In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Jabra Elite 4 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 58 g | - | |
| 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 |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | Dark grey | Navy | Light beige | Lilac | |
| 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. |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Jabra Elite 4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Jabra Elite 4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
| 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, AAC, LDAC | SBC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | Personal Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 4. |
| Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | 6 mm | Sony WI-1000XM2 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 | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Jabra Elite 4 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | MEMS-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Jabra Elite 4 |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Mute, volume, call |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Jabra Elite 4 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Jabra Elite 4 |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication, over the air updates | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Jabra Elite 4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 4. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 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 |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | 4320 hours | Jabra Elite 4 have longer standby time than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Jabra Elite 4 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Jabra Elite 4 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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| Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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