Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. JBL TUNE Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. JBL TUNE Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL TUNE Buds
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 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
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL TUNE Buds
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL TUNE Buds
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 TUNE Buds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL TUNE Buds
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (750 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IP54, GFSK, 8DPSK, Pi/4 DQPSK
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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