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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for over-ear headphones with a focus on calls and meetings, gaming, TV, and video, the Earfun Wave Pro could be a better choice as they offer very good performance in these areas and excellent music and book/podcast listening experiences, plus they come with active noise cancelling and a more immersive soundstage. They also have a significantly longer battery life for extended use and are suitable for air travel. However, if portability, sweat and dust resistance, and a customizable app experience are important for you, and you prefer earbuds for exercise or a more discreet look, the Jabra Elite 4 might be more suitable despite their higher price. They're also optimized for both Android and Apple devices, have touch controls, and offer active noise cancelling, albeit with less effective noise isolation than the Earfun. Keep in mind, the Jabra has a lower battery life, and their gaming, TV, and video performance is not as strong. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Good for music
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Gaming
8.7
5.4
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
8.6
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite 4 is very good.
TV and Video
8.0
6.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Jabra Elite 4 is good.
Battery
80.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$100
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Jabra Elite 4 costs $100.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality, while the Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
6.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Phone Calls
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be excellent for phone calls, while the Jabra Elite 4 is very good.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | Jabra Elite 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 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 | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 4.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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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