Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. JBL Quantum TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. JBL Quantum TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Quantum TWS
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C via Bluetooth adapter
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
Colour - Black
Protection IPX4 IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Quantum TWS
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Quantum TWS
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Quantum TWS
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) JBL Quantum TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Quantum TWS
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)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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