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Jabra Elite 45H
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Overall Rating & value for money
7.1/ 10
7.1
0.010.0
At 7.1, its overall rating beats 44% of on-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 16 of the 63 we've cataloged.
7.8/ 10
7.8
0.010.0
A 7.8 puts its value for money in the top half of on-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 16 of the 63 we've cataloged.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
67 hAbove average67 h
12 h100 h
above average for on-ear headphones — based on 42 of 63 we've cataloged.
Full Charge Minutes
90 minBelow average90 min
2 min240 min
below average for on-ear headphones — based on 35 of 63 we've cataloged.
Weight
160 gBelow average160 g
57 g328 g
below average for on-ear headphones — based on 54 of 63 we've cataloged.
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 67 h
- Full Charge Minutes
- 90 min
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Design
- Weight
- 160 g
- Color Options
- Black, copper black, titanium black
- Foldable
- Yes
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic
- Material Ear Cups
- Memory foam, PU leather
- Material Headband
- Plastic with soft material underside
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth wireless
- Headphone Jack
- No
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC, AAC
- Bluetooth Version
- 5
- USB Charging
- Yes
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
- Noise Reduction Type
- Passive noise isolation
- Type
- Dual microphone
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Size
- 40 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Frequency Response Signature
- V-shaped
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
- Eq Customization
- Full parametric EQ
- Inline Controls
- No
- Touch Controls
- No
- Voice Assistant Support
- Siri and Google Assistant, Alexa only
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Jabra Elite 45HSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 10.6 |
| 25 | 10.5 |
| 32 | 11.1 |
| 40 | 11.1 |
| 50 | 10.3 |
| 63 | 10.1 |
| 80 | 10.2 |
| 100 | 7.7 |
| 125 | 6.7 |
| 160 | 7.7 |
| 200 | 7.6 |
| 250 | 5.3 |
| 315 | 2.5 |
| 400 | -0.5 |
| 500 | -3.7 |
| 630 | -3.4 |
| 800 | -0.9 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
| 1250 | 1.7 |
| 1600 | 2.3 |
| 2000 | 5.4 |
| 2500 | 8.6 |
| 3150 | 10.1 |
| 4000 | 8.6 |
| 5000 | 10.2 |
| 6300 | 9.4 |
| 8000 | 11.2 |
| 10000 | 12.2 |
| 12500 | 9.3 |
| 16000 | 4.0 |
| 20000 | -13.6 |
Jabra Elite 45H
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -3.1 |
| 26 | -1.7 |
| 33 | -0.1 |
| 41 | -0.4 |
| 52 | 0.1 |
| 65 | -0.6 |
| 82 | -0.8 |
| 103 | -0.4 |
| 130 | 0.2 |
| 163 | -0.1 |
| 205 | 0.6 |
| 259 | 2.5 |
| 325 | 3.6 |
| 410 | 6.1 |
| 516 | 6.2 |
| 613 | 6.2 |
| 772 | 6.1 |
| 972 | 7.1 |
| 1220 | 9.4 |
| 1540 | 9.8 |
| 1940 | 13.1 |
| 2440 | 14.9 |
| 3070 | 21.2 |
| 3870 | 20.1 |
| 4870 | 22.8 |
| 6130 | 30.2 |
| 7720 | 27.3 |
| 9720 | 30.1 |
| 12200 | 29.6 |
| 15400 | 35.1 |
| 19400 | 39.8 |
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Isolation3.0
Battery life10.0
Comfort & fit7.5
Connectivity5.0
Design6.9
Portability7.7
The verdict
The Jabra Elite 45h are stellar on-ear headphones for casual listeners who prioritize compactness and microphone quality above everything else. Despite some sound quality drawbacks, these are some of the best on-ear headphones under $100.
✓What we like
✓Battery life
✓Portable design
✓Warranty protects against rain and dust
✓Microphone quality
✓Google Assistant and Alexa support
✕What could be better
✕SBC and AAC only, no aptX
✕Hard to differentiate and reach buttons
✕Bluetooth multipoint unreliable
✕No headphone jack
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