Jabra Elite 45e vs. Jabra Elite Active 45e

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jabra Elite 45e and Jabra Elite Active 45e. 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

Jabra Elite 45e vs. Jabra Elite Active 45e Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite Active 45e
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.74 cm
Width - 5.5 cm
Length 36.2 cm -
Depth - 12.4 cm
Weight 25.95 g 29 g Jabra Elite 45e are lighter than Jabra Elite 45e headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 5.5 cm x 12.4 cm x 18.74 cm / 29 g
Case: 30 cm x 39 cm x 21.1 cm
Colour Black, copper | Gold beige | Black Black | Navy | Mint
Body Material - Silicone, TPE, PC/ABS, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection IP54 Waterproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, wind protection, IP67
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite Active 45e
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear - over-the-ear mount
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite Active 45e are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Noise Blackout
Noise Isolating Yes - Jabra Elite 45e are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 14000 Hz Jabra Elite 45e offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite Active 45e.
Max Input Power 5 mW 10 mW
Sensitivity 109 dB 107 dB Jabra Elite 45e have higher sensitivity than Jabra Elite Active 45e.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12.4 mm 12 mm Jabra Elite 45e have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite Active 45e.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 2 Jabra Elite 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite Active 45e
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite 45e microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Jabra Elite Active 45e offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 45e.
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 2 2 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite Active 45e
Controls Mute, volume control, voice assistant Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode
CABLE Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite Active 45e
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 30 cm Micro-USB cable - detachable
Cable Length 36.2 cm -
FEATURES Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite Active 45e
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite Active 45e
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hours 9 hour(s) Jabra Elite Active 45e lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 45e.
Standby Time - 12 days
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite Active 45e
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Jabra Elite 45e Jabra Elite Active 45e
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarWings, 3 pairs of EarGels Micro-USB cable
Compliant Standards - IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TIA-810-B, TIA-920.130-A
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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