose quietcomfort ultra earbuds and the Sennheiser momentum 4 earbuds, are these worth picking up at all? lol

[@DHRME]

If you're happy with those, probably not!

[@TheGlucoside]

Regretfully the company behind Jabra has just announced that these will be the last earbuds they produce. Still wondering... should I buy these, knowing there will be no successor? Difficult decisions.

[@marym8799]

I might buy it just for a sentimental value. My 1st pair of tws was 65t from years ago and it was way ahead of its time with exceptional transparency mode when nobody even heard of such a thing and not to mention the eq on the app and level of customization back then. I kept buying a pair of Jabra from time to time and I have 5 of them now. Even though the audio quality, ANC, app, etc are not the best compared to other brands, the comfort of these buds are second to none. I still use them as my daily driver. Sad to hear that they'll stop making earbuds.

[@x9rtu3os1t8]

Can u use left earbud without right earbud or they still make you use right always?

[@LuggageChestHead]

Darn guys, you are quick. I just got the announcement mail and pre-ordered the 10 Gen 2, because I already own the 8 active gen 1 and wanted to add a 10 to my rotation. I am gonna get it at the end of the month, we'll see...

[@DHRME]

Good luck!

[@antonizieba]

I had Elite 10 for an hour. After pairing it to my iPhone, updating everything, I was really disappointed with the oval shaped tip and decided to sent it back to Amazon.

[@bowlst12]

The new case will be perfect for planes! No longer need to have over ear headphones and can just travel with the earbuds 👍

[@n2t460]

Planes are getting Bluetooth and free wi-fi now like Air Canada!!

[@jeffharding5725]

Is the ANC on the Elite 8 Gen 2 better than on the Elite 10 Gen 2?

[@computersurvive_cisco_zyxel]

You intrigued me. I have a Jabra Elite 5. Superb, good isolation from external noise. So do I buy the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2? Is it appropriate?

[@sutlibum]

Now the question does the elite 8 active gen2 beat elite 75t in terms of bass ? as being a long term ELITE 75T user, currently not much satisfied with the bass output of Elite 10.

[@Hyper1555]

I want to know this too! I want to switch to the 8 active gen 2 since it's last in its range.

[@Gadgetibles]

Nearly all device both in the car at home or office has Bluetooth and the whole idea of getting a wireless earbuds is to go wireless 😁 spatial audio is only cool for movies...for music its a major gimmick that ruins the music experience in many cases

[@HenriKBSF]

Added to wishlist. Elite 8 Active Gen it is.

[@DHRME]

Which gen? :D

[@HenriKBSF]

@@DHRME Gen 2, sad it will be our last Jabra

[@Takusman]

for $280? pass for that price. Did jabra finally fixed the android assistant problem? I changed phones and I cannot get my elite 7 pro to work with google assistant

[@iv7896]

Will my airpods gen 2 case fitt wirh those ?

[@joaopereira2331]

Hi! I just ordered the jabra elite 8 active gen 1 yesterday for 150€, now I'm torn if its worth paying the extra 80€ for the gen 2. What do you think?

[@DHRME]

80 is a lot of money. Don't think the difference is worth 80 Euros for us, personally.

[@joaopereira2331]

@@DHRME Thank you! Loved the video and the jokes

[@Kikwatz]

I'm in exactly the same situation, but mine were just 138,65€ ;)

[@joaopereira2331]

@@Kikwatz where did you buy?

[@HeikoEbeling]

Or you can wait for the gen 2 to go on sale.

[@CB-pe3tk]

Is it worth getting the elite 10 gen 2 if I have a Huawei free buds pro 3?

[@DHRME]

They are both different and maybe in terms of absolute performance, probably not.

[@iemy2949]

Da Headphones Released Mark Ending 😢 rip jabra earbud division. 75t forever.

