In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite Active 45e and Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. 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 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 18.74 cm | - | |
Width | 5.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 12.4 cm | - | |
Weight | 29 g | 8.2 g | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 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: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g Earbud: 4.1 g |
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Colour | Black | Navy | Mint | Grey | White | |
Body Material | Silicone, TPE, PC/ABS, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) | - | |
Earpad Material | Silicone | - | |
Protection | Waterproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, wind protection, IP67 | Splashproof, sweat-resistant | |
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 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | Ear-bud | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Elite Active 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
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 | - | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 14000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite Active 45e. |
Max Input Power | 10 mW | - | |
Sensitivity | 107 dB | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 12 mm | 12 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Jabra Elite Active 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1 | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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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 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Controls | Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode | - |
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CABLE | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Features | - | Wide Area Tap, Quick Access | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Google Assistant, Alexa |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 5.5 hour(s) | Jabra Elite Active 45e lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 5.5 hour(s) Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hour(s) Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 17.5 hour(s) |
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Standby Time | 12 days | 10 hours | Jabra Elite Active 45e have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Included Accessories | Micro-USB cable | Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support | |
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Compliant Standards | IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TIA-810-B, TIA-920.130-A | IPX4 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |