ifrogz Impulse vs. Jaybird X4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ifrogz Impulse and Jaybird X4. 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

ifrogz Impulse vs. Jaybird X4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ifrogz Impulse Jaybird X4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 24.2 cm
Width - 54.5 cm
Depth - 1.3 cm
Weight - 14.7 g
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 54.5 cm x 1.3 cm x 24.2 cm / 14.7 g
Control unit: 4.25 cm x 1.16 cm x 0.53 cm
Cradle: 9.8 cm x 1.81 cm x 0.96 cm / 5.5 g
Colour White & rose gold | Black & silver Jade, alfa metallic | Flash, black metallic | Glacier, storm metallic
Protection Sweat-resistant Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7
Design Sports Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9.1 m 10 m Jaybird X4 have a greater operating distance than ifrogz Impulse.
SOUND QUALITY ifrogz Impulse Jaybird X4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 10 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <5%
Sensitivity 97 dB 99 dB Jaybird X4 have higher sensitivity than ifrogz Impulse.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 11 mm 6 mm ifrogz Impulse have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X4.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE ifrogz Impulse Jaybird X4
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
REMOTE CONTROL ifrogz Impulse Jaybird X4
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE ifrogz Impulse Jaybird X4
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - detachable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING ifrogz Impulse Jaybird X4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Jaybird X4 lasts longer on a single charge than the ifrogz Impulse.
Charging Time 1 hour(s) 2 hour(s) ifrogz Impulse recharge faster than ifrogz Impulse.
WIRELESS LINK ifrogz Impulse Jaybird X4
Transmission Range 9.1 m -
CONNECTIONS ifrogz Impulse Jaybird X4
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) -
OTHERS ifrogz Impulse Jaybird X4
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, clothing clip, charging cradle, 3 sizes secure-fit ear fins, Comply ultra ear tips (M/L), oval silicone ear tips (S/L), speed cinch
Service & Support Limited warranty - lifetime Limited warranty - 1 year
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