Jabra Elite 7 Pro Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF 1000XM4 IPX4

Jabra Elite 7 Pro IP57

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP57, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

In comparison to the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, Sony WF 1000XM4 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Sony WF 1000XM4

Weight

Sony WF 1000XM4 7.1g

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10.8g

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g weigh less than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro with a difference -3.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 7 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro are resistant to sweat

Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Jabra Elite 7 Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro and Sony WF 1000XM4 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Jabra Elite 7 Pro have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 6mm

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the device.

Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, making both devices similar in how loud their sound can get , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 20Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20Hz

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 40,000Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Sony WF 1000XM4 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro

Sound Pressure Level

Sony WF 1000XM4 105dB/mW

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Sony WF 1000XM4's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Sony WF 1000XM4 8hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 9hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF 1000XM4 16hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Elite 7 Pro's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 8 hours

Charge Time

Sony WF 1000XM4 1.5hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF 1000XM4's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Has Wireless Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF 1000XM4 v5.2

Jabra Elite 7 Pro v5.2

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 7 Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF 1000XM4 10meters

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10meters

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 7 Pro

Has Aac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF 1000XM4 will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Ldac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Hd

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Sony WF 1000XM4 4only

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8only

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have 8 microphones.

Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4, less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Highest Mic Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8,000Hz

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Sony WF 1000XM4 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sony WF 1000XM4 2only

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

With the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sony WF 1000XM4	Jabra Elite 7 Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP57
	weight	7.1g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	105dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	24hours
	charge time	1.5hours	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has ldac	✓	✗
	has aptx hd	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	8only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	✗	8,000Hz
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jabra Elite 7 Pro Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Highest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included