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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for earbuds that provide active noise cancellation and superior sound quality with additional features like Speak-to-Chat, the Sony WF1000XM4 might be the better choice despite its higher price. However, if you are active and need earbuds that fit securely during workouts with good durability and water resistance, the Jabra Elite Active 75t will serve you well for less money. The Jabra also offers a customizable sound experience through its app. For those who prioritize battery life, the Sony model typically offers longer playback on a single charge. Keep in mind that the Sony earbuds may offer a more comfortable fit for longer listening sessions due to their foam tips. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM4
- Excellent for music
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.5
9.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is excellent for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
5.0
5.6
The Sony WF1000XM4 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for gaming, though the Sony WF1000XM4 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.2
6.7
The Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair for phone calls, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
10.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
5.3
6.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Battery
7.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM4 has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$163
$220
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $163 and the Sony WF1000XM4 costs $220.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Sony WF1000XM4 are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
9.0
8.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jabra Elite Active 75t to have excellent build quality, while the Sony WF1000XM4 has very good build quality.
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How the Jabra Elite Active 75t and the Sony WF1000XM4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Jabra Elite Active 75t | Sony WF1000XM4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$163 | $220 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2020 | July 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 6.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Jabra Elite Active 75t
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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | November 2022
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
Sony WF1000XM4
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | March 2023
"The headphones deliver a satisfying user experience, class-leading battery life, some of the best noise-cancelling we’ve heard in this category, and absolutely stunning sound quality."
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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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