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  3. STAX Spirit S3 vs Elite 4 Active

Edifier STAX Spirit S3 vs Jabra Elite 4 Active

What STAX Spirit S3 does better (5) and where Elite 4 Active wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Edifier STAX Spirit S3
Edifier · 2022STAX Spirit S3
8.3Score
5 advantages≈ $320
Higher score
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Jabra Elite 4 Active
Jabra · 2022Elite 4 Active
6.7Score
1 advantage
9.3Sound2.2
3.0Noise control & calls6.2
9.6Battery3.9

Why is STAX Spirit S3 better than Elite 4 Active?

  1. Battery life80 h vs 7 h11.4×
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Elite 4 Active: No
  3. Driver size89 mm vs 6 mm14.8×
  4. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  5. Charging time1.5 h vs 3 h2×

Why is Elite 4 Active better than STAX Spirit S3?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · STAX Spirit S3: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Edifier STAX Spirit S3Edifier STAX Spirit S3≈ $3208.3
Jabra Elite 4 ActiveJabra Elite 4 Active6.7
Sound
Fit—In-ear
Driver size89 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance24 Ω—
Sensitivity94 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Microphones—4
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life80 h7 h
Total with charging case—28 h
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Charging time1.5 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 11 h10 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, SBCaptX, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—10 g
Protection rating—IP57
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYes—

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