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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize noise isolation and travel convenience, the Apple AirPods Pro are superior due to their excellent noise-cancelling and compact design. They are also optimized for Apple devices, meaning they offer features like spatial audio and lower latency with Apple products. Conversely, if cost is a concern, the Jabra Elite 4 is much less expensive and offers great value with very good microphone quality, durability, and a sound quality that rivals the AirPods Pro. The Jabra earbuds are also sweatproof and dustproof, making them a better choice for exercise. However, they lack wireless charging and have longer charging times compared to the AirPods Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.4
8.8
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Apple Airpods Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
7.0
The Apple Airpods Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Jabra Elite 4 is good.
Cost
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The Apple Airpods Pro has a price of $260 and the Jabra Elite 4 costs $100.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
6.6
The Apple Airpods Pro and Jabra Elite 4 are both only fair for music.
Gaming
5.1
5.4
The Jabra Elite 4 and Apple Airpods Pro are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.3
8.6
The Jabra Elite 4 and Apple Airpods Pro are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.7
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jabra Elite 4 to be only fair for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro has 5 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Apple Airpods Pro and Jabra Elite 4 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro and the Jabra Elite 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Airpods Pro | Jabra Elite 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 21 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.4 Grams | 4.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Apple Airpods Pro
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Sound Guys
Adam Molina | January 2023
"For just $50 USD more than the original model with the wireless charging case, this is definitely the pair of buds to get. The AirPods Pro (1st generation) sounds better than the originals and has a way better fit and active noise canceling to boot. If you have an iOS device, just get this."
Jabra Elite 4
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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Jabra Elite 4 is a good midrange option with solid isolation and aptX codec for Android. It sounds consumer friendly from the box and the app has some EQ to adjust to taste. Some included luxuries include multipoint, sidetone, and Spotify Tap"
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
About Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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