Choosing between the Jabra Engage 45 SE and the Jabra Engage 65 SE? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Engage 45 SE if you want the one that costs $78 less. Pick the Engage 65 SE if you want the one that also supports Zoom and plugs into any laptop by USB.
Side by side
| Engage 45 SE | Engage 65 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $292 | $370 |
| Platforms | — | Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | — | USB |
| Talk time | Stereo & Mono up to 13 hours; Convertible up to 9 hours | Up to 13 hours |
| Weight | Stereo 83g / Mono 57g / Convertible 21g | — |
| Warranty | 1 year North America | 2 year limited |
| Form factor | Stereo/Mono on-ear headband; Convertible earhook/headband | Headband; ear hook (Convertible); neckband accessory |
| Range | Up to 150m / 490ft | Up to 150m / 490ft |
| Speaker bandwidth (speak mode) | 150Hz – 6800Hz | — |
| Microphone bandwidth | 100Hz – 10000Hz | — |
| Security | DECT Security Step C, FIPS approved algorithms | DECT Security Step C, FIPS approved algorithms |
| Charging time | — | 30 min for 40%, 90 min for 100% |
| Connections | Deskphone only; Wireless technology: DECT | Desk phone & softphone (PC); USB-C, RJ-9 handset, RJ-9 desk phone audio, RJ-45 AUX; Wireless technology: DECT |
Specs are Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Warranty: Engage 45 SE: 1 year North America. Engage 65 SE: 2 year limited.
- Platforms: the Engage 45 SE lists no certifications; the Engage 65 SE lists Zoom and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Engage 45 SE if you want the one that costs $78 less. See the Engage 45 SE
- Choose the Engage 65 SE if you want the one that also supports Zoom, plugs into any laptop by USB and comes with a longer standard warranty (2 years vs 1). See the Engage 65 SE
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Still deciding? Read the Engage 45 SE guide and the Engage 65 SE guide, see Engage 45 SE alternatives and Engage 65 SE alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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