Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Jabra Elite 3 Active. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | 3rd generation | - | |
| Height | 3.079 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.826 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.921 cm | - | |
| Weight | 4.28 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | Earbud: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g Charging case: 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm x 3.89 cm / 37.5 g |
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| Colour | - | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | IPX4 | Waterproof, IP55 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Jabra Elite 3 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Personal Sound | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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| Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
| Microphone Features | - | Battery level indicator | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | 4 | Jabra Elite 3 Active have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Mute, volume, reject call, answer call |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Features | - | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours |
Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 275 days | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | Yes |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels | |
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| Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration |
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