Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Jabra Elite 45h

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Jabra Elite 45h. 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

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Jabra Elite 45h Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Jabra Elite 45h
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 26.5 cm 18.6 cm
Width 18.6 cm 15.7 cm
Depth 2.93 cm 6.05 cm
Weight 255 g 160 g Jabra Elite 45h are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver 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
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 Jabra Elite 45h
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes Jabra Elite 45h can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Jabra Elite 45h have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM3.
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-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 45h are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Volume Limiting Function Yes -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 45h.
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 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-1000XM3 Jabra Elite 45h
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 Jabra Elite 45h
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 Jabra Elite 45h
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 Jabra Elite 45h
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 Jabra Elite 45h
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Jabra Elite 45h lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM3.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 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 3 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Jabra Elite 45h recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Jabra Elite 45h
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 Jabra Elite 45h
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying bag, USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, EAC, RCM, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
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