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  3. Elite 4 Active vs LIVE FREE 2

Jabra Elite 4 Active vs JBL LIVE FREE 2

What Elite 4 Active does better (2) and where LIVE FREE 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Jabra Elite 4 Active
Jabra · 2022Elite 4 Active
6.7Score
2 advantages
vs
JBL LIVE FREE 2
JBL · 2022LIVE FREE 2
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
6.1Noise control & calls7.2
3.9Battery4.4
8.4Build & features8.2

Why is Elite 4 Active better than LIVE FREE 2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
  2. aptXYes · LIVE FREE 2: No

Why is LIVE FREE 2 better than Elite 4 Active?

  1. Earbud weight (each)10 g vs 4.9 g2×
  2. Driver size6 mm vs 11 mm+83%
  3. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Jabra Elite 4 ActiveJabra Elite 4 Active6.7
JBL LIVE FREE 2JBL LIVE FREE 2≈ $857.7
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—102 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones4—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h7 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Total with charging case28 h—
Charging time3 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10 g4.9 g
Protection ratingIP57IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes

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