Jabra Elite 45e vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 45e and Sony WF-1000XM4. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Elite 45e vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 36.2 cm -
Weight 25.95 g 41 g Jabra Elite 45e are lighter than Jabra Elite 45e headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Black, copper | Gold beige | Black Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection IP54 Water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 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) Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Noise Isolating Yes - Jabra Elite 45e are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
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 Sony WF-1000XM4.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jabra Elite 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite 45e microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Microphones Included 2 2 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Mute, volume control, voice assistant Tap control
CABLE Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 30 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 36.2 cm -
FEATURES Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 8 hours 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 45e.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Jabra Elite 45e.
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarWings, 3 pairs of EarGels USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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