Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Jaybird Freedom

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Jaybird Freedom. 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 (3rd generation) vs. Jaybird Freedom Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jaybird Freedom
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm -
Width 1.826 cm -
Length - 36 cm
Depth 1.921 cm -
Weight 4.28 g 13.8 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g Control unit: 1.12 cm x 0.87 cm x 4.48 cm
Charge clip: 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 4 cm / 6 g
Earbud: 2.34 cm x 0.62 cm x 2.24 cm
Colour - Space | Blush | Carbon | Blaze | Ocean | Gold
Body Material - Metal
Protection IPX4 Sweat-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jaybird Freedom
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Apple AirPods (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird Freedom.
Bluetooth Profiles - Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating - Yes Jaybird Freedom are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity - 96 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 8 Jaybird Freedom have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Apple H1 chip -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jaybird Freedom
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming Omni-directional
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jaybird Freedom
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jaybird Freedom
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB charge cable
Cable Length - 36 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jaybird Freedom
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jaybird Freedom
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Jaybird Freedom lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
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
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Standby Time - 110 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Jaybird Freedom
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 ear tips, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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