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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize calls and meetings, are active (e.g., exercise), or travel often, the Jabra Elite 4 earbuds would suit you better, as they offer very good microphone quality, are both sweatproof and dustproof, and have features beneficial for air travel. However, they may not be the best for gaming due to poor scoring in that area. On the other hand, the Shokz OpenMove headphones, being bone conduction, allow you to remain aware of your surroundings, which can be safer for outdoor activities but offer poor overall sound quality and are less ideal for immersive listening experiences. For budget-conscious customers, the OpenMove comes at a lower price but lacks features like a customizable app equalizer and active noise canceling, which the Jabra Elite 4 includes. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
Very good for phone calls
Very good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
The Shokz OpenMove has no clear advantages over the Jabra Elite 4.
Key differences
Music
6.6/10
4.8/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is only fair for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
8.8/10
7.8/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Shokz OpenMove is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6/10
7.9/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Shokz OpenMove is good.
TV and Video
6.0/10
5.0/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is only fair for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
2.5/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Cost
$100
$80
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.5/10
The Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality, while the Shokz OpenMove has very good build quality.
"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"
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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”.
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