Jabra has launched its new Elite 8 earbuds, that are billed because the world’s hardest earbuds. They’re excellent buds (learn our full evaluation of the Elite 8), however they value $200. In the meantime, the previous-gen Elite 7 Lively could be had for $80. Simply remember that that is an invite-only deal (you need to request an invitation to purchase the buds and Amazon might or might not grant you an invitation). With out the invite, their worth will likely be $90 on October 11-12, so that you’re saving an extra $10 in case you get the invite.
Geared up with Jabra’s ShakeGrip coating know-how that helps he buds keep in your ears extra securely, they’ve adjustable energetic noise canceling, Jabra’s HearThrough transparency mode and 4 built-in microphones for “clear name high quality,” with two further microphones for “personalization.”
Whereas this mannequin is lacking the step-up Elite 7 Professional’s MultiSensor Voice know-how, Jabra says it delivers the identical “premium expertise” because the Elite 7 Professional with most of the similar specs, together with IP57 water- and dust-resistance, and 9 hours of battery life with noise cancellation on.
Do not anticipate the Elite 7 Lively to ship fairly the identical voice-calling efficiency because the Elite 7 Professional, nevertheless it ought to provide the identical sound and match, albeit barely grippier in your ear. You can too use both bud independently in a mono mode.
