Jabra Elite 4 Active vs. JBL Wave Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jabra Elite 4 Active and JBL Wave Buds. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Elite 4 Active vs. JBL Wave Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 4 Active JBL Wave Buds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 3.89 cm x 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm / 37.5 g
Earbud: 2.04 cm x 1.58 cm x 2.15 cm / 4.5 g
Charging case: 3.7 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.89 cm / 34 g
Colour Navy | Black | Mint White | Black
Protection Waterproof, IP57 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 4 Active JBL Wave Buds
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite 4 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Jabra Elite 4 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 8 mm JBL Wave Buds have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 4 Active.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 6 - Jabra Elite 4 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Google Fast Pair, HearThrough -
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 4 Active JBL Wave Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 100 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 4 Active JBL Wave Buds
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end -
CABLE Jabra Elite 4 Active JBL Wave Buds
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm -
FEATURES Jabra Elite 4 Active JBL Wave Buds
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 4 Active JBL Wave Buds
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 47 mAh
Battery Life 7 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Standby Time 275 days -
Charging Time 3 hours 2 hour(s) JBL Wave Buds recharge faster than Jabra Elite 4 Active.
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Jabra Elite 4 Active JBL Wave Buds
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone -
Compliant Standards FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration -
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