Jabra Elite 8 Active True Wireless vs Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2

The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 True Wireless are the next generation of the Jabra Elite 8 Active True Wireless. They keep many of the features that made the original popular: a comfortable fit, great build quality with the slip-proof ShakeGrip coating, and a relatively balanced default sound profile, with the ability to tweak the sound further via the EQ and presets in the app. The newest iteration has some notable upgrades that make it a better choice for most uses. A new 'smart case' allows you to playback audio from wired sources by plugging them into the case's USB-C port. There's even a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter provided, though it can be a bit finicky to use. The new version also has a substantially improved noise isolation performance, which more effectively blocks out ambient noise in common scenarios.