The Jabra Talk 45 is a mono Bluetooth headset designed for phone calls. Its Voice Control feature is compatible with Siri and Google Assistant, and you can even use the Jabra Assist companion app to have the headset read out your text messages and calendar events for a hands-free experience, though we don't test for this. Its boom microphone makes your voice sound clear and understandable, though also a bit thin, to whoever's on the other end of the line. However, its microphone struggles to separate your voice from background noises in noisier settings. Overall, this headset isn't very versatile and isn't really designed for listening to music, so it's best-suited for taking phone calls.
Our Verdict
The Jabra Talk 45 Bluetooth headset is sub-par for mixed usage. It's designed for taking phone calls, so it doesn't have a very neutral sound profile for music. It also doesn't isolate a lot of background noise, likely by design, so it isn't ideal to use while commuting or working in a noisy office. That said, its mono design is very portable, and it has a very stable in-ear fit.
- Stable in-ear fit.
- No sound customization features.
- Terrible noise isolation performance.
The Jabra Talk 45 is inadequate for neutral sound. This mono headset is designed for taking phone calls, not listening to music. It has a bright sound profile, and it's lacking a lot of low and mid-bass, so it struggles to reproduce the thump and punch in your favorite songs. Its mid-range is neutral and balanced, so voices and lead instruments are clear and present.
- Balanced mid-range.
- Lacking a lot of bass.
- No sound customization features.
The Jabra Talk 45 is disappointing for commute and travel. This headset isn't very comfortable, and it doesn't block out a lot of background noise, so you may struggle to hear over the sounds of bus or plane engines. That said, its mono design is very portable, and its continuous battery life should last through your daily commute. There's even a standby mode to help conserve its battery.
- Portable design.
- Not the most comfortable.
- Terrible noise isolation performance.
The Jabra Talk 45 is good for taking phone calls while out on a run because it's small and stable. Thanks to its ear-hook design, this headset has a very stable fit, so it likely won't fall out of your ear while you're running. Its mono design is very portable, making it easy to bring on-the-go. Unfortunately, its silicone ear-tips aren't the most comfortable and may start to hurt your ear during your workout.
- Stable in-ear fit.
- Portable design.
- Not the most comfortable.
The Jabra Talk 45 is disappointing for office use. As it's designed for phone calls, its over seven-hour continuous battery life should be enough for your work day. It doesn't leak a lot of noise, so it shouldn't bother the people around you. While its design lets you hear your voice while you take calls, it doesn't isolate a lot of background noise. Unfortunately, this headset doesn't have the most comfortable fit.
- Doesn't leak a lot of noise.
- Not the most comfortable.
- Terrible noise isolation performance.
The Jabra Talk 45 is a Bluetooth-only headset that isn't compatible with Xbox One or PC. It's compatible with Bluetooth-enabled PCs, but its latency is too high to be suitable for wireless gaming.
The Jabra Talk 45 is a truly wireless headset that can't be used with a wired connection, so it isn't suitable for wired gaming.
The Jabra Talk 45 is middling for taking phone calls in a noisy environment due to its mono design, but it has a decent recording quality for on-the-go phone calls. Its boom microphone reproduces your voice clearly, though it may sound a bit thin or unnatural. Also, its standby mode helps you conserve the headset's battery when not in use. However, it doesn't reduce a lot of background noise by design so you can hear your voice during your calls, so it's best-suited for quieter settings.
- Fair microphone recording quality.
- Not the most comfortable.
- Struggles to separate voices in noisier environments.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Jabra Talk 45 Bluetooth is available in two different color variants: Black and Silver. We tested the Silver variant, but we expect the Black variant to perform similarly. You can see the label for the model we tested here.
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The Jabra Talk 45 is a mono Bluetooth headset designed for taking hands-free phone calls while you're on the go. It has a built-in Voice Control feature that's compatible with Siri and Google Assistant, and its companion app has a feature that lets the headset read out your texts and emails. Its boom microphone doesn't have the best performance, especially in noisier environments, and this headset isn't very versatile. If you're looking for other headphones, check out our recommendations for the best Bluetooth headsets for phone calls, the best wireless Bluetooth headphones, and the best earphones with a mic.
The Plantronics Voyager 5200 Bluetooth Headset is better for phone calls than the Jabra Talk 45 Bluetooth Headset. The Plantronics is more comfortable, better-built, and it has more controls, including a volume control. Its boom microphone performs much better in noisier environments. That said, the Jabra's microphone has a better recording quality.
The Jabra Talk 45 Bluetooth Headset is better for phone calls than the Plantronics Voyager Legend Bluetooth Headset. The Plantronics is more comfortable, better-built, and it has more controls. However, it leaks a lot more noise than the Jabra. The Jabra's boom microphone also has a better recording quality and noise handling performance, so it makes your voice clearer to whoever's on the other end of the line.
The Jabra Talk 45 Bluetooth Headset is better for taking phone calls than the Plantronics Voyager 3200 Bluetooth Headset. The Jabra has a more stable fit and it leaks less noise. Also, its boom microphone has a better recording quality, so your voice sounds more natural. That said, the Plantronics has a better-balanced treble range, so voices and sibilants sound more detailed.
The Jabra Talk 45 Bluetooth Headset and the Mpow Pro Trucker Bluetooth Headset are both solid options for taking phone calls. The Jabra's mono in-ear design is smaller, more portable, and more stable, and it also comes with an app that's well-suited to professionals on the go. However, the Mpow is better-built, more comfortable, and has a longer continuous battery life. Also, its microphone has a better recording quality and noise handling performance.
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