In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite Active 45e and Sony WF-1000XM4. 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 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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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 | 41 g | Jabra Elite Active 45e 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 |
Earphone: 7.3 g | |
| Colour | Black | Navy | Mint | Black | Silver | |
| Body Material | Silicone, TPE, PC/ABS, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) | - | |
| Earpad Material | Silicone | Polyurethane foam | |
| Protection | Waterproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, wind protection, IP67 | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WF-1000XM4 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) | 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, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Noise Blackout | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 14000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WF-1000XM4 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-1000XM4. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Jabra Elite Active 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | 2 | Both headphones have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Controls | Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode | Tap control |
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| CABLE | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite Active 45e. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours |
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| Standby Time | 12 days | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Jabra Elite Active 45e. |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Included Accessories | Micro-USB cable | USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compliant Standards | IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TIA-810-B, TIA-920.130-A | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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