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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize wireless convenience and features suitable for an active lifestyle like being sweatproof and having good exercise and travel scores, Jabra Elite 4 would serve you better. They also have better features for calls and meetings, are lighter, and offer a degree of noise isolation. However, if you're focused on sound quality for music and TV, and prefer an open design that typically results in a more natural soundstage, the Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones are the superior choice, though they are wired and don't offer the same portability or call quality as the Jabra. The Philips are more suited for home use, whereas Jabra can cater to a more mobile lifestyle. Give Feedback

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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
Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
  • Excellent for music
  • Good for gaming
  • Very good for TV and video

Key differences

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Music

6.6
Elite 4
Fidelio X2HR
9.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.

Gaming

5.4
Elite 4
Fidelio X2HR
7.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.

Phone Calls

8.8
Elite 4
Fidelio X2HR
5.0
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.6
Elite 4
Fidelio X2HR
7.9
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.

TV and Video

6.0
Elite 4
Fidelio X2HR
8.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Elite 4
Fidelio X2HR
2.5
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.

Battery

5.5 Hours
Elite 4
Fidelio X2HR
N/A
The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery.

Cost

$100
Elite 4
Fidelio X2HR
$140
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The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR costs $140.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

9.0
Elite 4
Fidelio X2HR
9.0
The Jabra Elite 4 and Philips Fidelio X2HR both have excellent build quality.

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How the Jabra Elite 4 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Jabra Elite 4Philips Fidelio X2HR
Jabra Elite 4Philips Fidelio X2HR

GENERAL

Price
$100
$140
Brand
JabraPhilips
Release Date
April 1, 2023September 1, 2014
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
6.6/109.3/10
Phone Calls Score
8.8/105/10
Gaming Score
5.4/107.1/10
TV and Video Score
6/108.9/10
Exercise Score
7.7/104.5/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
5.5 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
NoN/A
Charging time
3.5 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.2N/A
Case Battery Life
21N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
7/102.5/10
Virtual Surround
NoN/A
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
8.5/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/109/10
Comfort score
7/108.4/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4.6 Grams390 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedN/A

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SoundGuys

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"

Philips Fidelio X2HR

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Liquid Audio

Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."

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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”.

About Philips

Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.

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