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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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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 | 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 |
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Colour | - | Black | Ivory | |
Protection | IPX4 | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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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 5.0 | 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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
Sensitivity | - | -11.3 dBV/Pascal | |
Microphones Included | 2 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Mute, on/off, answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | - |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
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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 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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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 |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - | |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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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) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |