Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Jabra Elite 45h

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Jabra Elite 45h. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Jabra Elite 45h Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 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 WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black 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.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 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 WH-1000XM2.
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), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 45h are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 45h.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 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 WH-1000XM2 Jabra Elite 45h
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Jabra Elite 45h offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Jabra Elite 45h
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Jabra Elite 45h
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Jabra Elite 45h
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Jabra Elite 45h
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Jabra Elite 45h lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM2.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Jabra Elite 45h recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Jabra Elite 45h
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Jabra Elite 45h
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Jabra Elite 45h
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying bag, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, EAC, RCM, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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