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Jabra

Jabra Elite 4 Active

Name: Jabra Elite 4 Active
Brand: Jabra
SKU: B09MVG7C9L
Price: 249.94 USD

Extremely durable earbuds don't have to break the bank.

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noise cancelling

6.3/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

6.3

0.010.0

At 6.3, its noise cancelling beats 15% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 92 of the 264 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

7 hBelow average

7 h

3 h15 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 247 of 264 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

28 hBelow average

28 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 264 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP57

IPX435%IP5516%IP5415%IP574%

IP57 appears on 4% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive13%Hybrid11%None8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 180 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 7 h
Battery Life With Case: 28 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Full Charge Minutes: 10 min
Battery Life Anc On: 7.283 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IP57
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Modes: Off,anc,transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 6 mm
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Adaptive Anc: No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.2
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, aptX
Bluetooth Range: 40 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 28.4 x 38.9 x 64 mm mm
Color Options: Black, mint, navy
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: 3 sizes
Weight Per Earbud: 5 g
Weight With Case: 37.5 g

Features

Certified For: Google Fast Pair
Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Physical buttons
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Auto Pause: No
Voice Assistant Support: Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri

Identity

Model Number: OTE160R

Microphone

Count: 4
Wind Noise Reduction: Yes
Type: Dual microphone

Release

Date: 2022-01-04
Msrp Usd: 119.99 USD
Year: 2022

Lab data

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Jabra Elite 4 ActiveSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Jabra Elite 4 Active: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	-0.6
25	0.2
32	1.0
40	1.5
50	1.7
63	1.6
80	1.1
100	-0.0
125	-1.6
160	-3.5
200	-4.6
250	-5.0
315	-4.5
400	-4.2
500	-4.2
630	-3.2
800	-1.4
1000	0.0
1250	1.6
1600	3.1
2000	4.3
2500	5.6
3150	6.5
4000	5.5
5000	3.1
6300	3.4
8000	5.0
10000	2.4
12500	-8.7
16000	-9.2
20000	-20.2

Jabra Elite 4 Active

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Jabra Elite 4 Active: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	6.0
26	7.7
33	4.7
41	5.3
52	6.1
65	6.5
82	6.9
103	9.0
130	2.1
163	7.2
205	9.3
259	11.1
325	11.9
410	11.6
516	15.8
613	11.9
772	14.0
972	18.6
1220	21.5
1540	24.1
1940	28.3
2440	28.7
3070	31.2
3870	28.1
4870	34.1
6130	27.8
7720	24.2
9720	26.8
12200	26.2
15400	17.7
19400	36.3

Jabra Elite 4 Active

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Jabra Elite 4 Active: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	2.9
26	0.8
33	2.5
41	4.1
52	4.9
65	6.4
82	7.7
103	8.6
130	3.6
163	11.9
205	14.6
259	22.8
325	18.4
410	15.3
516	19.4
613	17.4
772	19.4
972	29.8
1220	34.2
1540	41.3
1940	39.3
2440	42.3
3070	34.4
3870	30.1
4870	35.5
6130	30.4
7720	24.2
9720	27.2
12200	20.9
15400	15.1
19400	32.1

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.7/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byJasper LastoriaWriterReviewed September 2022

Noise cancelling6.3

Isolation7.0

Battery life6.7

Comfort & fit7.0

Connectivity7.0

Design7.0

The verdict

Jabra brings active noise canceling to affordable earbuds with the Jabra Elite 4 Active. With best-in-class IP57 durability protection, these earbuds handle any adventure. While there aren't a lot of frills, the Jabra Elite 4 Active delivers where it matters most.

✓What we like

✓Good sound quality

✓Solid noise canceling

✓IP57 rating

✓Useful companion app

✓Bluetooth 5.2; SBC and aptX

✕What could be better

✕Button controls cause discomfort

✕Can't customize controls

✕No AAC support

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