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8.6Noise control & calls8.9
9.7Battery9.6
Why is Elite 4 better than Buds Air 8?
- Battery life28 h vs 14 h2×
- aptXYes · Buds Air 8: No
Why is Buds Air 8 better than Elite 4?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Elite 4: Yes
- Battery life with ANC22 h vs 30 h+36%
- Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
- Microphones4 vs 6+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 11 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 2 |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 | 6 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 28 h | 14 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 22 h | 30 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 58 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 62 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX, SBC | LHDC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Low-latency game mode | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | IP55 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
