In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite Active 45e and Skullcandy Indy Evo. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Skullcandy Indy Evo |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 18.74 cm | 2.46 cm | |
Width | 5.5 cm | 4.6 cm | |
Depth | 12.4 cm | 2.17 cm | |
Weight | 29 g | 57 g | Jabra Elite Active 45e 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 |
Case: 57 g | |
Colour | Black | Navy | Mint | Carefree yellow | Lucky purple | Centered champagne | Chill grey | 92 blue | Collina Strada | True black | Wild orange | |
Body Material | Silicone, TPE, PC/ABS, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) | - | |
Earpad Material | Silicone | - | |
Protection | Waterproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, wind protection, IP67 | Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 30 m | Skullcandy Indy Evo have a greater operating distance than Jabra Elite Active 45e. |
SOUND QUALITY | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Skullcandy Indy Evo |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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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 | - | Jabra Elite Active 45e 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 | Skullcandy Indy Evo offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite Active 45e. |
Max Input Power | 10 mW | 10 mW | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
Sensitivity | 107 dB | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 105 dB | |
Diaphragm | 12 mm | 6 mm | Jabra Elite Active 45e have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy Indy Evo. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Jabra Elite Active 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Magnet Material | - | NdFeB | |
Features | - | Built-in Tile Tracker | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Skullcandy Indy Evo |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Microphones Included | 2 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Skullcandy Indy Evo |
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Controls | Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode | Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Skullcandy Indy Evo |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable |
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FEATURES | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Skullcandy Indy Evo |
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Features | - | Touch control | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Skullcandy Indy Evo |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 40 mAh | |
Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Jabra Elite Active 45e lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Indy Evo. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous playback: up to 6 hours |
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Standby Time | 12 days | - | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 1 hour(s) | Skullcandy Indy Evo recharge faster than Jabra Elite Active 45e. |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - | |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
CONNECTIONS | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Skullcandy Indy Evo |
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Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) | - |
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OTHERS | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Skullcandy Indy Evo |
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Included Accessories | Micro-USB cable | 3 pairs of gel ear tips, charging case (500 mAh), 2 pairs of stability gels (small, large) | |
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Compliant Standards | IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TIA-810-B, TIA-920.130-A | IP55 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |