Sony WH-XB900N vs. Jabra Elite 45h

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N 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-XB900N vs. Jabra Elite 45h Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N Jabra Elite 45h
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.6 cm
Width - 15.7 cm
Depth - 6.05 cm
Weight 254 g 160 g Jabra Elite 45h are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones.
Colour Black | Blue 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 WH-XB900N Jabra Elite 45h
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
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-XB900N.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) 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-XB900N 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 (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 45h.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 50 Ohm -
Diaphragm PET - 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-XB900N Jabra Elite 45h
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Jabra Elite 45h offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N.
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB900N Jabra Elite 45h
Controls Volume Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N Jabra Elite 45h
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N Jabra Elite 45h
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N Jabra Elite 45h
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Jabra Elite 45h lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB900N.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 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 300 hours -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Jabra Elite 45h recharge faster than Sony WH-XB900N.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB900N Jabra Elite 45h
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB900N Jabra Elite 45h
Included Accessories - Carrying bag, USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, EAC, RCM, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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