Jaybird Freedom 2 vs. Jaybird X4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird Freedom 2 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

Jaybird Freedom 2 vs. Jaybird X4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird Freedom 2 Jaybird X4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 24.2 cm
Width - 54.5 cm
Length 36 cm -
Depth - 1.3 cm
Weight 13.8 g 14.7 g Jaybird Freedom 2 are lighter than Jaybird Freedom 2 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.12 cm x 0.87 cm x 4.48 cm
Charge clip: 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 4 cm / 6 g
Earbud: 2.34 cm x 0.62 cm x 2.24 cm
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 Gold | Carbon | Steel blue Jade, alfa metallic | Flash, black metallic | Glacier, storm metallic
Body Material Metal -
Protection Sweat-resistant Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7
Design Sports Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird Freedom 2 Jaybird X4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird Freedom 2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 10 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <5% Jaybird Freedom 2 have lower total harmonic distortion than Jaybird Freedom 2.
Sensitivity 96 dB 99 dB Jaybird X4 have higher sensitivity than Jaybird Freedom 2.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jaybird Freedom 2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Jaybird Freedom 2 Jaybird X4
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Audio Input Details Omni-directional Omni-directional
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dB
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird Freedom 2 Jaybird X4
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Jaybird Freedom 2 Jaybird X4
Cable Type USB charge cable -
Cable Length 36 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird Freedom 2 Jaybird X4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 60 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 110 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Jaybird X4 recharge faster than Jaybird Freedom 2.
OTHERS Jaybird Freedom 2 Jaybird X4
Included Accessories Charging clip, cord management clips 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 - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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