The headphones come with a number of helpful features, such as adjustable EQ and a user-friendly design. They are a great value for the money and are an Editors’ Choice. ..
The Jabra Elite 45h headphones are a great option for those who enjoy a variety of sounds. However, there are some things that we wish were better. For example, the sound quality could be better and the headphones could be more comfortable.
Design
The Jabra Elite 45h’s design is functional, but it doesn’t look like every set of on-ear headphones are useful. The earcups are lightweight and fit well, but you might need to adjust them a bit to get them to sit flush on your ears.
The Jabra 45h is a great headset, but it has some downsides. The frame is light, but there are some sounds that leak out. The ear cups are also very flexible, so they fold almost flat.
The Jabras will stay in their position, even if you don’t have any brakes or detents. The physical interaction is very simple and easy to use. There are three buttons for volume up/down, play/pause, and skip forward/backward.
The Jabras 45h earcup has a two-mic array, but it is not the best feature. The sound quality is poor and the noise protection is not as good as claimed.
The Sound+ app is a great way to improve your listening experience. It has preset EQs, five-band custom equalisation, and the option to name and save a custom preset. The app is stable and easy to use, making it perfect for anyone who wants to improve their sound quality.
Jabra Elite 45h Review: Comfort
The Elite 45h headphones are comfortable to wear for roughly two to three hours. The headphones are not burdensome due to their light weight, nor does the rubber padding on the headband put undue strain on the skull. The “soft and moldable memory foam” isn’t very cushiony; there were times we noticed our ears pressing up against the dispersion plates. However, the leatherette covering on the earpads feels soft against the skin.
Jabra’s Elite 45h headphones are a stable and secure fit, with open-back style and porous earpads that offer crucial ventilation. ..
Connectivity
The Jabra Elite 45h is a simple Bluetooth headset that supports a number of Bluetooth profiles, including HSP v1.2, HFP v1.7, A2DP v1.3, AVRCP v1.6, PBAP v1.1, and SPP v1.2. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 for pairing and can connect to up to 8 devices simultaneously. ..
Jabra Elite 45h Review: Audio performance
The Jabra Elite 45h has a perky sonic signature that some might find exhausting. The 45h is an animated, up-and-at-’em listen with little patience, ranging from the foot-to-the-floor attack of Neil Young’s Rockin’ in the Free World to the somewhat more measured No Church on Sunday by Princess Chelsea.
The extension and control of bass notes is generally fine, but the 45h’s forthright low frequencies can occasionally sound dislocated from the frequency information above them. The bottom end is nicely detailed and has good discipline in the beginning and end of each note or hit. ..
The Jabra soundstage is impressive and has enough room for a vocalist to move around as much as they need.
The Jabras headphones have a bright treble response that can be a little edgy, and the 45h frequency range sounds dangerously close to sounding aggressive. The Jabras headphones always err on the edge of the line, never quite crossing it. The treble response in the app can be fine-tuned, but the range of adjustment is too small to noticeably alter the sound.
The Jabras’ 45h earphones are some of the most dynamic headphones on the market. They are able to go from being very quiet to being very loud without losing their soundstage. ..
Call performance
The Elite 45h’s microphone performance and noise cancellation are reliable, reducing background noise for crystal-clear talks. Our friend could hear us very clearly from outside and even gave us a compliment on the loudness and vocal quality. Although there wasn’t much background noise surrounding us, she didn’t pick up on any of it either.
We loved how the microphones allowed us to pick up even the slightest sounds in the backyard, such as the breeze or the little lizards darting across the hammock surrounded by pebbles. We didn’t hear any extraneous noise, but we can see how stronger winds might produce it. When taking Zoom calls in your pyjamas while working from home, the Elite 45h performs even better indoors.
Battery and charging
The Jabra Elite 45h headphones are a great choice for those who want the best sound quality. They have a 50 hours of battery life on a single charge, and their claims about having an excellent battery life are true. We were pleasantly surprised by how long the battery lasted us over the past few days, even with music playing at a high volume.
Jabra has announced that their new headphones will last an additional 10 hours after a 15-minute charge. This is fantastic news, as fast charging for headphones is nothing new. However, a fantastic fast charging option is 10 hours in 15 minutes, which should help you through your flights, waiting in airports, and more.
Jabra Elite 45h Review: Conclusion
Jabra’s Elite 45H headphones are a great option for those on a budget. They offer good sound quality, a comfortable design, and access to the Jabra Sound+ app with a five-band EQ and music presets. They also have a good microphone and battery life of 50 hours. ..
The Jabra Elite 45H headphones are a good pair of headphones in almost every way and offer very little for less than 10K. However, if you do want ANC, you might want to think about the slightly more expensive Sennheiser HD 450BT. ..
