JABRA ELITE 7 ACTIVE

A splendid pair of buds that will stick with you through thick and thin

Jabra has slowly and quietly become a real market leader in true wireless headphones and the Elite 7 Active is the jewel in its crown.

Like the other buds on test here, there is nothing about their look or feel that makes them obviously 'running headphones' or 'workout earbuds'. They are not massive or ostentatiously ruggedised, and there are no hooks of any kind to keep them in place. Nor is the sound excessively bassy or pumpin', as was practically always the case with workout buds of yore.

They sound excellent, in fact, with a forceful and exciting sonic character that is perfect for workout music of all kinds. The sound quality is also more than acceptable outside the gym; these are the only buds you'll need. There's ANC and ambient noise hear-through as well and, while they're not quite out of the top drawer, both these invaluable sonic additions are excellent for the price.

A coating helps the buds 'stick' to the inside of your ear, which makes them feel very secure without sacrificing comfort

When running or working out, the secret of the Elite 7 Active's success is a coating that helps them 'stick' to the inside of your ear. It does this without actually feeling sticky, which would just be unpleasant. A bit of practice is needed to insert the Elite 7 Active correctly, but once mastered, they felt unlikely to go anywhere.