Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and JBL Wave Buds. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Wave 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 | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | Earbud: 2.04 cm x 1.58 cm x 2.15 cm / 4.5 g Charging case: 3.7 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.89 cm / 34 g |
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| Colour | - | White | Black | |
| Protection | IPX4 | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Wave 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 5.2 | JBL Wave 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) | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Deep Bass | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 100 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 95 dB | |
| Diaphragm | - | 8 mm | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Wave 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 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Wave Buds |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Wave Buds |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | - |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Wave 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 Wave Buds |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 47 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 playback: up to 8 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JBL Wave 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 (550 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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