Jabra’s Elite 4 wireless earbuds represent an affordable option for all-day use at work and home.
The hybrid work and sound solutions specialist, Jabra, has launched the Elite 4 earbuds, which are the latest in the Elite series and an improvement on the entry-level Elite 3.
Elite 4 enables users to connect with colleagues, family, and friends at the touch of a button, while enjoying all-day wearing comfort and optimal sound for a “reasonable” price, according to Jabra.
Calum MacDougall, SVP at Jabra, said: “The modern earbud user is looking for tech that’s ready for work and play at their fingertips, whilst not compromising on key features.
“The Elite 4 offers a solution to this and is the perfect all-rounder, designed to help users to concentrate, connect, and call without distractions, and is the ideal companion to balance work and life.”
Users can connect to two devices at the same time via Jabra Elite 4’s Bluetooth Multipoint.
Fast Pair instantly connects the earbuds to a mobile device and Swift Pair links them to a computer or laptop.
Sound quality is “crystal-clear” due to 6mm speakers and 4-microphone calling technology. The sound is further enhanced with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), which removes unwanted sounds to help minimize distractions.
The Jabra music equalizer and Sound+ app allow users to customize sound settings according to their preferences.
The Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life while in use, 22 hours with the case, and 28 hours with ANC turned off.
With fast charge technology, the earbuds can produce one hour of playback from a ten-minute charge. Users can also opt to use a single earbud, while charging the other, to maximise battery life.
The earbuds are made using materials, which provide an IP55 durability rating against water (rainproof) and dust. They are available in navy, dark grey, light beige, and lilac.
The Jabra Elite 4 can be purchased from selected retailers for a cost of $99 or €99.
Jabra describes itself as a “world-leading brand in audio, video, and collaboration solutions”, creating tools for use in offices, contact centres, and collaborative work.
The company has operated as part of the GN Group for 150 years. GN Group, founded in 1869, is headquartered in Ballerup, Denmark and operates in 100 countries, and employs over 7,500 people. The company reported a revenue of DKK 18.7bn in 2022, of which its audio wing contributed DKK 12.5bn.
September last year saw the introduction of Jabra’s remote working earbuds, the Jabra Connect 5t wireless earbuds. The product combines the Connect 4h flexible headset with Connect 4s, a portable speakerphone. The Jabra Connect 57 wireless earbuds entered the market last year at a price of £169.99.
The following month, October 2022, Jabra released the Evolve2 Buds, which were designed to improve collaboration for on-the-go working, and received certifications from popular collaboration platforms, such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom. The Evolve 2 Buds, were available for purchase from the end of November 2022 at a price point of £279.60, more than three times the cost of the Elite 4 earbuds.
