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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X 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 WI-1000X vs. Jabra Elite Active 45e Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X 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 71 g 29 g Jabra Elite Active 45e are lighter than Sony WI-1000X 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 | Gold 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.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear - over-the-ear mount
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / 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 WI-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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Noise Blackout
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 20 - 14000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite Active 45e.
Max Input Power - 10 mW
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 107 dB Jabra Elite Active 45e have higher sensitivity than Sony WI-1000X.
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 12 mm Jabra Elite Active 45e have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite Active 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony WI-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 WI-1000X.
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Micro-USB cable - detachable
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite Active 45e.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
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Standby Time 100 hours 12 days Jabra Elite Active 45e have longer standby time than Sony WI-1000X.
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Jabra Elite Active 45e recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Jabra Elite Active 45e
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 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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