Experts recommend Google Pixel Buds Pro more than Jabra Elite 8 Active
As of 15 Aug 2024, experts prefer Google Pixel Buds Pro over Jabra Elite 8 Active, but both Earbuds have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Google Pixel Buds Pro received 3 recommendations: from Android Central (23 Jul 2024), The Verge (16 Jul 2024) and Laptop Mag (17 Mar 2023). By contrast, Jabra Elite 8 Active received only 2 recommendations from Tom's Guide (31 Jul 2024) and Forbes (13 May 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | TechRadar  | SoundGuys  | Android Central  | The Verge  | Tom's Guide  | Laptop Mag  | What Hi-Fi  | Wirecutter  | Rtings.com  | Forbes  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | -1 | $139 |  Google Pixel Buds Pro The Google Pixel Buds Pro are high-quality wireless earbuds with excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable and secure fit, long battery life, and a range of additional features. | - | - | 7 | 7 | - | 11 | - | - | - | - |
| 18 | - | $148 |  Jabra Elite 8 Active The Jabra Elite 8 Active True Wireless earbuds have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and additional features, making them a versatile and high-quality option for various use cases. | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | 6 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 23 Jul 2024 Android Central ranked Google Pixel Buds Pro as #7
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 9 Google Pixel Buds Pro Best for Pixel users... ... ... Source: www.androidcentral.com - On 16 Jul 2024
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 11 Google Pixel Buds Pro The Best Earbuds For Google Pixel Phone Owners... ... ... Source: www.theverge.com - On 17 Mar 2023 Laptop Mag ranked Google Pixel Buds Pro as #11
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 13 Google Pixel Buds Pro Dynamic-sounding buds for Android-philes... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com - On 31 Jul 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Jabra Elite 8 Active as #9
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 10 Jabra Elite 8 Active Best-ever durability is perfect for active lifestyles... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 13 May 2024 Forbes ranked Jabra Elite 8 Active as #6
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Jabra Elite 8 Active Best Wireless Earbuds For Exercise... ... ... Source: www.forbes.com
After counting and adding up the 85 expert endorsements of the August rankings, Google Pixel Buds Pro outranks Jabra Elite 8 Active. This is not to say that Jabra Elite 8 Active is a bad option. Like Google Pixel Buds Pro, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Google Pixel Buds Pro outranks Jabra Elite 8 Active by 8 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Aug 2024, Google Pixel Buds Pro is more critically acclaimed than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | TechRadar | SoundGuys | Android Central | The Verge | Tom's Guide | Laptop Mag | What Hi-Fi | Wirecutter | Rtings.com | Forbes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $298 |  Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have received highly positive expert reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, battery life, connectivity features, and additional features, making them a top choice for premium true wireless earbuds. | - |
1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | - | $280 |  Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | 6 | 2 | - | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | - | 8 | 8 |
| 3 | +3 | $200 |  Jabra Elite 10 | - | 3 | 1 | - | 7 | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| 4 | - | $300 |  Technics EAH-AZ80 | 1 | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
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Expert reviews [19]
Total expert reviews: 19
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by 9to5google.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by SoundGuys | 75 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [17]
Total expert reviews: 17
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by coachweb.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by techadvisor |
80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Pixel Buds Pro use Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal to adapt to your ear and help block outside sounds, creating a quiet foundation so your music can shine
- With custom 11 mm speaker drivers and Volume EQ, the earbuds sound amazing at any volume[1]
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From Seller:
- US MILITARY GRADE FOR EXTREME DURABILITY Built for elite athletes, these earbuds meet US Military Standard for ruggedized electronics - passing 9 durability tests - and ultra-durable to protect against dust, water & sweat.
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