Jaybird X4 vs. Jaybird RUN XT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X4 and Jaybird RUN XT. 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 X4 vs. Jaybird RUN XT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X4 Jaybird RUN XT
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True 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
Earbud: 1.43 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.95 cm / 6.83 g
Charging case: 7.7 cm x 4.3 cm x 4 cm / 56.6 g
Colour Jade, alfa metallic | Flash, black metallic | Glacier, storm metallic Black, Flash | Grey, storm
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7 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 X4 Jaybird RUN XT
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 RUN XT 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) <5% <5% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 99 dB 103 dB Jaybird RUN XT have higher sensitivity than Jaybird X4.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X4 Jaybird RUN XT
Form Factor - Built-in
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 X4 Jaybird RUN XT
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Jaybird X4 Jaybird RUN XT
Cable Type - USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X4 Jaybird RUN XT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 80 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Jaybird X4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird RUN XT.
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
OTHERS Jaybird X4 Jaybird RUN XT
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 Charging case, 4 pairs of EarFins, 2 pairs of round ear tips (small, medium), 2 pairs of oval ear tips (small, medium)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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