In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and JBL TUNE Buds. 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 Buds |
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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 | 5.4 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: 42 g | |
Colour | - | Black | Blue | Purple | White | |
Protection | IPX4 | Dust-resistant, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL TUNE Buds |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | JBL TUNE Buds 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), Device Identification Profile (DID) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL TUNE Buds are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Smart Ambient | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Pure Bass | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | 101 dB | |
Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 93 dB | |
Diaphragm | - | 10 mm | |
Features | Apple H1 chip | TalkThru technology |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL TUNE Buds |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Microphones Included | 2 | 4 | JBL TUNE Buds have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL TUNE Buds |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL TUNE Buds |
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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 Buds |
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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 TUNE Buds |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 70 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 talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 6.6 hours Continuous playback (ANC ON / Bluetooth): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (ANC OFF / Bluetooth): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 4 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | - | 2 hours | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL TUNE Buds |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (750 mAh) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IP54, GFSK, 8DPSK, Pi/4 DQPSK | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |