The Jabra Elite 4 is one more pair of Jabra true wireless earbuds. It’s a capable product, and as the name might indicate, it brings some notable iterative improvements over the Elite 3. Most notably, the Elite 4 features active noise canceling, which means it’s much better at dealing with external noise. While codec support and Bluetooth version are the same between the two, the Elite 4 also supports Bluetooth multipoint, which is a nice feather in its cap.

Otherwise, the two products are extremely similar. They look nearly identical. They have pretty much the same sound profile. Battery life is a little better on the Jabra Elite 3, but we measured the Elite 4 with ANC turned on, so that’s to be expected—performance without ANC is likely to be similar or perhaps better. Given the Jabra Elite 4 and Jabra Elite 3 are the same price, it’s hard to imagine going for the older model.

The Jabra Elite 4 Active is a bit pricier than the Elite 3 and costs $119 USD. With that extra cash, you get IP57-rated earphones with a slightly more ergonomic fit and better battery life. With the Elite 4 Active, you can create a custom EQ profile in the Jabra Sound+ app, something you don’t get with the Elite 3.

If you just want a barebones experience wrapped into a durable, compact package, get the Elite 3. Otherwise, we strongly feel the Elite 4 Active is worth the extra cash.

Outdoor athletes who want a transparency mode and IP rating may enjoy the Jabra Elite 3. Everyday listeners who want something comfortable that sounds good without breaking the bank may find this is a great spot to dip a toe into the true wireless pool.