Jabra Play vs. Jabra Elite Active 45e

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Jabra Play and Jabra Elite Active 45e. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Play vs. Jabra Elite Active 45e Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Play Jabra Elite Active 45e
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 1.45 cm 18.74 cm
Width 1.88 cm 5.5 cm
Depth 6 cm 12.4 cm
Weight 10.6 g 29 g Jabra Play are lighter than Jabra Play headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.88 cm x 6 cm x 1.45 cm Earphone: 5.5 cm x 12.4 cm x 18.74 cm / 29 g
Case: 30 cm x 39 cm x 21.1 cm
Colour - Black | Navy | Mint
Body Material ABS plastic, polymethyl methacrylate Silicone, TPE, PC/ABS, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection - Waterproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, wind protection, IP67
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 Play Jabra Elite Active 45e
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - over-the-ear mount
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 EDR Bluetooth 5.0 Jabra Elite Active 45e have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Play.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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
Frequency Response - 20 - 14000 Hz
Max Input Power - 10 mW
Sensitivity - 107 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 12 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 2 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Jabra Play Jabra Elite Active 45e
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 300 - 3000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Jabra Elite Active 45e offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Play.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 300 - 3000 Hz -
Sensitivity 14 dB SLR -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Play Jabra Elite Active 45e
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, redial Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode
CABLE Jabra Play Jabra Elite Active 45e
Cable Type - Micro-USB cable - detachable
FEATURES Jabra Play Jabra Elite Active 45e
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Play Jabra Elite Active 45e
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Jabra Elite Active 45e lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Play.
Standby Time 192 hours 12 days Jabra Elite Active 45e have longer standby time than Jabra Play.
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Jabra Play Jabra Elite Active 45e
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra Play Jabra Elite Active 45e
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Jabra Play Jabra Elite Active 45e
Included Accessories AC power adaptor, 2 EarGels ear tips Micro-USB cable
Compliant Standards GOST, IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TIA-810-B, TIA-920.130-A
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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