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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize active noise cancelling and use during exercise, Jabra Elite 4 earbuds are sweatproof and dustproof, making them suitable for workouts, while also offering good noise isolation and a secure fit. On the other hand, if you prefer the best sound quality for music and an open soundstage, the Sennheiser 560S headphones excel in these areas but lack active noise cancelling and are not suitable for exercise due to their open-back design and size. Sennheisers may provide a more immersive TV and video experience due to their open-back design, but Jabra earbuds have lower latency, which could be beneficial for calls and meetings. Keep in mind that Jabra is fully wireless and more portable, whereas Sennheiser is a wired headphone, limiting its usability on the go. Each has its own advantages depending on whether you prioritize sound quality and immersion (Sennheiser) or convenience and functionality for active lifestyles (Jabra). 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
Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.6
9.5
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
6.9
The Sennheiser 560S is only fair for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.8
5.1
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6
8.1
The Jabra Elite 4 and Sennheiser 560S are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Jabra Elite 4 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
6.0
9.1
The Sennheiser 560S is excellent for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
7.0
2.5
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
Battery
5.5 Hours
N/A
The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser 560S does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$180
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Sennheiser 560S costs $180.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser 560S has very good build quality.
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How the Jabra Elite 4 and the Sennheiser 560S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite 4 | Sennheiser 560S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.6 Grams | 244.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | March 2022
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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