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  3. Elite 4 Active vs LinkBuds S

Jabra Elite 4 Active vs Sony LinkBuds S

What Elite 4 Active does better (4) and where LinkBuds S wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Jabra Elite 4 Active
Jabra · 2022Elite 4 Active
6.7Score
4 advantages
Higher score
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Sony LinkBuds S
Sony · 2022LinkBuds S
6.5Score
6 advantages≈ $140
2.2Sound4.7
6.1Noise control & calls7.2
3.9Battery4.9
8.4Build & features5.2

Why is Elite 4 Active better than LinkBuds S?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Total with charging case28 h vs 20 h+40%
  3. aptXYes · LinkBuds S: No
  4. Driver size6 mm vs 5 mm+20%

Why is LinkBuds S better than Elite 4 Active?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 9 h+29%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Elite 4 Active: Yes
  3. Earbud weight (each)10 g vs 4.8 g2.1×
  4. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  5. LDACNo · Elite 4 Active: Yes
  6. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Jabra Elite 4 ActiveJabra Elite 4 Active6.7
Sony LinkBuds SSony LinkBuds S≈ $1406.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm5 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones4—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h9 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Total with charging case28 h20 h
Charging time3 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant, SiriAlexa, Google Assistant
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10 g4.8 g
Protection ratingIP57IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes

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