Sony MDR 1000X vs. Jabra Elite 45h

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Jabra Elite 45h. 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Jabra Elite 45h Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Jabra Elite 45h
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.6 cm
Width - 15.7 cm
Depth - 6.05 cm
Weight 275 g 160 g Jabra Elite 45h are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black | Navy | Black
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Protection - Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof
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 Sony MDR 1000X Jabra Elite 45h
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Jabra Elite 45h have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR 1000X.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 45h are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 45h.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 45h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Jabra Elite 45h
Form Factor - Built-in
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Jabra Elite 45h
Controls Volume control Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Jabra Elite 45h
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X Jabra Elite 45h
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Jabra Elite 45h
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 50 hour(s) Jabra Elite 45h lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby (auto power off after 24 hours): up to 1 year
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 1.5 hour(s) Jabra Elite 45h recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Jabra Elite 45h
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Jabra Elite 45h
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Jabra Elite 45h
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying bag, USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, EAC, RCM, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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