Choosing between the Jabra Engage 55 SE and the Jabra Engage 45 SE? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Engage 55 SE if you want the one that costs $32 less and also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. Pick the Engage 45 SE if you want a DECT wireless headset for desk phones, 150m range.
Side by side
| Engage 55 SE | Engage 45 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $260 | $292 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | — |
| Mode | USB | — |
| Talk time | Stereo & Mono up to 13 hours; Convertible up to 9 hours | Stereo & Mono up to 13 hours; Convertible up to 9 hours |
| Weight | Stereo 83g / Mono 57g / Convertible 21g | Stereo 83g / Mono 57g / Convertible 21g |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year North America |
| Form factor | Stereo/Mono on-ear headband; Convertible earhook, headband or neckband | Stereo/Mono on-ear headband; Convertible earhook/headband |
| Range | Up to 150m / 490ft | Up to 150m / 490ft |
| Speaker bandwidth (speak mode) | 150Hz – 6800Hz | 150Hz – 6800Hz |
| Microphone bandwidth | 100Hz – 7300Hz | 100Hz – 10000Hz |
| Certifications | Amazon Chime, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom | — |
| Security | — | DECT Security Step C, FIPS approved algorithms |
| Connections | USB-A or USB-C DECT adapter; Wireless technology: DECT | Deskphone only; Wireless technology: DECT |
Specs are Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Warranty: Engage 55 SE: 2 years. Engage 45 SE: 1 year North America.
- Platforms: the Engage 55 SE lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Engage 45 SE lists no certifications.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Engage 55 SE if you want the one that costs $32 less, also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet, plugs into any laptop by USB and comes with a longer standard warranty (2 years vs 1). See the Engage 55 SE
- Choose the Engage 45 SE if you want a DECT wireless headset for desk phones, 150m range. See the Engage 45 SE
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Still deciding? Read the Engage 55 SE guide and the Engage 45 SE guide, see Engage 55 SE alternatives and Engage 45 SE alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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