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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional audio quality and have a higher budget, the Audeze Maxwell headphones with planar drivers and LDAC support offer better sound for music aficionados and are superior for gaming, calls, and air travel, despite being less portable. Conversely, the Jabra Elite 4 earbuds are more affordable, provide good sound quality and calls performance, are waterproof and dustproof, making them suitable for exercise, and come with a more compact design enhancing portability for daily use. However, they may not match the Maxwells in terms of pure audio fidelity and gaming suitability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze Maxwell
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
8.4
6.6
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Gaming
9.0
5.4
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
8.6
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite 4 is very good.
TV and Video
8.9
6.0
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.0
7.0
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the Audeze Maxwell is only fair.
Battery
78.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$100
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The Audeze Maxwell has a price of $299 and the Jabra Elite 4 costs $100.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
8.7
8.8
The Jabra Elite 4 and Audeze Maxwell are both very good for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Audeze Maxwell and Jabra Elite 4 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Audeze Maxwell and the Jabra Elite 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze Maxwell | Jabra Elite 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 78 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 21 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 498.9 Grams | 4.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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Audeze Maxwell
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Christian Thomas | August 2023
"Despite a few caveats, the Audeze Maxwell is one of the best-performing gaming headsets on the market and should top the ranks for a few buyers — provided the budget (and neck strength) is there. Gaming headsets have their work cut out for them, and their audience is historically unkind to performance flaws. If you’re an older gamer with some cash to blow, you should be pleased with the Audeze Maxwell."
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 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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