The Jabra Elite 4 True Wireless are lower-mid range in-ears and are the less sporty sibling of the Jabra Elite 4 Active True Wireless. Like their counterpart, they have a noise cancelling (ANC) system, but on top of it, they support multi-device pairing, making them a solid choice for use at the office. Like most of Jabra's lineup, they also have a fairly flat and neutral sound, and are customizable thanks to the Jabra Sound+ app. However, these buds don't support Apple's default AAC codec, which offers slightly higher audio quality compared to the standard SBC codec.
Our Verdict
The Jabra Elite 4 are good for neutral sound, although they aren't without issues. They have a very neutral sound profile out of the box, but our unit has a high noise floor. There's also distortion in the bass range, which affects the overall clarity of the mix, and impacts the enjoyability of their sound. Since they're closed-back headphones, their passive soundstage isn't very immersive. On the upside, their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Very consistent audio delivery.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Jabra Elite 4 are very good for commute and travel. They have a decently comfortable fit that's easy to take with you on the go. Their battery will easily last through commutes to and from work, but if you need to top them up, their carrying case supplies an additional three charges. That said, even though they have noise cancelling, they struggle to block out rumbly bus engines.
- ANC reduces mid and treble range noise.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- Struggles to block out bass-range noise.
The Jabra Elite 4 are great for sports and fitness. Although they aren't as sporty as the Elite 4 Active model, they're still rated IP55 for resistance against dust and direct water contact. They have a stable in-ear fit for runs in the park too. However, the buds can wiggle out of your ear over time if you're talking or chewing, which can be annoying if you need to adjust your fit during a tough rep.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Jabra Elite 4 are decent for office use. These buds have a decently comfortable fit and their ANC system can help cut down ambient chatter so that you can focus on your work. However, their battery won't last through your entire shift, unless you pause to recharge them again. Luckily, their carrying case holds an extra three charges. The buds also support multi-device pairing, so you can stay connected to your PC and smartphone simultaneously.
- ANC reduces mid and treble range noise.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- Disappointing noise handling.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Jabra Elite 4 are Bluetooth headphones and their latency on PCs is likely too high to be suitable for gaming. Their iOS and Android latency is lower though, so if you want to use them for mobile gaming, you won't experience any lip sync issues.
The Jabra Elite 4 are Bluetooth-only earbuds and can't be used wired.
The Jabra Elite 4 are alright for phone calls. They have an integrated mic, which does a decent job of capturing your voice clearly. However, the mic has a hard time separating your voice from background noise, so if you're calling from a busy office, speech can be drowned out. On the upside, the buds have an ANC system that can block out a decent amount of ambient noise, particularly in the mid to treble range.
- Decent recording quality.
- Disappointing noise handling.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Jabra Elite 4 come in four color variants: 'Dark Grey', 'Navy', 'Lilac', and 'Light Beige'. We tested the Dark Grey model and you can see our model's label here. If you come across another variant of these headphones, please let us know in the forums below and we'll update our review.
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The Jabra Elite 4 are on the lower side of the price scale but offer many of the same features as higher-end buds such as the Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless. They have companion app support, multi-device pairing, aptX codec for streaming higher-resolution audio, and noise cancelling. That said, like most Jabra headphones, their ANC system doesn't improve much upon their passive noise isolation capabilities and isn't worth writing home about. Their sporty counterpart, the Jabra Elite 4 Active True Wireless, also has a higher IP rating for water resistance, which is important if you're looking for buds for the gym.
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The Jabra Elite 4 Active True Wireless are the sporty sibling of the Jabra Elite 4 True Wireless. While both buds are comfortable and well-built, the Active have a higher IP rating of IP57 for dust and water resistance, and they have a better battery performance. However, the original Elite 4 support multi-device pairing and their ANC does a better job of blocking out background noise across the range.
The Jabra Elite 4 True Wireless are the next in line of the Jabra Elite 3 True Wireless. While both buds are well-built and have neutral sound profiles, the Elite 4 support multi-device pairing and have an ANC system. Even though it doesn't offer a significant improvement over the buds' passive noise isolation capabilities. However, we noticed distortion issues with our Elite 4 model, which affects the overall clarity of their sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 and the Jabra Elite 4 True Wireless have different strengths, and depending on your usage, you may prefer either one. While both buds are well-built, the Samsung are more comfortable, have a virtual soundstage feature to help immerse you in your audio, and their ANC can do a significantly better job of blocking out background noise. However, the Jabra support multi-device pairing, aptX codec for higher-resolution audio, and have a better overall battery life.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are top-of-the-line earbuds compared to the Jabra Elite 4 True Wireless. The Elite 7 Pro are more comfortable, have a higher IP rating for dust and water resistance, and their battery performance is significantly better. Their ANC system has different adjustable levels, and their carrying case supports Qi Wireless charging. However, the Elite 4 have a better noise isolation performance and support aptX codec, which is nice if you want to stream higher-quality audio.
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