Jabra Elite 45e vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jabra Elite 45e and Sony WF-1000XM5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Elite 45e vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 36.2 cm -
Weight 25.95 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black, copper | Gold beige | Black Black | Silver
Protection IP54 Water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
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, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 45e.
Max Input Power 5 mW -
Sensitivity 109 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 12.4 mm 8.4 mm Jabra Elite 45e have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jabra Elite 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite 45e microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Mute, volume control, voice assistant -
CABLE Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 30 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 36.2 cm -
FEATURES Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 8 hours 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 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 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) Bluetooth
OTHERS Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarWings, 3 pairs of EarGels Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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