Jabra Elite Active 45e vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jabra Elite Active 45e and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
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
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black | Navy | Mint Black | Silver
Body Material Silicone, TPE, PC/ABS, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) -
Earpad Material Silicone -
Protection Waterproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, wind protection, IP67 Water-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.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 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), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Blackout Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 14000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite Active 45e.
Max Input Power 10 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 12 mm 8.4 mm Jabra Elite Active 45e have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra Elite Active 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode -
CABLE Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite Active 45e.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Standby Time 12 days -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) Bluetooth
OTHERS Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Micro-USB cable Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TIA-810-B, TIA-920.130-A IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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