Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. Jabra Elite 7 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 and Jabra Elite 7 Active. 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

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. Jabra Elite 7 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 Jabra Elite 7 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 41 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.3 g Earbud: 1.95 cm x 1.8 cm x 1.63 cm / 5.5 g
Charging case: 4.03 cm x 6.96 cm x 2.53 cm / 44 g
Colour Black | Silver Black | Navy | Mint
Earpad Material Polyurethane foam -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IP57
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM4 Jabra Elite 7 Active
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 Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) 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, LDAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 7 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio HD Voice
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 7 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat PeakStop technology, Auto Pause, Jabra ShakeGrip
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM4 Jabra Elite 7 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response - 80 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included 2 6 Jabra Elite 7 Active have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM4 Jabra Elite 7 Active
Controls Tap control Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, HearThrough, voice assistant, ANC mode
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM4 Jabra Elite 7 Active
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A cable - 30 cm
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM4 Jabra Elite 7 Active
Features - Auto power on/off
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Proximity sensor, bone sensor In-ear detection sensor
Additional Functions - DSP
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM4 Jabra Elite 7 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 7 Active.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Standby Time - 292 days
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 Jabra Elite 7 Active
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM4 Jabra Elite 7 Active
Included Accessories USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips 3 pairs of EarGels, wireless charging case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards IPX4 FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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