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JBL LIVE Buds 4 vs Shokz OpenFit 2+ T921

What LIVE Buds 4 does better (4) and where OpenFit 2+ T921 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE Buds 4
JBL · 2026LIVE Buds 4
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ $170
vs
Shokz OpenFit 2+ T921
Shokz · 2026OpenFit 2+ T921
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $190
Higher score
7.7Battery8.6
8.3Build & features7.0

Why is LIVE Buds 4 better than OpenFit 2+ T921?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · OpenFit 2+ T921: No
  2. LDACYes · OpenFit 2+ T921: No
  3. Earbud weight (each)4.8 g vs 9.4 g+96%
  4. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%

Why is OpenFit 2+ T921 better than LIVE Buds 4?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 11 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE Buds 4JBL LIVE Buds 4≈ $1708.9
Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity106 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h11 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Charging time2 h—
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.8 g9.4 g
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—OpenFit 2+ Black, OpenFit 2+ Grey, OpenFit 2+ Purple
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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