Jaybird X2 vs. Jaybird X4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X2 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 X2 vs. Jaybird X4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X2 Jaybird X4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 24.2 cm
Width 2.3 cm 54.5 cm
Depth 1.3 cm 1.3 cm
Weight 13.8 g 14.7 g Jaybird X2 are lighter than Jaybird X2 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 2.2 cm x 1.3 cm x 2.9 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 Alpha | Charge | Fire | Midnight | Storm | Ice Jade, alfa metallic | Flash, black metallic | Glacier, storm metallic
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7
Design Sports Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X2 Jaybird X4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 2.1 EDR Bluetooth 4.1 Jaybird X4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird X2.
Bluetooth Profiles 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 X2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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% <5% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 103 dB 99 dB Jaybird X2 have higher sensitivity than Jaybird X4.
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 X2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Jaybird X2 Jaybird X4
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Audio Input Details Omni-directional Omni-directional
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dB
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird X2 Jaybird X4
Controls Power on/off, volume control Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Jaybird X2 Jaybird X4
Cable Type USB charge cable -
Cable Length 54 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X2 Jaybird X4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Jaybird X4 recharge faster than Jaybird X2.
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X2 Jaybird X4
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS Jaybird X2 Jaybird X4
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB charging cable, 3 pairs of Comply foam ear tips, cord management clips, 3 sizes secure-fit ear fins 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
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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