JBL Live Beam 4 vs Sabbat G12 Elite: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JBL Live Beam 4 vs Sabbat G12 Elite, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

JBL Live Beam 4

85Outstanding

$240

Full review data

True Wireless

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

JBL Live Beam 4 leads on 7 of 7 measures.

JBL Live Beam 4
Sabbat G12 Elite

HearWiki score

Sound

9.2

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

9.0

Calls

6.8

Value

8.2

Price (USD)

$240

$400

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

JBL Live Beam 4 (2024) against Sabbat G12 Elite (2021). The JBL Live Beam 4 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0 and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

Live Beam 420243 yr newer
G12 Elite2021

What differsLive Beam 4G12 Elite

Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.0
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C.

Specifications

Live Beam 4G12 Elite

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $240; $400
HearWiki score: 85; Not scored
Released: 2024; 2021
Availability: Still sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 16 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 98 dB/mW; 106 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.0
Codecs: -; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Latency: -; 40 ms
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 12 h; 6 h
Battery life (ANC on): 10 h; -
Battery incl. case: -; 32 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 60 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 4 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: -; No
Controls: touch; buttons
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 9.7 g; 48 g
Case weight: 73 g; -
Water resistance: IP55; -
Foldable: -; No
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 6; -
Microphone type: beamforming; -
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; cVc

Specification comparison of JBL Live Beam 4 vs Sabbat G12 Elite
Spec	JBL Live Beam 4	Sabbat G12 Elite
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$240	$400
HearWiki score	85 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2024	2021
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	16 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	98 dB/mW	106 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.0	5.0
Codecs	-	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Latency	-	40 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	12 h	6 h
Battery life (ANC on)	10 h	-
Battery incl. case	-	32 h
Full charge time	120 min	60 min
Quick charge	10 min → 4 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	-	No
Controls	touch	buttons
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	9.7 g	48 g
Case weight	73 g	-
Water resistance	IP55	-
Foldable	-	No
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	6	-
Microphone type	beamforming	-
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	cVc

What reviewers said

JBL Live Beam 4

The JBL Live Beam 4 are feature-packed wireless earbuds that deliver lively, well-balanced sound and a snug, secure fit, all wrapped up in a distinctive charging case with a built-in touchscreen for quick control. While they boast long battery life, adaptive noise cancellation, and multipoint connectivity, their call clarity and noise suppression aren't class-leading, and the spatial audio implementation falls short of expectations. Still, for the price, they offer a compelling mix of versatility and performance for everyday listening.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with punchy bass and clear highs
Pro:Comfortable, secure fit for extended wear
Pro:Innovative touchscreen case adds convenient control

Con:Call quality is mediocre in noisy environments
Con:Adaptive noise cancellation is not the strongest in its class
Con:Spatial audio mode sounds artificial and lessens immersion

Sabbat G12 Elite

The Sabbat G12 Elite are true wireless earbuds aimed at gamers and music lovers, offering a low-latency 40ms game mode and a 10mm biological fiber driver for clear audio. They provide 6 hours of playtime per charge, with a total of 32 hours using the case, and support wireless charging. Note that they lack active noise cancellation and transparency features, focusing instead on a lightweight, button-controlled design with SBC and AAC codecs.

Pro:Low-latency 40ms game mode for competitive play
Pro:Compact 10mm driver with balanced sound signature
Pro:Long total battery life of 32 hours with case

Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:No multipoint connection for multi-device use
Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only), no aptX or LDAC

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