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Updated April 10, 2024·
If cost is a concern and you need earbuds suitable for a wide range of activities including exercise, with good overall sound quality and very good call quality, the Jabra Elite 4 could be for you. However, if you prioritize high sound quality for music and video with the added benefit of excellent noise isolation as well as wireless charging and a built-in virtual surround feature, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro might be worth the extra cost. The Samsung buds also support a lossless codec which could enhance your listening experience with compatible devices. Both have good comfort and portability, but if sweat and dust resistance are important for your use, the Jabra would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
Very good for phone calls
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Very good for music
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.6/10
8.0/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Gaming
5.4/10
8.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.8/10
7.0/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good.
TV and Video
6.0/10
7.7/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
9.1/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Jabra Elite 4 is good.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.8 Hours
The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$188
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
"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"
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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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 Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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