Jabra Play vs. Jabra Elite 4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Play 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

Jabra Play vs. Jabra Elite 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Play Jabra Elite 4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 1.45 cm -
Width 1.88 cm -
Depth 6 cm -
Weight 10.6 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.88 cm x 6 cm x 1.45 cm 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 - Dark grey | Navy | Light beige | Lilac
Body Material ABS plastic, polymethyl methacrylate -
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection - Water-resistant, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Play Jabra Elite 4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 EDR Bluetooth 5.2 Jabra Elite 4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Play.
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)
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 - Personal Sound
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 2 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE Jabra Play Jabra Elite 4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional MEMS-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 300 - 3000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz Jabra Elite 4 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Play.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 300 - 3000 Hz -
Sensitivity 14 dB SLR -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Play Jabra Elite 4
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, redial Mute, volume, call
CABLE Jabra Play Jabra Elite 4
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jabra Play 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 Jabra Play Jabra Elite 4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Jabra Elite 4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Play.
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
Standby Time 192 hours 4320 hours Jabra Elite 4 have longer standby time than Jabra Play.
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Jabra Play recharge faster than Jabra Play.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Jabra Play Jabra Elite 4
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra Play Jabra Elite 4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
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OTHERS Jabra Play Jabra Elite 4
Included Accessories AC power adaptor, 2 EarGels ear tips Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compliant Standards GOST, IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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