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Updated April 10, 2024·

If you prioritize modern features like sweat and dustproof certification, making them suitable for exercising, and active noise cancelling for noisy environments like air travel, the Jabra Elite 4 would be a better fit. However, if audio quality, especially a wider soundstage, and app customization features such as an equalizer and audio controls are more important to you, and you're willing to pay a bit more, the Sony WF1000XM3 would be the choice. Both have good call quality, but the Jabra is more optimized for exercise, while the Sony offers a more immersive listening experience for music with its virtual surround capability. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
  • Good for exercise
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM3
  • Good for music

Key differences

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Music

6.6
Elite 4
WF1000XM3
7.5
The Sony WF1000XM3 is good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.

Phone Calls

8.8
Elite 4
WF1000XM3
8.2
The Jabra Elite 4 and Sony WF1000XM3 are both very good for phone calls, though the Jabra Elite 4 is somewhat better.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Elite 4
WF1000XM3
8.3
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Jabra Elite 4 is good.

Cost

$100
Elite 4
WF1000XM3
$180
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The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Sony WF1000XM3 costs $180.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

5.4
Elite 4
WF1000XM3
5.6
The Sony WF1000XM3 and Jabra Elite 4 are both poor for gaming.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.6
Elite 4
WF1000XM3
8.7
The Sony WF1000XM3 and Jabra Elite 4 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.

TV and Video

6.0
Elite 4
WF1000XM3
5.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jabra Elite 4 to be only fair for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is poor.

Battery

5.5 Hours
Elite 4
WF1000XM3
6.0 Hours
The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM3 has 6 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

9.0
Elite 4
WF1000XM3
9.0
The Jabra Elite 4 and Sony WF1000XM3 both have excellent build quality.

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How the Jabra Elite 4 and the Sony WF1000XM3 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Jabra Elite 4Sony WF1000XM3
Jabra Elite 4Sony WF1000XM3

GENERAL

Price
$100
$180
Brand
JabraSony
Release Date
April 1, 2023August 1, 2019
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.6/107.6/10
Phone Calls Score
8.8/108.2/10
Gaming Score
5.4/105.6/10
TV and Video Score
6/105.8/10
Exercise Score
7.7/106/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
5.5 Hours6 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
3.5 Hours3.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.25
Case Battery Life
2124

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
7/108.4/10
Virtual Surround
NoYes
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
8.5/108/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/109/10
Comfort score
7/107.9/10
Size
MediumLarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4.6 Grams9 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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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"

Sony WF1000XM3

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Lily Katz | November 2022
"Wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen, and the Sony WF-1000XM3 makes it easy to justify the cost. The design and comfort are good, and the connection strength is consistent. While the lack of aptX or LDAC support is a big drawback, DSEE HX processing improves low-quality audio files. If you want stylish active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds, the WF-1000XM3 needs to be at the top of your list."

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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 Sony

Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.

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