Jabra Elite Active 65t True Wireless Earbuds with Charging Case, Titanium Black Secure Fit, Superior Sound, Long Battery Life

I purchased the Jabra Elite Active 65t primarily for use as my gym headphones, so that's the context in which I'll review them.The size and appearance of the earbuds are the best I've seen of any fully wireless set. Most other people I've seen use either Apple Air Pods (which make you look a little like a dweeb) or the Bose Soundsport Free (which jut out of the ears extensively). I wouldn't say that either set necessarily looks bad, but the Elite Active 65t squeezes all the same specs in a smaller form. It's closer to the Bose in shape, but more compact and sits mostly in the outer ear opening with minimal protrusion. The buds themselves are very lightweight, and I rarely notice them when I'm working out. The earbuds also have a slightly grippy texture, which helps them stay in your ear when you get sweaty. Speaking of sweat, these buds are IP56 rated to resist dust and sweat, unlike the Air Pods (which were designed with hipster cafes in mind, not sweaty gyms). The charging case is another example of good design; it has the same grippy texture as the earbuds (unlike the slick Air Pod charging case), while maintaining a fairly compact size (similar to a thicker box of Tic Tacs, unlike the Bose case which is the approximate size of a police flashlight). The only thing that could be better are the buttons; the left bud is host to a volume up and down button (oriented horizontally for some reason), while the right bud has a multifunction button. While this is certainly better than the Air Pods' single touch button, the Bose buttons are better designed, situated on the outside edge of the buds which makes them easier to press. The cobalt and gold color scheme is sure to be polarizing, but I think it looks good. Besides, if you're that worried about your headphones matching your outfit in the gym, you need to rethink your priorities.Battery life is equivalent to most other fully wireless sets (5 hours plus 2 full recharges from the case). Since I really only use them for 1-2 hours at a time, I can't attest to the accuracy of those numbers. They usually last about 10-12 workouts before I have to recharge the buds and the case. Overall, I'd say the battery life is plenty good for the intended purpose. If you're looking for wireless headphones for travel or business usage, I'd recommend travelers get a set of Bluetooth noise canceling headphones (like the offerings from Bose and Sony, which last around 20-30 hours) or a dedicated Bluetooth headset for the businesspeople.The sound quality is another plus. This is a fully in-ear bud, which means that there isn't any sound leakage. This also provides a degree of passive noise-canceling, which is nice when the beanpole in the power rack next to you is screaming while pulling 135 with a back like a hissing black cat on Halloween. The HearThrough mode, which can be activated by double-pressing the button on the right bud, allows outside noise to filter in via the microphones. This is handy if you're running or doing another activity that requires you to be aware of your surroundings. Music playback quality is surprisingly good; it certainly won't win any awards, but the sound includes a decent amount of detail and doesn't feel compressed or airy. This is partially due to the in-ear nature of the buds (unlike the on-ear nature of Air Pods and Bose), but overall it's pretty good. The call quality is good as well. When I've taken calls with these the listener never had any complaints or had to repeat myself. Additionally, the Bluetooth connection is very strong. I haven't had either bud drop out while in use, even through walls. This is a bit better than what I've heard about the Soundsport Frees, which are still solid but tend to drop out every so often.There are a few other interesting features. Music pauses automatically if you remove a bud, which allows you to talk to people trying to steal your bench while you're making a trip to the water fountain. Holding the right button brings up your phone's assistant, which is probably handy if you have an Android phone. I'm stuck with Siri, however, so I don't tend to use it. These buds also include 3 sizes of ear tips so that you can get a comfortable and secure fit. I was having mixed results with the default medium tips, but swapped them for the smalls and experienced a much more secure and comfortable fit (apparently, size DOES matter).There are a few things that could be improved. You can use a single bud to listen to music and make calls, but only the right one. This is sure to annoy the lefties out there. Additionally, while the in-ear tips are fairly secure, they've come loose on a few occasions while performing intense activities (mostly barbell complexes and the rower). It would've been nice to have the ear clips like the Bose to prevent this. The Bluetooth connection, while rock solid, seems to have trouble switching between devices. I usually use them with my Apple watch, but I forgot it one day and had to connect them to my phone. Even in sync mode, these phones had trouble pairing. I had to forget the device on my phone and re-pair them to get a connection. This isn't the only pair of headphones to do that, though, so it might be an issue with my phone/watch.Overall, these are perfect for use as gym headphones as well as being great headphones in general. While there are a couple of minor issues, they are vastly outweighed by the good desing, great sound, and battery life these buds provide. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

I have been so happy with these earbuds!!!I got them about a week ago and have used them:-at home around the house-at work (I work in a restaurant Front & Back of House)-shopping-on runs/walks-at the gymThere was ONE time I had some connectivity issues with the left earbud BUT read my notes below to see how it turned out not to be a problem with the buds :).*Side note: I previously owned the Beats by Dre earbuds (Powerbeats 3) for about 2 years before one of the parts that wraps around the ear broke off! Those were also great, but I decided it was a good opportunity to try the "true wireless" style. I love and miss my Beast, but I will admit I like these better!CONNECTION: I had one issue with connectivity the first time I took them on a walk/run. The left earbud was cutting in and out. At first, I tried to reposition it tighter in my ear because I assumed it wasn't registering that it was in my ear (since you can opt to only use the right one at times). Then I started to remove it and it connected right before I took it out. Turns out, It wasn't that I had to push it in further, it was that it was already pushed in a little too far. After that day, I found that just easing it into my ear and not trying to force it into a certain position was 100% effective and I haven't had any connectivity issues or cutting out since.*All that to say...if the left earbud is having connectivity issues, try to pull it out and set it back in your ear easily (as it should go in!) and don't push it or force it.NOISE CANCELLING/HEAR THROUGH: I LOVE that these have the option for "noise cancelling" or "hear through" mode. When I am at work or running outside I am able to hear what is happening around me (someone knocking on the door, calling my name, cars going by, bikes about to pass, etc) but it doesn't affect the quality of the music/podcast that I am listening to. When you switch to noise cancelling, you can tell a difference instantly. For example, I finished up a run and before I went inside it got really windy and I could hear the wind through the "hear through" setting, so I thought I would see if there was a difference when I switch to noise cancelling. The wind COMPLETELY cut out! Same goes for rustling leaves, people talking, etc. Night and day difference.*I also love that you can us the right earbud solo and keep the left one in the case :)BATTERY: The case offers extra charge in case your earbuds run out, and the earbuds them selves last long enough for me! I haven't worn them for more than maybe 2 hours at a time before popping them back in to throw in my purse or gym bag. I will say the case charges VERY quickly!COMFORT: It took me a day or two to get used to the feel of these. My last set (beats by dre powerbeats 3) didn't have to fit so securely, because they had the piece that wrapped over your ear to keep them in place, and these fit very snug. I wore them for about 20 . min the first day, 30 the next, and then on a 5k jog the next day. They don't budge, so I don't have any worries that they will fall out when running!Overall, these are amazing.5 stars.2 thumbs up.The only thing I have yet to find in a pair of earbuds is the ability to quiet the surrounding noises for the listener on the other end of the phone. Several earbuds (wired, wireless, true wireless) that I have tried, have the same quality there. If I am on the phone with my husband and washing dishes, he can hear the water. If I am typing on my computer, he can hear the typing. If I am in a noisy area, he can hear other people around me. I will say he has admitted that these are better than others I have tried, but FULL DISCLOSURE: These still do that. It hasn't been an issue for me! Though I am excited for the future when that feature hits these items :)Hope this helps!