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JBL Endurance Zone vs OnePlus Buds 4

What Endurance Zone does better (3) and where Buds 4 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

JBL Endurance Zone
JBL · 2025Endurance Zone
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $85
vs
OnePlus Buds 4
OnePlus · 2025Buds 4
8.8Score
6 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
4.4Noise control & calls5.1
5.7Battery8.0
9.0Build & features8.2

Why is Endurance Zone better than Buds 4?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%
  2. Microphones4 vs 22×
  3. Dust protection (IP)6 vs 5+20%

Why is Buds 4 better than Endurance Zone?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Endurance Zone: Yes
  2. Battery life8 h vs 11 h+38%
  3. Total with charging case32 h vs 45 h+41%
  4. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  5. Charging time2 h vs 1.2 h+67%
  6. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 15 Hz+33%
Specifications

Side by side

OnePlus Buds 4OnePlus Buds 4≈ $808.8
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size18 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz15 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω18 Ω
Sensitivity105 dB38 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones42
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h11 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Total with charging case32 h45 h
Charging time2 h1.2 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—LHDC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight—49 g
Earbud weight (each)10 g—
Protection ratingIP68IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Dust protection (IP)65
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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