Jabra Elite 45e vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 45e and Sony WF-C500. 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-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-C500
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 36.2 cm -
Weight 25.95 g 5.4 g Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Jabra Elite 45e headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Black, copper | Gold beige | Black Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection IP54 Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-C500
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 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Noise Isolating Yes - Jabra Elite 45e are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 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 5.8 mm Jabra Elite 45e have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jabra Elite 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-C500
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-C500
Controls Mute, volume control, voice assistant Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-C500
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 30 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 36.2 cm -
FEATURES Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-C500
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hours 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 45e.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Jabra Elite 45e recharge faster than Jabra Elite 45e.
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-C500
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Jabra Elite 45e Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarWings, 3 pairs of EarGels Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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