Jaybird X4 (2018) vs Plantronics BackBeat FIT 3100

The Jaybird X4 (2018) has done great in various roundups conducted by reliable and unbiased sources that do their own testing, like Android Central, Gear Patrol, and iMore - it earned 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.

As for the Plantronics BackBeat FIT 3100, it was really well-received by reviewers at Tom's Guide, a reliable source that's known for conducting its own, high-quality, in-depth testing. It performed great in its "The best cheap running headphones in 2023" roundup and was named its "Ranked 2 out of 4", which, on its own, makes it a product that warrants a closer look.

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 Plantronics BackBeat FIT 3100 received an average of 7.2, compared to the 6.6 average of Earbuds in general.