Jabra ACTIVE vs. AKG N40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Jabra ACTIVE and AKG N40. 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 ACTIVE vs. AKG N40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra ACTIVE AKG N40
Product Type Earphones - wired Earphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 17.29 g 22 g Jabra ACTIVE are lighter than Jabra ACTIVE headphones.
Colour Black | Yellow | White Black, chrome
Body Material TPE, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) -
Protection Sweat-resistant, wind protection, water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Jabra ACTIVE AKG N40
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Balanced armature / dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 21000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz AKG N40 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra ACTIVE.
Max Input Power 5 mW -
Sensitivity 98 dB 109 dB/mW AKG N40 have higher sensitivity than Jabra ACTIVE.
Impedance 32 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm 15 mm 8 mm Jabra ACTIVE have a thicker diaphragm than AKG N40.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra ACTIVE AKG N40
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -42 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra ACTIVE AKG N40
Controls Answer/end, next/previous track 3-button remote
CABLE Jabra ACTIVE AKG N40
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.25 m Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.25 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Jabra ACTIVE AKG N40
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Jabra ACTIVE AKG N40
Included Accessories Carrying case, cellular phone audio adapter, cable clip, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large) Carrying case, airplane adapter, cleaning tool, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large)
Compliant Standards IPX2 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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