Jabra Elite Active 45e vs. Jabra Elite 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite Active 45e and Jabra Elite 5. 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 Active 45e vs. Jabra Elite 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite Active 45e Jabra Elite 5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.74 cm -
Width 5.5 cm -
Depth 12.4 cm -
Weight 29 g -
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
Earphone: 2 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.054 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 2.6 cm x 6.41 cm x 3.89 cm / 40 g
Colour Black | Navy | Mint Titanium black | Gold beige | Black
Body Material Silicone, TPE, PC/ABS, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) -
Earpad Material Silicone Silicone
Protection Waterproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, wind protection, IP67 Water-resistant, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite Active 45e Jabra Elite 5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Jabra Elite 5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Elite Active 45e.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Blackout Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 5 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 14000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Jabra Elite 5 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite Active 45e.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Max Input Power 10 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 12 mm 6 mm Jabra Elite Active 45e have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 5.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 2 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, HearThrough, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite Active 45e Jabra Elite 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz Jabra Elite Active 45e offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 5.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features - Battery level indicator
Microphones Included 2 6 Jabra Elite 5 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite Active 45e Jabra Elite 5
Controls Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC mode
CABLE Jabra Elite Active 45e Jabra Elite 5
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jabra Elite Active 45e Jabra Elite 5
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite Active 45e Jabra Elite 5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Standby Time 12 days 275 days Jabra Elite 5 have longer standby time than Jabra Elite Active 45e.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jabra Elite Active 45e recharge faster than Jabra Elite Active 45e.
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite Active 45e Jabra Elite 5
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) -
OTHERS Jabra Elite Active 45e Jabra Elite 5
Included Accessories Micro-USB cable Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TIA-810-B, TIA-920.130-A FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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