Detailed comparison and review of Jabra Elite 3 Active and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jabra Elite 3 Active | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g Charging case: 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm x 3.89 cm / 37.5 g |
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | Black | Black | Silver | |
| Earpad Material | Silicone | - | |
| Protection | Waterproof, IP55 | Water-resistant | |
| 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 | Jabra Elite 3 Active | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Bone Conduction Technology | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Elite 3 Active. |
| 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, aptX | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Multi Noise Sensor technology | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Personal Sound | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 3 Active. |
| Audio Output Details | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 8.4 mm | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 3 Active. |
| Features | PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | Jabra Elite 3 Active | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | 100 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Microphone Features | Battery level indicator | - | |
| Microphones Included | 4 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra Elite 3 Active | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, reject call, answer call | - |
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| CABLE | Jabra Elite 3 Active | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Jabra Elite 3 Active | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Features | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Elite 3 Active | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 3 Active. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours |
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| Standby Time | 275 days | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Jabra Elite 3 Active | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Jabra Elite 3 Active | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Software Included | Jabra Sound+ | - | |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android phone | - | |
| Compliant Standards | FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration | - |
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