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Title: BeatsX vs. Jaybird X4: Which should you buy?
Post by: HCK on October 18, 2018, 04:05:24 pm
BeatsX vs. Jaybird X4: Which should you buy?

We're a virtual company made up of tech experts from across the globe. We have all the latest phones, which unfortunately have no headphone jacks. We know great Bluetooth headphones out of necessity.



BeatsX

Made for Apple



$100 at Amazon

Pros

Great fit
Decent sound
Pairs seamlessly with iPhone thanks to W1 chip
Lightning charging cable
Cons

Bass-heavy mix
Many reported battery issues.
The BeatsX carry on the tradition of the bass-heavy Beats sound, which is great for some but not for others. The addition of the W1 chip does, however, mean seamless pairing with Apple devices.

Jaybird X4

Workout wonder



$130 at Amazon

Pros

Superb battery life
Customizable EQ
IPX7 sweat-proof and water-resistant
Solid Bluetooth connection
Cons

Proprietary charging clip
Sound isn't great out of the box.
The Jaybird X4 workout earbuds are pretty pricey for what you get, but the Jaybird app helps make them sound great, and their battery life outdoes many competitors.



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