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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize call quality, low latency for gaming and TV, and want features like a LDAC lossless codec for higher quality audio streaming, the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 may justify the extra cost. However, if you're looking for more value for money with features like sweat and dust resistance for exercise, and similar sound quality for music and podcasts, the Jabra Elite 4 could be a more cost-effective choice, especially at a lower price than the ATH-TWX7. Neither model offers wireless charging, but both are deemed very good for air travel and noise isolation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
Good for music
Excellent for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
The Jabra Elite 4 has no clear advantages over the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7.
Key differences
Music
7.3/10
6.6/10
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Gaming
8.7/10
5.4/10
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
TV and Video
8.2/10
6.0/10
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
7.0/10
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Jabra Elite 4 is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
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The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has a price of $199 and the Jabra Elite 4 costs $100.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has very good build quality.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 to be excellent for phone calls, while the Jabra Elite 4 is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1/10
8.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 to be excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite 4 is very good.
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How the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and the Jabra Elite 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"There’s plenty to like about the ATH-TWX7. A robust set of features brings a lot of convenience to your day. But a few of those tools could still use some fine-tuning and the lack of automatic pausing in 2024 is a head scratcher. Still, the audio is mostly good, and transparency mode is better than most. Add in the solid call quality and the in-app voice test and the ATH-TWX7 are a worthy consideration, especially at this price. Too bad it falls short of being a more complete package some of the competition offers for a slightly larger investment."
"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 Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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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