Jabra has announced it will discontinue its Elite series of consumer earbuds to focus on expanding its professional audio, video, and hearing product lines. This decision follows the recent launch of the Elite 10 and Elite 8 Gen 2 earbuds.
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
Despite the discontinuation, Jabra reassures customers that the new Elite 10 and Elite 8 Gen 2 will remain available and supported. Below are the details of these newly released earbuds.
Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2:
The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 comes with several notable features, including an LE Audio smart case. This technology enables the case to function as a wireless audio transmitter. It allows the case to connect to devices that lack Bluetooth capability, such as airline entertainment systems or gym equipment, by using a cable with a 3.5mm jack or USB-C connector, and then transmit the audio to your earbuds via LE Audio.
Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 LE Audio Smart Case
The model also features enhanced Spatial Sound with Dolby Head Tracking for an improved Dolby Atmos experience. The Jabra Advanced Active Noise Cancellation is now up to twice as powerful as the earlier Elite 10.
Call quality has been upgraded with six microphones and effective noise-reduction algorithms. The new Natural HearThrough feature with better wind-noise detection is now twice as effective. These earbuds come with 10mm drivers and a semi-open design featuring Jabra ComfortFit technology. They offer up to 6 hours of battery life (27 hours with the case) with ANC enabled and have an IP57 rating for splash and dust resistance.
Additional features include Bluetooth multipoint connection, Fast Pair, Swift Pair, and Spotify Tap playback. The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 is priced at $280 and will be available in mid-June in titanium black, gloss black, cocoa, and two new colors: denim and soft white.
Jabra Elite 8 Gen 2:
The Jabra Elite 8 Gen 2 also boasts several updates, including an LE Audio smart case for streaming audio from non-Bluetooth devices. It features enhanced Spatial Sound powered by Dolby Audio and Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, which is now up to twice as strong as the preceding Elite 8 Active.
The Natural HearThrough feature now has superior wind-noise detection and is twice as effective. Call performance is improved with six microphones, a wind-protecting mesh, and a noise-cancellation algorithm. These earbuds are fully sweat-proof and waterproof with an IP68 rating for the earbuds and an IP54 rating for the case.
They provide a secure fit with Jabra ShakeGrip technology and up to 8 hours of battery life with ANC on (32 hours with the case). Additional features include stable smartwatch connectivity, Swift Pair, Google Fast Pair, and Spotify Tap playback, along with Bluetooth multipoint connection.
The Jabra Elite 8 Gen 2 is priced at $230 and will be available in mid-June in navy, black, and two new colors: coral and olive.
