In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite Active 45e and Sennheiser CX True Wireless. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
Earbud: 6 g Charging case: 5.9 cm x 4.23 cm x 3.38 cm / 37 g |
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Colour | Black | Navy | Mint | Black | White | |
Body Material | Silicone, TPE, PC/ABS, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) | - | |
Earpad Material | Silicone | - | |
Protection | Waterproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, wind protection, IP67 | Splashproof, IPX4 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Jabra Elite Active 45e are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Noise Blackout | - | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Sennheiser CX True Wireless are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Bass Boost | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 14000 Hz | 5 - 21000 Hz | Sennheiser CX True Wireless offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite Active 45e. |
Max Input Power | 10 mW | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.08% | |
Sensitivity | 107 dB | 110 dB | Sennheiser CX True Wireless have higher sensitivity than Jabra Elite Active 45e. |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 110 dB | |
Diaphragm | 12 mm | 7 mm | Jabra Elite Active 45e have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser CX True Wireless. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | 1 | Jabra Elite Active 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | - | TrueResponse technology | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | Jabra Elite Active 45e offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser CX True Wireless. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Microphones Included | 2 | 4 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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Controls | Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode | - |
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CABLE | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 25 cm |
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FEATURES | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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Features | - | Touch control | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
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 (50% volume): up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 27 hours |
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Standby Time | 12 days | - | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | Sennheiser CX True Wireless recharge faster than Jabra Elite Active 45e. |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - | |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
CONNECTIONS | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) | - |
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OTHERS | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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Included Accessories | Micro-USB cable | 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (400 mAh) | |
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Compliant Standards | IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TIA-810-B, TIA-920.130-A | Bluetooth Class 1 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |