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Jabra

Jabra Elite 45H

Name: Jabra Elite 45H
Brand: Jabra
SKU: B0865439LD
Price: 239.00 USD

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Overall Rating & value for money

7.1/ 10

7.1

0.010.0

A 7.1 puts its overall rating in the top half of on-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 16 of the 64 we've cataloged.

7.8/ 10

7.8

0.010.0

At 7.8, its value for money beats 44% of on-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 16 of the 64 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation

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Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

67 hAbove average

67 h

7 h100 h

above average for on-ear headphones — based on 43 of 64 we've cataloged.

Full Charge Minutes

90 minBelow average

90 min

2 min240 min

below average for on-ear headphones — based on 36 of 64 we've cataloged.

Weight

160 gBelow average

160 g

6 g328 g

below average for on-ear headphones — based on 55 of 64 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

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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.

Jabra Elite 45H: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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.

Jabra Elite 45H: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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

SOUNDGUYS rating

7.1/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byLil KatzContributorReviewed October 2022

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.

✓Liked: Battery life, Portable design, Warranty protects against rain and dust, Microphone quality

✕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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