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  3. Elite 4 Active vs WF-1000XM4

Jabra Elite 4 Active vs Sony WF-1000XM4

What Elite 4 Active does better (2) and where WF-1000XM4 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Jabra Elite 4 Active
Jabra · 2022Elite 4 Active
6.7Score
2 advantages
vs
Sony WF-1000XM4
Sony · 2021WF-1000XM4
7.6Score
5 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
6.1Noise control & calls7.2
3.9Battery8.8
8.4Build & features2.9

Why is Elite 4 Active better than WF-1000XM4?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. aptXYes · WF-1000XM4: No

Why is WF-1000XM4 better than Elite 4 Active?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 12 h+71%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Elite 4 Active: Yes
  3. Charging time3 h vs 1.5 h2×
  4. LDACNo · Elite 4 Active: Yes
  5. Earbud weight (each)10 g vs 7.3 g+37%
Specifications

Side by side

Jabra Elite 4 ActiveJabra Elite 4 Active6.7
Sony WF-1000XM4Sony WF-1000XM4≈ $1607.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones4—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h12 h
Total with charging case28 h—
Charging time3 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10 g7.3 g
Protection ratingIP57IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes

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