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Updated April 11, 2024·
For immersive music listening with top-notch sound quality and a wide soundstage, the Audeze LCD 2 Classic excels but doesn't have a microphone, is open-back for poor noise isolation and requires an amplifier for best performance, making it unsuitable for use on the go or in noisy environments. The Jabra Elite 4 earbuds, on the other hand, are far more portable, offer good noise isolation, have a decent microphone for calls, and are sweatproof, making them a better option for exercise, travel, or casual use, but with less impressive sound quality compared to the Audeze. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
Excellent for music
Good for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
Very good for phone calls
Good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
9.2/10
6.6/10
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Gaming
7.3/10
5.4/10
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.8/10
8.8/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7/10
8.6/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
TV and Video
8.6/10
6.0/10
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
7.0/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.5 Hours
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic does not have a battery. The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$799
$100
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Jabra Elite 4 costs $100.
Build Quality
10.0/10
9.0/10
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality.
"These headphones outdo rival planar magnetic headphones, especially in terms of dynamics. Compared to the Hifiman Ananda or the Hifiman Edition XS there is noticeably more slam in the sound, particularly in the bass. The LCD-2C gives you a fantastic sense of quiet dynamics with crystalline precision. This is evident also in our clinical tests, where it’s just easier to understand spoken text at very low volumes."
"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"
Get a great deal on the Audeze LCD 2 Classic or the Jabra Elite 4
About Audeze
Audeze is an, award-winning, American premium headphone manufacturer based in California. Founded in 2008, their products are developed around aerospace materials technology first used by NASA and are widely used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, not only in the fields of music and sound engineering but also in e-sports and the health industry.
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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