Why is Fairbuds better than Elite 4?
Fairbuds has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Elite 4 better than Fairbuds?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 4 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 28 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 22 h |
| Battery capacity | 45 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 2 h | — |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | aptX, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | Yes |
| LDAC | — | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
