Jaybird X4 (2018) vs AKG N40 (2016)

The Jaybird X4 (2018) has done really well in a number of roundups conducted by sources that perform reliable hands-on testing, like Android Central, Gear Patrol, and iMore - it ended up getting the "Jaybird dominates the workout earbuds market, and for good reason. Its latest offering in this space, the X4, features an IPX7 waterproof design, Comply foam ear tips that provide a secure fit, custom EQ profiles to tailor the sound to your preferences, and eight hours of play time between charges." title from Android Central, "Ranked 1 out of 10" from Gear Patrol, and "Ranked 1 out of 7" from iMore. That's high praise coming from reliable sources.

As for the AKG N40 (2016) analysis - it impressed reviewers at Gear Patrol, a source that's known for its objective testing and well-thought-out methodology - it performed great in its "5 Great In-Ear Headphones for Hi-Fi Sound" roundup and earned the "Ranked 3 out of 5" title.

We tried doing a direct Jaybird X4 (2018) vs. AKG N40 (2016) review score comparison but couldn't find any sources that tested both.

Next, we took a look at which sources liked them best and found that the Jaybird X4 (2018) most impressed the reviewers at Macworld, who gave it a score of 9, whereas the AKG N40 (2016) did best in its What Hi-Fi? review - it scored 10 points.

Finally, we also compared their review scores to the rest of their competition - the Jaybird X4 (2018) earned an average review score of 8.1 out of 10 points and the AKG N40 (2016) received an average of 9.0, compared to the 7.2 average of Wireless Earphones in general.