Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP57, the Jabra Elite Active 75t'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 Active 75t, 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 Active 75t has a higher liquid rating than Sony WF 1000XM4
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a weight of 10.1g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
weigh less than the Jabra Elite Active 75t with a difference -3g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite Active 75t are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have sweat resistance
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sony WF 1000XM4 and Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes.
Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The Jabra Elite Active 75t stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Jabra Elite Active 75t have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony WF 1000XM4 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Elite Active 75t
Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is
more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 0.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Jabra Elite Active 75t's case has a full charge of 28 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 Active 75t by 12 hours
It takes 2.3 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 0.8 hours
Jabra Elite Active 75t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Jabra Elite Active 75t have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony WF 1000XM4 too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The Jabra Elite Active 75t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
Jabra Elite Active 75t support AAC, a codec 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 Jabra Elite Active 75t will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. Jabra Elite Active 75t have 4 microphones.
While the Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. The Jabra Elite Active 75t use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. The Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency. The Jabra Elite Active 75t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device 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. When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Jabra Elite Active 75t have a find earbuds feature. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature.
Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them. Jabra Elite Active 75t support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Jabra Elite Active 75t support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them. Jabra Elite Active 75t have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.
Jabra Elite Active 75t support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Jabra Elite Active 75t come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
