Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Jabra Elite 4 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Jabra Elite 4 Active. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Jabra Elite 4 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 4 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm -
Width 1.826 cm -
Depth 1.921 cm -
Weight 4.28 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g Earbud: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 3.89 cm x 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm / 37.5 g
Colour - Navy | Black | Mint
Protection IPX4 Waterproof, IP57
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 4 Active
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Jabra Elite 4 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Bluetooth Profiles - 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 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 4 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 6 Jabra Elite 4 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Apple H1 chip Google Fast Pair, HearThrough
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 4 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included 2 4 Jabra Elite 4 Active have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 4 Active
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Mute, volume, answer/end
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 4 Active
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 4 Active
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 4 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Jabra Elite 4 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Standby Time - 275 days
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 3 hours
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jabra Elite 4 Active
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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