Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. JBL LIVE Pro+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and JBL LIVE Pro+. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. JBL LIVE Pro+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL LIVE Pro+
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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 Charging case: 49.5 g
Earbud: 5 g
Colour - Beige | Pink | Black | White
Protection IPX4 IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL LIVE Pro+
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE Pro+ are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Signature Sound
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 102 dB/mW
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 91 dB
Diaphragm - 11 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 JBL LIVE Pro+ have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Apple H1 chip Voice control, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL LIVE Pro+
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 2 3 JBL LIVE Pro+ have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL LIVE Pro+
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL LIVE Pro+
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL LIVE Pro+
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
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 Pro+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 7 hour(s) JBL LIVE Pro+ 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 (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 27 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 28 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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL LIVE Pro+
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 5 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case (500 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac Android phone
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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