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7.2Noise control & calls6.1
5.8Battery3.9
9.4Build & features8.4
Why is Beoplay EX better than Elite 4 Active?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Elite 4 Active: No
- Battery life8 h vs 7 h+14%
- Charging time1.5 h vs 3 h2×
- Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 10 g+67%
- Driver size9.2 mm vs 6 mm+53%
Why is Elite 4 Active better than Beoplay EX?
Elite 4 Active has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Driver size | 9.2 mm | 6 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | — | 4 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 7 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | — |
| Total with charging case | — | 28 h |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 1 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | Yes | Yes |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 6 g | 10 g |
| Protection rating | IP57 | IP57 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
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