Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Jaybird X3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietControl 30 and Jaybird X3. 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

Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Jaybird X3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Jaybird X3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 15.2 cm -
Width 16.5 cm -
Length - 49 cm
Depth 1.91 cm -
Weight 63.8 g 13.8 g Jaybird X3 are lighter than Bose QuietControl 30 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm
Colour - Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta
Protection - Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant
Design - Sports
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietControl 30 Jaybird X3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bose QuietControl 30 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Jaybird X3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 12 mW
Sensitivity - 103 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 5.8 mm
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Bose QuietControl 30 Jaybird X3
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietControl 30 Jaybird X3
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, skip track Power on/off, volume control
CABLE Bose QuietControl 30 Jaybird X3
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Audio cable - 20.3 cm
USB charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietControl 30 Jaybird X3
Battery Type Headphone battery Rechargeable
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Bose QuietControl 30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird X3.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Bose QuietControl 30 recharge faster than Bose QuietControl 30.
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietControl 30 Jaybird X3
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
OTHERS Bose QuietControl 30 Jaybird X3
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging cable Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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