You can begin by placing the headphones, simultaneously tapping the touch area of both headphones five times until you hear the indication to turn off the headphones, then place them in the charging case. These earbuds are battery-life beasts, offering far more than anything else out there when it comes to performance on one charge. Jabra claims the Elite 8 Active are the "world's toughest earbuds" and to be fair, they might just well be.

You can charge the charging case and the earbuds at the same time, or you can charge the charging case first and then the earbuds.If you have any problem pairing the two earbuds with your phone, put the ear buds back in the charging case and repeat the above steps.

The buds are still rated to IPX4 water resistance to ensure there’s protection from a light drizzle or sweat, and the charging case comes with a lanyard connector to keep them on your person (though an actual lanyard is not provided). IP7 waterproof and touch control: in-ear headphones have IP7 waterproof and nano-coating certification, which can prevent splashing and water penetration. These earbuds make for a versatile option with a great app for extra settings and controls, so the oversized case is one of the only downsides. Touch controls did prove to be fiddly, but generally speaking they’re never going to be as precise or reliable as physical buttons.

Also consider: Our previous recommendation of the Soundcore Life P3 is still an excellent option for all-rounder buds on a budget. It feels a lot more comfortable to have a lightweight pair of earbuds – we prefer ones that are under seven grams. They can reduce ambient noise a fair whack, although when compared with the industry leaders from Sony or Bose, they leave us wanting more. If you have AirPods Pro or AirPods (3rd generation), you may check whether your AirPods Pro or AirPods (3rd generation) are charging (amber light) or fully charged by tapping the case while it’s on the charging pad (green light). The bass extension and power of those lower-end frequencies are where the Tempo 30 shine, making for a fun listen that we think runners and those on the move a lot will enjoy .

Some people also swear by open buds that don’t go into your ears at all – we’ve tried the Shokz OpenFit and think they’re a good option, but you should know that you’ll hear all the noise around you so they’re good for awareness but not for “me time”.The small caveat is that in standby mode the battery drains, so if you leave them unattended you’ll have less battery than you might expect. The milliseconds you save count when gaming and these reduce the lag to under 30ms when used with the 2.