Jabra Elite 4 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 4 and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 4 Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details 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
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Dark grey | Navy | Light beige | Lilac Black | Silver
Earpad Material Silicone -
Protection Water-resistant, IP55 Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 4 Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Elite 4.
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), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, aptX SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Personal Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 4.
Audio Output Details Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
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Diaphragm 6 mm 8.4 mm Sony WF-1000XM5 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 Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 4 Sony WF-1000XM5
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 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 4 Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Mute, volume, call -
CABLE Jabra Elite 4 Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jabra Elite 4 Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication, over the air updates -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 4 Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 4.
Battery Life Details 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
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 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Standby Time 4320 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 4 Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Jabra Elite 4 Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Software Included Jabra Sound+ -
Compliant Standards FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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