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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Jabra Elite Active 45e. 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

Sony WF-1000X vs. Jabra Elite Active 45e Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.26 cm 18.74 cm
Width 10.3 cm 5.5 cm
Depth 2.45 cm 12.4 cm
Weight 6.8 g 29 g Sony WF-1000X are lighter than Sony WF-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g
Headphones: 6.8 g
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 Gold | 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 WF-1000X 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 WF-1000X.
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)
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 Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 14000 Hz Sony WF-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite Active 45e.
Max Input Power - 10 mW
Sensitivity - 107 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 12 mm Jabra Elite Active 45e have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X.
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 WF-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Jabra Elite Active 45e offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WF-1000X.
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Cable Type USB cable Micro-USB cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Jabra Elite Active 45e lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
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Standby Time 35 hours 12 days Jabra Elite Active 45e have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000X.
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony WF-1000X recharge faster than Sony WF-1000X.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Connector Type - USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds Micro-USB cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TIA-810-B, TIA-920.130-A
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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