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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and versatility for exercise, and if having earbuds that are sweatproof and dustproof is important, the Jabra Elite 4 may be more suitable. They have good noise isolation, are suitable for calls and meetings, and have a secure fit for active use. However, if your focus is on having extended battery life and enjoying a richer sound quality for music, TV, and gaming, the Sennheiser HD 250BT headphones offer very good audio and comfort for home use, plus the benefit of virtual surround sound, though they aren't as portable or exercise-friendly. The Sennheisers also support a low-latency codec, which is better for gaming and watching videos. On the downside, neither the Jabra nor the Sennheiser offer wireless charging, and both have integrated mics, which may not provide the most optimal microphone placement as opposed to boom mics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 250BT
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.4
8.8
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.8
7.2
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6
8.1
The Jabra Elite 4 and Sennheiser HD 250BT are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Jabra Elite 4 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
6.0
8.4
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.0
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair.
Battery
5.5 Hours
25.0 Hours
The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 250BT has 25 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$64
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Sennheiser HD 250BT costs $64.
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Key similarities
Music
6.6
6.5
The Jabra Elite 4 and Sennheiser HD 250BT are both only fair for music.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Jabra Elite 4 and Sennheiser HD 250BT both have excellent build quality.
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How the Jabra Elite 4 and the Sennheiser HD 250BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite 4 | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $64 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | 25 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.6 Grams | 125 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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Pete Scholßnagel | 2020
"As a lightweight, robust audio provider with a long battery life, the Sennheiser HD 250BT offer a lot for their price: very good Bluetooth codecs, an app connection and an extremely understated design. These headphones may not be among the most comfortable, but they deliver adequate sound – without overdriving or distortion."
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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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