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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality, and actively use your earbuds for watching TV and videos, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX might be the better choice, offering excellent sound and features like AptX Adaptive codec, which provides enhanced audio quality and reduced latency. These earbuds also have active noise cancelling, making them suitable for air travel and noisy environments. However, they come at a premium price. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more budget-conscious option that still offers very good audio and excellent call quality, Jabra Elite 4 might suit you. They are also a great pick if you need a durable, sweatproof option for exercising. While the Jabra Elite 4 doesn't support advanced codecs like AptX Adaptive, they may still meet your needs for casual listening and calls, and they're a significantly cheaper alternative. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.9
6.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
5.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
8.8
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
8.6
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair.
TV and Video
8.9
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the Jabra Elite 4 is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$100
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Jabra Elite 4 costs $100.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Jabra Elite 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Jabra Elite 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 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 | 22 | 21 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 4.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Leaf and Core
Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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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