Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. JBL Wave 100TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and JBL Wave 100TWS. 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 Wave 100TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
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 46.3 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 Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 36.1 g
Colour - Black | Ivory
Protection IPX4 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Deep Bass
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 105.5 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm - 8 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Sensitivity - -11.3 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Mute, on/off, answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 46 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave 100TWS.
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: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL Wave 100TWS
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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