Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. JBL Free

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and JBL Free. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. JBL Free Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Free
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g 99 g Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (1st generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g -
Colour - White | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Free
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response - 10 - 22000 Hz
Diaphragm - 5.8 mm
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Free
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Free
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Free
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Free
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Free
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 4 hour(s)
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Free
Included Accessories Charging case 2 pairs of ear sleeves, charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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