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HifiMan Svanar wireless vs JBL LIVE Buds 4

What Svanar wireless does better (1) and where LIVE Buds 4 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan Svanar wireless
HifiMan · 2023Svanar wireless
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $170
vs
JBL LIVE Buds 4
JBL · 2026LIVE Buds 4
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls7.2
7.2Build & features8.3

Why is Svanar wireless better than LIVE Buds 4?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×

Why is LIVE Buds 4 better than Svanar wireless?

  1. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 6+15%
  2. Earbud weight (each)8 g vs 4.8 g+67%
  3. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+14%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE Buds 4JBL LIVE Buds 4≈ $1708.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—10 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—106 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—10 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.26
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g4.8 g
Protection ratingIPX5IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursSilver—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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