JBL Free vs. Jaybird X4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Free and Jaybird X4. 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

JBL Free vs. Jaybird X4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Free Jaybird X4
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 24.2 cm
Width - 54.5 cm
Depth - 1.3 cm
Weight 99 g 14.7 g Jaybird X4 are lighter than JBL Free headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 54.5 cm x 1.3 cm x 24.2 cm / 14.7 g
Control unit: 4.25 cm x 1.16 cm x 0.53 cm
Cradle: 9.8 cm x 1.81 cm x 0.96 cm / 5.5 g
Colour White | Black Jade, alfa metallic | Flash, black metallic | Glacier, storm metallic
Protection - Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7
Design - Sports
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL Free Jaybird X4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 JBL Free have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird X4.
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), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz JBL Free offer a larger frequency range than Jaybird X4.
Max Input Power - 10 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <5%
Sensitivity - 99 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 6 mm Jaybird X4 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE JBL Free Jaybird X4
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Free Jaybird X4
Controls - Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE JBL Free Jaybird X4
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Free Jaybird X4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Jaybird X4 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free.
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
OTHERS JBL Free Jaybird X4
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear sleeves, charging case Carrying pouch, clothing clip, charging cradle, 3 sizes secure-fit ear fins, Comply ultra ear tips (M/L), oval silicone ear tips (S/L), speed cinch
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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