Jabra Elite 4 Active vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 4 Active and Sony LinkBuds S. 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

Jabra Elite 4 Active vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Jabra Elite 4 Active	Sony LinkBuds S

Product Type	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details	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	Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour	Navy \| Black \| Mint	Black \| White
Protection	Waterproof, IP57	-
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	Jabra Elite 4 Active	Sony LinkBuds S

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), Headset Profile (HSP), 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec	SBC, aptX	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling	Yes	Yes	Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating	Yes	-	Jabra Elite 4 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode	Stereo	-
Sound Effects	-	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 40000 Hz	Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 4 Active.
Diaphragm	6 mm	5 mm	Jabra Elite 4 Active have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint)	6	-	Jabra Elite 4 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material	-	Neodymium
Features	Google Fast Pair, HearThrough	Quick Attention function

MICROPHONE	Jabra Elite 4 Active	Sony LinkBuds S

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in
Frequency Response	100 - 8000 Hz	-
Microphones Included	4	-

REMOTE CONTROL	Jabra Elite 4 Active	Sony LinkBuds S

Controls	Mute, volume, answer/end	-

CABLE	Jabra Elite 4 Active	Sony LinkBuds S

Cable Type	USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm	USB-C charge cable - detachable

FEATURES	Jabra Elite 4 Active	Sony LinkBuds S

Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible	Yes	-
Intelligent Assistant	Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa	-

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Jabra Elite 4 Active	Sony LinkBuds S

Battery Type	Rechargeable - Lithium Ion	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life	7 hour(s)	-
Battery Life Details	Continuous playback: up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours	Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours
Standby Time	275 days	16 hours	Jabra Elite 4 Active have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds S.
Charging Time	3 hours	2 hour(s)	Sony LinkBuds S recharge faster than Jabra Elite 4 Active.
Auto On/Off	Yes	-

CONNECTIONS	Jabra Elite 4 Active	Sony LinkBuds S

Connector Type	-	Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C)

OTHERS	Jabra Elite 4 Active	Sony LinkBuds S

Included Accessories	Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable	Charging case, USB-C cable
Compatibility	iPhone, Android phone	-
Compliant Standards	FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED	IPX4
Service & Support	Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration	-