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Updated April 11, 2024·
If sound quality and an immersive experience for music and TV are your priorities and you don't mind using an amplifier for optimal performance, the HifiMan Edition XS would be better, especially as they offer top-notch soundstage. However, these over-ear headphones are not suitable for exercise, lack portability, and have no wireless capabilities. In contrast, the Jabra Elite 4 earbuds are more affordable and versatile, ideal for exercising and traveling, with features like sweatproof and active noise cancelling, plus good call quality. They're convenient for on-the-go use with wireless connectivity but are less suited for high-fidelity audio experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Edition XS
Very good for music
Good for gaming
Best in class for TV and video
Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
Very good for phone calls
Good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.8/10
6.6/10
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Gaming
7.4/10
5.4/10
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0/10
8.8/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9/10
8.6/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HifiMan Edition XS is good.
TV and Video
9.5/10
6.0/10
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
7.0/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.5 Hours
The HifiMan Edition XS does not have a battery. The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$269
$94
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The HifiMan Edition XS has a price of $269 and the Jabra Elite 4 costs $94.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality, while the HifiMan Edition XS has very good build quality.
"The Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream headphones."
"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"
Get a great deal on the HifiMan Edition XS or the Jabra Elite 4
About HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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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