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Jabra Elite 4 Active vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117

What Elite 4 Active does better (1) and where Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Jabra Elite 4 Active
Jabra · 2022Elite 4 Active
6.7Score
1 advantage
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $130
6.1Noise control & calls9.3
3.9Battery4.0

Why is Elite 4 Active better than Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117?

  1. Total with charging case28 h vs 20 h+40%

Why is Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 better than Elite 4 Active?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 8 h+14%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Microphones4—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h8 h
Battery life with ANC—5 h
Total with charging case28 h20 h
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10 g—
Protection ratingIP57IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
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