Customer Ratings & Reviews

Comfy fit and great sound quality! The app is awesome and it has countless of ways to change the sound of your music depending on your preference

The X4's have great sound quality but I consider them a downgrade from my X3's. Pros Great sound/clear phone calls/Jaybird EQ app/secure fit. Cons are the proprietary charging cable that is awkward to attach and is only 3.5" long. Only 2 sizes of tips and do not fit me like my previous Jaybirds. Signal cuts out for a split second apox 10 times per hour even when my phone is in my pocket. I feel the X2's had the best design factors And the X4's have the best sound quality but the X3's were the best middle ground. After a month of daily use, I wish I would have tried the Tarah Pros but I wanted the "grippy" cord as apposed to the nylon as I usually work without a shirt and I have never accidentally dropped them because they cling to my skin. Although I'm disappointed with this model I still think Jaybird offers the best products. PS.. I accidentally submerged these in a swimming pool and had no problems with them.

I wanted a way to listen to music while working out in the pool. This was it. Still have them and they are still great!

INITIAL IMPRESSIONS: As with most Jaybird products, packaging is, essentially, the same…fairly small, but still too large for what’s contained within; fairly basic in what’s printed on the box, but providing the necessary information; easy to open, and easy to access contents. Design of the new X4 is straight-forward, with an easy-to-use 3-button in-line control (volume up/forward, play/pause/voice assist, & volume down/back). While most companies provide three ear tip sizes (Sml, Med, Lrg), Jaybird has, for some unknown reason, chosen to only include two (Size 1 & Size 2). As for what “actual” sizes these corollate to, I have no clue. I can tell you that, with the typical 3-size offerings, I wear the medium, and with the Jaybird offerings I’m wearing Size 2. Thankfully, instead of just two pair of silicone ear tips, as included by most manufacturers, Jaybird has “partnered” with Comply, to include two pair of their “Ultra” memory-foam ear tips (which I’m using, and, as with all Comply ear tips, they are fantastic). However, that being said, the ear fins do come in three sizes (I’m using Size 2 (which I’m assuming equates to ‘Medium’). Speaking of ear fins, these are a better design than the ear fins that came with the X3. Lastly, there’s Jaybird’s new “Speed Cinch” system, for (so-called) “perfect adjustment”…more on this, later. BATTERY, AND WATER RESISTANCE: Jaybird claims an 8-hour battery life, and, with my use so far, I’ve gotten anywhere from slightly below, to slightly above. I can’t say how long it takes to fully charge them (Jaybird claims 2hrs), as I have not actually timed a full charge. At the same time, I can tell you that Jaybird’s claim of 10 minutes charging providing 1hr of playback is accurate. As for the earphone’s water resistance, I haven’t “taken them for a swim”, and I don’t plan to, but they claim an IPX7 certification, meaning that they should be able to be submerged for up to 30 minutes, at a maximum depth of one meter. If you buy these, and want to test this out, go ahead, but, as I said, I’m not planning any such test…I’ll just ‘believe’ their claim. SOUND QUALITY: These have a really great, albeit a neutral & flat, sound. For audio purists, this will be considered a huge “plus”, but, for those who prefer the (faked) “boom” sound of Beats, Skull Candy, etc, you might be somewhat disappointed. At the same time, for those who want to increase the base (as well as the rest of the spectrum), Jaybird has an app (iOS & Android), similar to apps being offered by other manufacturers, available, with the simplistic name of Jaybird MySound. In addition to preset & customizable EQ settings, you can also download additional presets, through the “Discover presets” section of the app. Regarding the EQ, it’s somewhat different than what most people expect. Instead of the usual pre-defined Hz settings, the EQ is divided into three sections (LLOW, MID, & HIGH). The EQ is, essentially, a 5-band EQ, and there are Hz points (20Hz, 128Hz, 500Hz, 4kHz & 20kHz) shown at the bottom of the EQ, but the five “bands” are not assigned to any particular Hz point – just as you can slide any point up/down, to increase/decrease volume within that band (or, to be more accurate, a band range), you can also slide the points right/left, to change the Hz point that band (band range) has control over. While I’d appreciate a ‘higher band’ EQ (ie. 7-band, 9-band, or, better yet, 11-band), giving users the ability to change the bands/band ranges each “band” is associated with is a nice touch. One final point about the app – in the lower-right corner, your earphone’s battery life remaining is shown, so you have a simple way of determining how much remaining battery they have. ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS: One thing I REALLY like about the X4’s is how they charge. I’ve had two iterations of Plantronics “Backbeat” series, and, while not a “problem”, charging them has always required multiple steps, as the charging port was covered by a rubber ‘flap’. With the Jaybird X4, charging is as simple as “snapping” the 3-button control into the charging cradle, which plugs into any USB charger, or computer USB-A port. NOTE: Do NOT plug into anything supplying more than 5V, as it WILL damage the earphones. The recommended output is 500mA, although my 1A charger hasn’t caused any problems (probably because it’s still a 5V). firmware updates (when released) will also be performed through the charging cradle. FINAL VERDICT: This isn’t as easy to answer as I was hoping. First, compared to the X3, there’s not much improved, in terms of sound quality. Second, both utilize the same app, so both have the same “adjustment” ability. However, the inclusion of Comply ear tips, as well as the redesigned ear wings, does show improvements in other areas. Complicating the matter ever further is the fact that, shortly after Jaybird released the X4, they released an almost-identical pair called ‘Tarah’. As far as I’m able to tell, the only difference between these two is that the X4 provides 8hrs of playback, while the Tarah ‘only’ provides 6hrs. if that additional 2hrs is worth an extra $30, then, by all means, go out and get yourself the X4. On the other hand, if two additional hours doesn’t mean all that much to you, save yourself $30, and buy the equally-good Tarah. If you are “on the fence” between these three, here’s the primary points of what you need to know: 1) The X3 & X4 provide 8hrs playback, the Tarah provides 6hrs 2) The X4 & Tarah provide IPX7 protection, the X3 provides no water protection 3) The X4 & Tarah take 2hrs to fully charge, the X3 takes 3hrs 4) The X4 sells for $130, the Tarah & X3 are $100 Beyond these four key points, the X4, Tarah, and X3 are (essentially) identical in terms of performance. The only other “differences” are in design. So, whichever you decide to get, you’ll be getting a great pair of wireless earphones. Personally, while I don’t plan of wearing them in the rain, I do tend to “overheat” easily, thus the IPX7 rating of the X4 & Tarah is a huge benefit, as is the 2hr full-charge time. As for the 8hr vs 6hr playback, as a professional chauffeur, longer playback time is always better, as I can have long wait times when picking up clients at the airport (especially when it comes to international flights), not to mention long “wait” periods while on a Roadshow, and extended periods between clients. While I like saving money whenever possible ($30 saved on earphones can buy quite a few cups of coffee at Starbucks), the additional 2hrs of playtime is still worth it to me. Disclaimer: This product was provided free, or at reduced cost, for the purpose of reviewing the product. Nevertheless, the above review, be it positive, negative, or anywhere in-between, is a 100% honest review, and the price paid played absolutely no part in my review.

