Jabra Elite Active 75t vs Sony WF-1000XM4 - Where are the differences?

Brand
Jabra
Sony
Product name
Elite Active 75t
WF-1000XM4
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Only differences
Battery
Battery life
Battery life
7,5 hours
Battery life
6,0 hours
Battery life with case
Battery life with case
28,0 hours
Battery life with case
24,0 hours
Quick charge
Chargetime
Chargetime
15,0 minutes
Chargetime
5,0 minutes
Playtime
Playtime
1,0 hours
Playtime
1,0 hours
Periphery
Recharge
Recharge
USB-C
Recharge
USB-C
Qi Charging (Wireless)
Qi Charging (Wireless)
Yes
Qi Charging (Wireless)
No
Noise cancelling
ANC
ANC
No
ANC
Yes
Microphone
Available
Available
Yes
Available
Yes
Quantity
Quantity
4
Quantity
2
Sensors
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.0
Bluetooth Version
5.2
Audio
Driver
Driver
-
Driver
6 mm
Mono-Modus
Left
Left
No
Left
Yes
Right
Right
Yes
Right
Yes
Essays
Amount
Amount
3
Amount
3
Changeable
Changeable
Yes
Changeable
Yes
Waterproof
Certification
Certification
IP57
Certification
IPX4
Voice control
Alexa (integriert)
Alexa (integriert)
-
Alexa (integriert)
-
Google (integrated)
Google (integrated)
-
Google (integrated)
-
Siri (integrated)
Siri (integrated)
-
Siri (integrated)
-
Special features
Antibacterial
Antibacterial
-
Antibacterial
No
Interaction mode
Interaction mode
-
Interaction mode
-
Pulse measurement
Pulse measurement
-
Pulse measurement
-

Where are the differences?

There are a few differences between the two True-Wireless Headphones. Let's take a closer look at the points in comparison between the Elite Active 75t from Jabra and the Sony WF-1000XM4.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The Jabra Elite Active 75t trumps with a better battery life of up to 7,5 hours. The battery life of the Sony WF-1000XM4 is up to 6,0 hours. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. In terms of overall performance, the Jabra Elite Active 75t* offers more at this point. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 28,0 hours. The Sony WF-1000XM4 comes insgsamt to a battery performance of up to 24,0 hours.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Bei dem Ladenanschluss setzten beide Geräte auf die gleiche Technologie. Beide werden per USB-C geladen.

Ein höhrer Standard ist hier immer besser. Die Ladedauer wird verkürzt und du kannst, wenn alle Geräte aktuell sind, die gleichen Kabel nutzen.

Die Ladedauer der Geräte:

Unlike the Sony WF-1000XM4, the case from the Jabra Elite Active 75t can also be charged wirelessly. This is called Qi charging.

Noise Cancelling: ANC

Active noise cancellation is becoming more and more important, but it is not included in every headphone. In the comparison, Jabra Elite Active 75t vs Sony WF-1000XM4, only the Sony WF-1000XM4 offers the practical ANC (Active Noise Cancelling).

How many microphones are there?

Let's move on to the topic of microphones, which also have an impact on voice quality and noise cancellation. Most headphones no longer relied on just one microphone, but several. The Jabra Elite Active 75t* here offers 4 pieces per side more than the Sony WF-1000XM4 with 2 microphones per earbud.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

Die beiden TWS-Kopfhörer aus dem Vergleich laufen über Bluetooth. Eine höhere Version ist hier immer besser und wirkt sich auf die Übertragung wie auch den Energieverbrauch aus. Vergleichn wir hier den Jabra Elite Active 75t und Sony WF-1000XM4, sehen wir Unterschiede:

  • Jabra Elite Active 75t: Bluetooth 5.0
  • Sony WF-1000XM4: Bluetooth 5.2
Der Sony WF-1000XM4* bietet dir damit einen neueren und besseren Standard im Punkt Bluetooth.

Can the earbuds be used separately?

The right earbud can be used independently of the left earbud on almost any True-Wireless headphone. This is also the case with both devices from this comparison. Rarely, the left headphone can be used separately, because they work in dependency of the right ear plug. Mostly the right headphone is the so called master. Only with the Sony WF-1000XM4 you get this handy function.

Are there changeable attachments?

For better carrying comfort, both wireless headphones from the comparison offer interchangeable attachments. The number of pieces is also identical with . Thus, we have no winner and no loser at this point.

Are the headphones waterproof?

Both headphones from the comparison have IP certification. However, the degree of protection is different. The Jabra Elite Active 75t is certified with IP57. With the Sony WF-1000XM4, you get IPX4 certification. However, an IP certification does not directly mean waterproof. Depending on the certification, the headphones are only water- or sweat-resistant. However, a higher number in the certification is generally better. With Bluetooth headphones there is also the problem that Bluetooth is disturbed by water. Thus, the use when swimming is only possible with special headphones.

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