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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're valuing call quality and want active noise cancelling for better sound isolation in noisy environments, the Jabra Elite 4 earbuds are the better choice, especially for air travel and exercise, given their sweat and dustproof certification. However, they are on the pricier side. For budget-conscious customers, the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones offer unique open-ear listening, allowing you to stay aware of your surroundings, a suitable feature if you prioritize situational awareness over audio fidelity. Neither excels in gaming or TV due to latency concerns. The Jabra's have a longer battery life for the buds alone but consider the total battery life including the charging case for overall usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
- The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has no clear advantages over the Jabra Elite 4.
Key differences
Music
6.6
4.8
The Jabra Elite 4 is only fair for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Phone Calls
8.8
6.5
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair.
TV and Video
6.0
5.1
The Jabra Elite 4 is only fair for TV and video, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
2.5
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Cost
$100
$36
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
4.9
The Jabra Elite 4 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6
8.2
The Jabra Elite 4 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.
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How the Jabra Elite 4 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite 4 | Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $36 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Youthwhisper | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | Unknown | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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"
Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
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Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."
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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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