In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and JBL TUNE Beam. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL TUNE Beam |
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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 | 10 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: 50.3 g Earbud: 5 g |
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| Colour | - | Black | White | Blue | Purple | |
| Protection | IPX4 | Water-resistant, dust-proof | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL TUNE Beam |
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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 5.3 | JBL TUNE Beam 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 TUNE Beam are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Smart Ambient | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | JBL TUNE Beam are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Pure Bass | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 97 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
| Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | TalkThru technology |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL TUNE Beam |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | 4 | JBL TUNE Beam have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL TUNE Beam |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL TUNE Beam |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C charge cable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL TUNE Beam |
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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 | Touch control |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL TUNE Beam |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 70 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 48 hour(s) | JBL TUNE Beam 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 (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous talk: up to 6.6 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 48 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL TUNE Beam |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP54, EN 62479:2010, GFSK, RED 2014/53/EU, EN 50663:2017, EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN/IEC 63000:2018, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019, EN 55032:2015+A1:2020, Annex II (EU) 2015/863, 8DPSK, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019/A1:2021, Pi/4 DQPSK | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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