I love my jaybirds! They last forever, the sound is great and the charge holds for a long time. I was buying Beats, but they kept dying on me.

Use these at work under a welding helmet. Battery lasts all day and they sound amazing after dialing in the eq in the app.

It is the best overall earphones for a runner, who wants great sound quality and also a water-resistant earphones. It is worth the money !!!

The app really allows you to personalize the sound. They fit great in your ears. These are a greater fit and sound than the Bose wireless.

Great headphones all around! Use for running, hiking and cycling... best headphones I have owned.

These are great sounding earbuds especially for working out. I like them better than my Apple AirPods

Best fitting headphones that I've used so far. Excellent sound quality that is even better when adjusted with the downloadable app.

Better sound than the x3 and in my opinion the Tarah pros. Long lasting battery life and a good choice over others out there.

I’ve used headphones for running in the past but these seem to be good quality for the money and hold up to extreme conditions.

These are the only headphones I have had that stay put while running. They work great and hold a charge longer than I thought.

Excellent ear buds with quality sound and stay charged for longer length of time. Definitely recommend these ear buds.

I bought them specifically for work out and they seem to cut off a lot. I don't care for too much for the over sized ear hooks they came with. Sound great and stay in place while I work out.

Plain and simple, the best you're gonna get right now. I work at an office, so i keep these on all day and if i gave it a full charge the night before, they last me a 8-4:30 shift. Even if you do run out of battery because you aren't actually working and watching videos all day, the charger it comes with will give you decent charge if you leave it charging for 10 minutes. GET IT. BETTER THAN BEATS, BETTER THAN SKULLCANDY, BETTER THAN JBL. Plus, they have an equalizing app, which is dope as heck. Just do it.

These headphones stay in well and have good sound. The main detractor is the limited battery life and proprietary charger.

My son enjoys his headphones. They have great sound and they are water proof. He has enjoyed them since he received them.

These earbuds are super legit. Not only are they water proof but that have the capacity to sound amazing through the EQ app.