Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Jabra Elite 3 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and Jabra Elite 3 Active. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Jabra Elite 3 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Jabra Elite 3 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 3.09 cm -
Width 2.18 cm -
Depth 2.4 cm -
Weight 5.3 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g Earbud: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm x 3.89 cm / 37.5 g
Colour White Black
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Waterproof, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Jabra Elite 3 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Elite 3 Active.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Personal Sound
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Features Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Jabra Elite 3 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Microphone Features - Battery level indicator
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Jabra Elite 3 Active
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency Mute, volume, reject call, answer call
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Jabra Elite 3 Active
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Jabra Elite 3 Active
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Jabra Elite 3 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby Time - 275 days
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Jabra Elite 3 Active
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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