Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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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 | 14.6 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 | Charging case: | |
| Colour | - | Black | Rose | Blue | White | |
| Protection | IPX4 | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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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 5.1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 96 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
| Diaphragm | - | 6.8 mm | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -26 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | - |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 50 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS 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 |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - | |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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