Jabra Elite 85h vs. Jabra Elite 45h

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 85h and Jabra Elite 45h. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Elite 85h vs. Jabra Elite 45h Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 85h Jabra Elite 45h
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 22.5 cm 18.6 cm
Width 19.5 cm 15.7 cm
Depth 8.2 cm 6.05 cm
Weight 296 g 160 g Jabra Elite 45h are lighter than Jabra Elite 85h headphones.
Colour Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black | Navy | Black
Body Material Steel, PC/ABS -
Earpad Material Leatherette Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material Leatherette -
Protection Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 85h Jabra Elite 45h
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
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), Serial Port Profile (SPP), 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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Jabra Elite 85h offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 45h.
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 2 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 85h Jabra Elite 45h
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 13 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Jabra Elite 45h offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 85h.
Microphones Included 8 2 Jabra Elite 85h have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 85h Jabra Elite 45h
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Jabra Elite 85h Jabra Elite 45h
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
FEATURES Jabra Elite 85h Jabra Elite 45h
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors On-ear detection -
Additional Functions SmartSound -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 85h Jabra Elite 45h
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 41 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Jabra Elite 45h lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 85h.
Battery Life Details Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby (auto power off after 24 hours): up to 1 year
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Jabra Elite 45h recharge faster than Jabra Elite 85h.
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 85h Jabra Elite 45h
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Jabra Elite 85h Jabra Elite 45h
Included Accessories Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable Carrying bag, USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH FCC, RoHS, REACH, EAC, RCM, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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