Jabra Elite Active 45e vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jabra Elite Active 45e and Sony WF-1000XM3. 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 Active 45e vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Height 18.74 cm -
Width 5.5 cm -
Depth 12.4 cm -
Weight 29 g 17 g Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Jabra Elite Active 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
Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Black | Navy | Mint Black | Silver
Body Material Silicone, TPE, PC/ABS, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) -
Earpad Material Silicone -
Protection Waterproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, wind protection, IP67 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Blackout -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 20 - 14000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite Active 45e.
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 Sony WF-1000XM3.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra Elite Active 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Jabra Elite Active 45e lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM3.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Standby Time 12 days 15 hours Jabra Elite Active 45e have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Jabra Elite Active 45e.
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Jabra Elite Active 45e Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories Micro-USB cable Charging case
Compliant Standards IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TIA-810-B, TIA-920.130-A -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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