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Jabra Elite 4 Active vs JLab EPIC Air Sport ANC

What Elite 4 Active does better (3) and where EPIC Air Sport ANC wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Jabra Elite 4 Active
Jabra · 2022Elite 4 Active
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $120
vs
JLab EPIC Air Sport ANC
JLab · 2022EPIC Air Sport ANC
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
6.2Noise control & calls7.2
4.2Battery8.3
8.5Build & features8.0

Why is Elite 4 Active better than EPIC Air Sport ANC?

  1. aptXYes · EPIC Air Sport ANC: No
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%

Why is EPIC Air Sport ANC better than Elite 4 Active?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 15 h2.1×
  2. Driver size6 mm vs 8 mm+33%
  3. Dust protection (IP)5 vs 6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-ear—
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—110 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones4—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h15 h
Total with charging case28 h—
Charging time3 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecsaptX, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10 g10 g
Protection ratingIP57IP66
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Dust protection (IP)56
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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