Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Jabra Elite Active 45e

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT and Jabra Elite Active 45e. 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

Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Jabra Elite Active 45e Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Jabra Elite Active 45e
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.74 cm
Width - 5.5 cm
Depth - 12.4 cm
Weight 43 g 29 g Jabra Elite Active 45e are lighter than Sony MDR XB70BT 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
Colour Black Black | Navy | Mint
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 Sony MDR XB70BT Jabra Elite Active 45e
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - over-the-ear mount
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Jabra Elite Active 45e have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB70BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite Active 45e are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Noise Blackout
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 14000 Hz Sony MDR XB70BT offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite Active 45e.
Max Input Power - 10 mW
Sensitivity - 107 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 12 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
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 Sony MDR XB70BT Jabra Elite Active 45e
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Jabra Elite Active 45e offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR XB70BT.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB70BT Jabra Elite Active 45e
Controls Volume control, remote control Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode
CABLE Sony MDR XB70BT Jabra Elite Active 45e
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Micro-USB cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony MDR XB70BT Jabra Elite Active 45e
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB70BT Jabra Elite Active 45e
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 200 hours 12 days Jabra Elite Active 45e have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB70BT.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Jabra Elite Active 45e recharge faster than Sony MDR XB70BT.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB70BT Jabra Elite Active 45e
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Jabra Elite Active 45e
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Sony MDR XB70BT Jabra Elite Active 45e
Included Accessories Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) Micro-USB cable
Compliant Standards - IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TIA-810-B, TIA-920.130-A
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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