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8.8Noise control & calls6.2
4.2Battery4.2
3.6Build & features8.5
Why is QuietComfort Earbuds II better than Elite 4 Active?
- Charging time1 h vs 3 h3×
- Microphones8 vs 42×
- Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 10 g+67%
Why is Elite 4 Active better than QuietComfort Earbuds II?
- Battery life6 h vs 7 h+17%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
- aptXNo · QuietComfort Earbuds II: Yes
- Total with charging case24 h vs 28 h+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Semi-in-ear (open) | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Driver size | — | 6 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | 8 | 4 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 7 h |
| Total with charging case | 24 h | 28 h |
| Charging time | 1 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 20 min → 2 h | 10 min → 1 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | 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 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
