Jabra Elite 45e vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Jabra Elite 45e and Jabra Elite 8 Active. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Elite 45e vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 36.2 cm -
Weight 25.95 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 1.97 cm x 2.9 cm x 1.97 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 2.44 cm x 6.54 cm x 4.69 cm / 46.4 g
Colour Black, copper | Gold beige | Black Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection IP54 IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Elite 45e.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP), Public Broadcast Profile (PBP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Max Input Power 5 mW -
Sensitivity 109 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 12.4 mm 6 mm Jabra Elite 45e have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 2 Jabra Elite 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite 45e microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz Jabra Elite 45e offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Microphones Included 2 6 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls Mute, volume control, voice assistant Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 30 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 36.2 cm -
FEATURES Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication, over the air updates, Rapid Charge Technology, sleep mode, in-ear pressure relief
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Life 8 hours 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 45e.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 56 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 14 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 8 hours
Standby Time - 315 days
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jabra Elite 45e recharge faster than Jabra Elite 45e.
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) -
OTHERS Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarWings, 3 pairs of EarGels Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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