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Updated April 11, 2024·
stemless earbuds with closed enclosures, but they cater to different needs. For dynamic activities such as exercise, the Jabra Elite 4 is the superior choice due to being sweatproof, dustproof, and featuring active noise cancelling, which also makes them more suitable for air travel. On the other hand, the Google Pixel Buds A Series offer longer battery life and better call quality, making them ideal for long conversations and meetings. If you prioritize sound customization, the Jabra's app equalizer will cater to your taste better. However, the Google Pixel Buds' Adaptive Audio mode, which adjusts volume based on environmental noise, might benefit those who frequently shift between quiet and noisy settings. Choosing between the two would depend on whether you value a longer battery life and call quality over the benefits of noise cancellation and fitness-ready features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.6
5.4
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
6.0
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
4.6
7.0
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Cost
$58
$100
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has a price of $58 and the Jabra Elite 4 costs $100.
Build Quality
7.4
9.0
The Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.4
6.6
The Jabra Elite 4 and Google Pixel Buds A Series are both only fair for music.
Phone Calls
8.5
8.8
The Jabra Elite 4 and Google Pixel Buds A Series are both very good for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
8.6
The Jabra Elite 4 and Google Pixel Buds A Series are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
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How the Google Pixel Buds A Series and the Jabra Elite 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Google Pixel Buds A Series | Jabra Elite 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$58 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 21 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.1 Grams | 4.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
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 Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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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