Why is TE-A1 better than Elite 4?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Elite 4: No
- LDACYes · Elite 4: No
Why is Elite 4 better than TE-A1?
- Battery life20 h vs 28 h+40%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
- aptXNo · TE-A1: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | — | 4 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 28 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 22 h |
| Total with charging case | 70 h | — |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | — |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
