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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

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Music

6.6
Elite 4
Bone Conduction Headphones
4.8
The Jabra Elite 4 is only fair for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.

Phone Calls

8.8
Elite 4
Bone Conduction Headphones
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
Elite 4
Bone Conduction Headphones
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
Elite 4
Bone Conduction Headphones
2.5
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.

Cost

$100
Elite 4
Bone Conduction Headphones
$36
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The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.

Build Quality

9.0
Elite 4
Bone Conduction Headphones
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

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Gaming

5.4
Elite 4
Bone Conduction Headphones
4.9
The Jabra Elite 4 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for gaming.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.6
Elite 4
Bone Conduction Headphones
8.2
The Jabra Elite 4 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.

Battery

5.5 Hours
Elite 4
Bone Conduction Headphones
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

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Spec Comparison

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Jabra Elite 4Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
Jabra Elite 4Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones

GENERAL

Price
$100
$36
Brand
JabraYouthwhisper
Release Date
April 1, 2023June 1, 2022
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.6/104.9/10
Phone Calls Score
8.8/106.6/10
Gaming Score
5.4/105/10
TV and Video Score
6/105.1/10
Exercise Score
7.7/107.4/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
5.5 Hours8 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
3.5 Hours2 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.2Unknown
Case Battery Life
21N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
7/102.5/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
YesNo
iOS App
YesNo
Mic Quality
8.5/106/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108/10
Comfort score
7/107/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4.6 Grams29 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"

Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones

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Stozz Audio

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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