Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and JBL Quantum 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 Quantum TWS |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C via Bluetooth adapter | |
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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 | Charging case: 42.4 g Earbud: 5.5 g USB-C adapter: 2.5 g |
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Colour | - | Black | |
Protection | IPX4 | IPX4 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Quantum 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 5.2 | JBL Quantum 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 Quantum TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | True Adaptive Noise Canceling | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | QuantumSURROUND | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | JBL Quantum TWS have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | Apple H1 chip | Ambient Aware, Low Latency Mode |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | Beamforming | |
Microphones Included | 2 | 6 | JBL Quantum TWS have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 51 mAh | |
Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | - | |
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 (noise cancelling ON (Hybrid) / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON (Adaptive) / Bluetooth): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 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 Quantum TWS |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 3 pairs of ear tips, Bluetooth USB-C adapter, USB-C charging cable, charging case (340 mAh) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |