Jabra Elite Active 45e vs. KEF Mu3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jabra Elite Active 45e and KEF Mu3. 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. KEF Mu3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite Active 45e KEF Mu3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.74 cm -
Width 5.5 cm -
Depth 12.4 cm -
Weight 29 g -
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
Earbud: 1.75 cm x 2.63 cm x 2.45 cm / 5.8 g
Charging case: 6.2 cm x 5.2 cm x 3.35 cm / 46.8 g
Colour Black | Navy | Mint Silver grey
Body Material Silicone, TPE, PC/ABS, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) -
Earpad Material Silicone -
Protection Waterproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, wind protection, IP67 Splashproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite Active 45e KEF Mu3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Blackout -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 14000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz KEF Mu3 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite Active 45e.
Max Input Power 10 mW 5 mW
Sensitivity 107 dB 104 dB/mW Jabra Elite Active 45e have higher sensitivity than KEF Mu3.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 8.2 mm Jabra Elite Active 45e have a thicker diaphragm than KEF Mu3.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra Elite Active 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite Active 45e KEF Mu3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite Active 45e KEF Mu3
Controls Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode Multiple function button
CABLE Jabra Elite Active 45e KEF Mu3
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable -
FEATURES Jabra Elite Active 45e KEF Mu3
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite Active 45e KEF Mu3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 50 mAh
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 12 days -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite Active 45e KEF Mu3
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) -
OTHERS Jabra Elite Active 45e KEF Mu3
Included Accessories Micro-USB cable 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (350 mAh)
Compliant Standards IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TIA-810-B, TIA-920.130-A IPX5
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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