Jabra Elite 7 Active Review: Decent Workout Earbuds

The Jabra Elite 7 Active is a well-rounded option for those looking for a mid-priced and durable workout earbuds. With decent quality, customizable features (sound and fit), as well as solid active noise cancelling (ANC) system, you’ll be able to focus on your fitness goals. 

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Workout Eearbuds with Personalized Fit and Sound

Released as an updated to the Elite Active 75t, the Jabra Elite 7 Active headphones offers new coating technology (Jabra ShakeGrip), faster-charging, personalised fit and ANC, more microphones, as well as pre-set equaliser settings in the Jabra Sound+ app. Priced slightly lower than the Elite 7 Pro, the audio and ANC quality of both models are identical, in that they are both decent, but not extraordinary. 

With the Jabra Elite 7 Active earbuds, you can listen to your favorite tunes and filter out background noise. They come equipped with two listening modes: an Active Noise Cancellation feature blocks outside sounds, and a HearThrough techonology uses the microphones in your earbuds to help you hear what’s around you. With this features, you get to enjoy your music however you please.

Thanks to Jabra ShakeGrip, the Jabra Elite 7 Active boasts a stylish look and design. With regards to sound quality, although the ANC is effective, there are certainly better options available in the market such as Bose QuietComfort. Further, aside from new feature such as Jabra ShakeGrip, the shape of Jabra Elite 7 Active earbuds directs the ear tips deep into the ear canal which helps create a tight seal that prevents sound from getting in or out. However, this may potentially cause discomfort for some people.

Battery life is one of the advantages of the 7 Series and it is quite great for the Jabra Elite 7 Active at approximately 8 hours (ANC enabled). All in all, The Jabra Elite 7 Active provides a significant update over the Jabra Elite Active 75t which includes personalized sound and better fit.  The Jabra Elite 7 Active is a good buy if you don’t mind average microphone quality and you want a durable pair of workout earbuds. For lower price range, you could also consider Jabra Elite 4 Active.

PRO: Jabra Elite 7 Active offers plenty of features and is affordable

• Cheaper than the Elite Pro model
• Features Jabra ShakeGrip technology for a better fit even during the toughest workout
• Switch to personalised ANC mode with a tap on the button
• Features HearThrough technology to pickup local sound
• Get up to 8 hours battery in the buds and up to 30 hours with the case
• Comes with IP57 water and sweat-proof construction

CON: Decent sound and microphone quality

• Decent microphone quality making it difficult to be on a call in a relatively loud environment such as during biking
• Plenty other options in the market with better sound quality at similar price range

CON: Potential connectivity issues

• Frequent pairing and connecting issues
• One of the earbud keeps on getting disconnected from bluetooth
• Requires updates often which necessitates another round of pairing and set up thus taking quite some time to go through

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