JBL Wave Buds vs. Jabra Elite 4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Wave Buds and Jabra Elite 4. 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

JBL Wave Buds vs. Jabra Elite 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Wave Buds Jabra Elite 4
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details 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
Earbud: 2.01 cm x 2.08 cm x 2.72 cm / 4.6 g
Charging case: 6.415 cm x 3.46 cm x 2.847 cm / 33.4 g
Colour White | Black Dark grey | Navy | Light beige | Lilac
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection - Water-resistant, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL Wave Buds Jabra Elite 4
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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Deep Bass Personal Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Sensitivity 100 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB -
Diaphragm 8 mm 6 mm JBL Wave Buds have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 4.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE JBL Wave Buds Jabra Elite 4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Wave Buds Jabra Elite 4
Controls - Mute, volume, call
CABLE JBL Wave Buds Jabra Elite 4
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm
FEATURES JBL Wave Buds Jabra Elite 4
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication, over the air updates
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Wave Buds Jabra Elite 4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 47 mAh -
Battery Life - 7 hour(s)
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback: up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 22 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling/busylight off): up to 7 hours
Standby Time - 4320 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) JBL Wave Buds recharge faster than JBL Wave Buds.
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS JBL Wave Buds Jabra Elite 4
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh) Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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