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9.3Noise control & calls7.2
5.5Battery8.8
Why is Elite 7 Active better than WF-1000XM4?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
Why is WF-1000XM4 better than Elite 7 Active?
- Battery life8 h vs 12 h+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 6 mm |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 12 h |
| Total with charging case | 30 h | — |
| Charging time | — | 1.5 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 5 min → 1 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Wireless charging (case) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | Yes |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 7.3 g |
| Protection rating | IP57 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
