Jabra Elite Active 45e vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

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Side by side comparison and review of Jabra Elite Active 45e and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). 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 Active 45e vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite Active 45e Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 3rd generation
Height 18.74 cm 3.079 cm
Width 5.5 cm 1.826 cm
Depth 12.4 cm 1.921 cm
Weight 29 g 4.28 g Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Jabra Elite Active 45e headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 5.5 cm x 12.4 cm x 18.74 cm / 29 g
Case: 30 cm x 39 cm x 21.1 cm
Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour Black | Navy | Mint White
Body Material Silicone, TPE, PC/ABS, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) -
Earpad Material Silicone -
Protection Waterproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, wind protection, IP67 Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite Active 45e Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount Ear-bud
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) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite Active 45e are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Blackout -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 20 - 14000 Hz -
Max Input Power 10 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 12 mm -
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra Elite Active 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite Active 45e Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite Active 45e Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Jabra Elite Active 45e Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Jabra Elite Active 45e Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite Active 45e Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Jabra Elite Active 45e lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 12 days -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite Active 45e Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) -
OTHERS Jabra Elite Active 45e Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories Micro-USB cable Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Compliant Standards IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TIA-810-B, TIA-920.130-A -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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