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  3. Elite 4 Active vs TW-E5B

Jabra Elite 4 Active vs Yamaha TW-E5B

What Elite 4 Active does better (2) and where TW-E5B wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Jabra Elite 4 Active
Jabra · 2022Elite 4 Active
6.7Score
2 advantages
Higher score
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Yamaha TW-E5B
Yamaha · 2022TW-E5B
6.5Score
6 advantages≈ $80
2.2Sound4.4
6.1Noise control & calls4.6
3.9Battery6.1
8.4Build & features7.4

Why is Elite 4 Active better than TW-E5B?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · TW-E5B: No
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%

Why is TW-E5B better than Elite 4 Active?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Elite 4 Active: Yes
  2. Battery life7 h vs 8 h+14%
  3. Charging time3 h vs 1 h3×
  4. Total with charging case28 h vs 30 h+7%
  5. Earbud weight (each)10 g vs 6.5 g+54%
  6. Driver size6 mm vs 7 mm+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Jabra Elite 4 ActiveJabra Elite 4 Active6.7
Yamaha TW-E5BYamaha TW-E5B≈ $806.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm7 mm
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones4—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h8 h
Total with charging case28 h30 h
Charging time3 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX, SBCaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant, SiriGoogle Assistant, Siri
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10 g6.5 g
Protection ratingIP57IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free calls—Yes

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