Microsoft Surface Earbuds vs. Jabra Elite 4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Earbuds 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

Microsoft Surface Earbuds vs. Jabra Elite 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Earbuds Jabra Elite 4
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 7.5 cm x 3.32 cm x 2.5 cm / 40 g
Earbud: 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 1.99 cm / 7.2 g
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 Glacier Dark grey | Navy | Light beige | Lilac
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Waterproof, IPX4 Water-resistant, IP55
Recommended Use - Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Earbuds Jabra Elite 4
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Jabra Elite 4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Microsoft Surface Earbuds.
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 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 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Diaphragm 13.6 mm 6 mm Microsoft Surface Earbuds 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
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Earbuds Jabra Elite 4
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
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Earbuds Jabra Elite 4
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Mute, volume, call
CABLE Microsoft Surface Earbuds Jabra Elite 4
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Earbuds 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 Microsoft Surface Earbuds Jabra Elite 4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
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 - 4320 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Earbuds Jabra Elite 4
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C to USB-A cable Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows -
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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