Bose SoundSport vs. Jaybird X3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bose SoundSport and Jaybird X3. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose SoundSport vs. Jaybird X3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport Jaybird X3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length - 49 cm
Weight 23 g 13.8 g Jaybird X3 are lighter than Bose SoundSport headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm
Colour Aqua | Black | Citron | Charcoal black | Neon blue | Frost | Power red | Blue | Orange | Green Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta
Body Material Plastic -
Earpad Material Silicone -
Protection Weatherproof, sweat-resistant Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant
Design Sports Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundSport Jaybird X3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 Bose SoundSport have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird X3.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC)
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 Yes
MICROPHONE Bose SoundSport Jaybird X3
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Omni-directional
Audio Input Details Omni-directional Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundSport Jaybird X3
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Power on/off, volume control
CABLE Bose SoundSport Jaybird X3
Cable Type Headphones cable - 55 cm USB charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundSport Jaybird X3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hours 8 hour(s) Jaybird X3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hours 2.5 hour(s) Bose SoundSport recharge faster than Bose SoundSport.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Bose SoundSport Jaybird X3
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS Bose SoundSport Jaybird X3
Connector Type USB -
OTHERS Bose SoundSport Jaybird X3
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips, USB 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, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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