Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Jabra Elite 4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Jabra Elite 4. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Jabra Elite 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 4
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g Earbud: 2.01 cm x 2.08 cm x 2.72 cm / 4.6 g
Charging case: 6.415 cm x 3.46 cm x 2.847 cm / 33.4 g
Colour - Dark grey | Navy | Light beige | Lilac
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection - Water-resistant, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 4
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Personal Sound
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 4
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Mute, volume, call
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 4
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 4
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication, over the air updates
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 7 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 22 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling/busylight off): up to 7 hours
Standby Time - 4320 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jabra Elite 4
Included Accessories Charging case Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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