[@laverami]

For the Elite 10, I do not even hear a slight ANC improvement. People at Jabra, don't hide behind dubious marketing promises that you don't keep and that really do not mean anything; you have great products. 🤷‍♀ The good thing is, my children will not ridicule for buying new earbuds or headphones /again/. 😂 Well, at least not yet, not these. 😅

[@PanhandlePoppy]

Do they both support using only one bud in either ear?

[@DHRME]

Yup. That’s pretty standard these days.

[@operaenthusiast58]

Very well tested earbuds, i appreciate the work guys.

[@samir2k05]

Seems like these are the last jabra earbuds they will ever launch now that they are winding down this product line.

[@harshbisht88]

So is that means jabra launching new lineup that's why jabra shouting down elite series

[@bqboy]

2:15 it doesn’t make sense, why would you transmit from the car to the earbuds? I guess this is meant to be plugged into Audio out, not Audio In, ie airplane headphone input, cd player or iPod classic.

[@DHRME]

In case the cars speakers aren’t of great quality or if you don’t want to disturb fellow passengers.

[@hokagoteatimereviews]

Great video guys! The elite 10 seems so good, but I do feel that they are a bit expensive at $280

[@DHRME]

Thanks bud 🙏

[@harshbisht88]

Every 6 months you can see new launch jabra new generation earbuds launch

[@seefeel2043]

Not anymore...

[@samuelcgeorge810]

For me i love the ergonomics of the gen 1 elite 10 except I feel there are too many quality control issues. I have had mine replaced 2 times and still I face issues many of which I believe could be solved with firmware and app updates. I feel Jabra needs to focus on making their existing products better and solving existing issues before releasing the next iteration.

[@DHRME]

That sucks!

[@austinslater4773]

Mine have been incredible so sucks you had issues!

[@JLummin]

mine are fine and maybe you had duds. I do agree that for sound improvement a firmware can do that but maybe ANC/transparency is more hardware so internals are upgraded. But I do agree that maybe the gen 2 is too soon and work on the current gens and then the gen 2 would be more of the next model if thats Elite 11 and 9 Active

[@rbrennan908]

@dhrme just got the elite 8 active for $150. Do you think it's worth $80 for the gen 2?

[@DHRME]

Not for me!

[@thewind23r]

Jabra just announced that they will shut their consumer line

[@aleksandrbell]

and still no LC3 codec

[@DHRME]

No?

[@ovidiun5218]

They will add it at the end of the year. I asked the customer service about it.

[@tdmduc]

TOOL❤

[@Sweetmochatube]

Namaste... 🥜

[@DHRME]

Namaste! 🥶

[@tutu22tutu]

I will probably not buy jabra again if these which look like firmware improvements to me (other than the case) aren’t brought over to the original elite 10s

[@DHRME]

Why do you think that these are firmware improvements?

[@tutu22tutu]

@@DHRME I am not an insider but the earbuds seem exactly the same. The originals are even gone from their website which further strengthens my point. They'll just be shipping the same earbuds in a better case.

[@DHRME]

@@tutu22tutuFWIW Jabra said that Gen 1s would continue to be on sale.

[@shaunbrady15]

@@tutu22tutucompletely false 😂😂

[@tutu22tutu]

@@shaunbrady15 how?

[@n2t460]

Jabra makes no sense - who would want to buy a product that's gonna be the last from the company, so less support, less replacement options. How will it make it through to 2 year warranty if something happens?

[@Sweetmochatube]

Popsicles icicles 🥜

[@andybryla7248]

Until they come out with Luca I will never buy them

[@andybryla7248]

Ldac

[@DHRME]

I was wondering what Luca was lol

[@KumarSagar]

अच्छा मम्मा मैं जा रही हूं x 8 8 times without a response. मम्मा is sad.

[@DHRME]

Ah hahahaha. Nice, nice!

[@jrbarentine]

Jabra reliability is garbage. I tried to get a replacement for my elite 7 pros after 2 months of owning and they said they can't help me because they were manufactured in 2021. How was I supposed to know they were made then during the purchase. Jabra is a trash company that does not back up their product.

[@iseptimus]

Gen 2 ANC is worse