The Jaybird X4 Wireless are great wireless sports in-ears that are versatile for everyday casual use. They block a decent amount of noise and barely leak. They're stable for most sports and portable enough to fit in your pockets. You can customize your sound to your liking with the MySound app, and they have decent battery life. They're very similar to the Jaybird X3 Wireless, slightly outperforming them for sound, but they keep relatively the same design.
Our Verdict
The Jaybird X4 are decent for mixed usage. They're versatile enough for everyday use. They're a good-sounding pair of headphones that are more comfortable than the previous Jaybird X3 Wireless. Unfortunately, they're in-ears, which might not fit everyone. They block a decent amount of ambient noise but barely leak. You also don’t need to worry about a wire getting in your way every day since they're wireless. They should also last you a good part of the day, thanks to their decent battery life.
- Minimal leakage.
- Stable and portable design.
- Above average and customizable sound.
- The in-ear fit is uncomfortable for some.
- Cumbersome charging cradle.
The Jaybird X4 are alright for neutral sound. They have decently balanced sound with a bit of overemphasized bass, great for bass-heavy genres. Like most in-ears, they have poor soundstage. On the upside, they're comfortable and sound good enough for casual listening. They also have an EQ, so you can adjust the sound profile to your liking.
The Jaybird X4 are decent for commuting. They isolate a decent amount of noise, and you can reduce ambient sound by listening to higher volumes thanks to their low leakage. They're decently comfortable for short trips like a bus ride, but in-ears might not be the best choice for longer trips like a flight. On the upside, the wireless in-ear design makes them very portable, and you can easily store them in your pockets or a bag.
The Jaybird X4 are great sports headphones. The different tips and stability fins options will let you find the most comfortable and stable fit for your activities. The in-line remote didn’t change from the Jaybird X3 Wireless model and still have a simple control scheme. Being wireless, you won’t have a wire in your way during your workouts. They're also compact enough to fit in your pockets, even when in their carrying pouch.
The Jaybird X4 are fair for office use. They have good isolation performance. They block a decent amount of ambient noise and barely leak, so you can mask more noise by raising your audio volume. Unfortunately, the fit is probably not comfortable enough for a full day of work. The battery life might also be too short for a whole shift.
The Jaybird X4 are sub-par for gaming. They have an average microphone but too much latency to use for gaming.
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- Updated Feb 20, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Oct 29, 2018: Review published.
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The Jaybird X4 are good wireless sports in-ears, but they're versatile enough for everyday casual usage. Their sound quality is good for in-ears, and they have a comfortable in-ear fit that doesn't enter your ear canals deeply. The IPX7 rating is great for sports users who don’t want their headphones damaged from water exposure. Unfortunately, their charging cradle can be frustrating because you always need it to charge the headphones instead of finding a more universal and common cable to connect directly to them. On the upside, they're also compatible with the Jaybird MySound app, which offers good customization thanks to an excellent equalizer.
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The Jaybird X4 Wireless and Jaybird Tarah Wireless are very similar headphones, but the X4 have a slight edge. The X4 have a slightly longer continuous battery life, a more adjustable fit, and come with a soft pouch. On the other hand, the Tarah have a better wireless range. The X4 also have an in-line remote that doesn't feel as cheap as the Tarah’s.
The Jaybird Tarah Pro Wireless are better headphones than the Jaybird X4 Wireless in pretty much every single aspect. They have lower latency, have a slightly more accurate treble range, and have a way better battery life. Their designs are very similar, other than the fact that the Tarah Pro have magnetic and rotating earbuds and have a braided cable. However, the X4 support multi-device pairing, offer more fit options, and are less expensive.
The Jaybird X4 Wireless are an upgrade from the Jaybird X3 Wireless. They are a bit more comfortable and have slightly better sound quality, especially in the treble range, but these results might be due to the different ear tips. They are also more waterproof, being rated IPX7, while the X3 don’t officially have an IPX rating. On the other hand, the X3 have better noise isolation and slightly better latency performance, but both aren’t ideal to watch videos.
The Jaybird X4 Wireless are better in-ears than the Jaybird Freedom 2 Wireless 2017. They have better sound quality, a longer battery life, better leakage performance, better build quality, and are rated IPX7. On the other side, the Jaybird Freedom 2 are more comfortable, which can be the most important factor for some people.
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