Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. JBL Wave 100TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and JBL Wave 100TWS. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. JBL Wave 100TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
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 46.3 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 Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 36.1 g
Colour - Black | Ivory
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 105.5 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm - 8 mm
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -11.3 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Mute, on/off, answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 46 mAh
Battery Life - 5 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
Included Accessories Charging case 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
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