Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. JBL Reflect Mini NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and JBL Reflect Mini NC. 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. JBL Reflect Mini NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Reflect Mini NC
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 Earphone: 6.8 g
Charging case: 45.4 g
Colour - Black | Blue | White
Protection IPX4 Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Reflect Mini NC
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 JBL Reflect Mini NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL Reflect Mini NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Smart Ambient
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 97 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 96 dB
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Reflect Mini NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Sensitivity - -32 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Reflect Mini NC
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Reflect Mini NC
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Reflect Mini NC
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 Reflect Mini NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 50 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 7 hour(s) JBL Reflect Mini NC 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 (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Reflect Mini NC
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (300 mAh), 3 pairs of ear stabilisers
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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