In depth comparison and review of Erato RIO 3 and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. 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 | Erato RIO 3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 4.6 cm | - | |
| Width | 5.1 cm | - | |
| Depth | 3.4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 14 g | 14.6 g | Erato RIO 3 are lighter than Erato RIO 3 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: | |
| Colour | Yellow | Black | Turquoise | Green | Red | Silver | Black | Rose | Blue | White | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Erato RIO 3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Erato RIO 3. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 96 dB | Erato RIO 3 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 14.2 mm | 6.8 mm | Erato RIO 3 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Features | - | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware |
| MICROPHONE | Erato RIO 3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | -26 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Erato RIO 3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode | Voice assistant |
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| FEATURES | Erato RIO 3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Erato RIO 3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 130 mAh | 50 mAh | Erato RIO 3 have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Erato RIO 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 8 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) | |
| Included Qty | 2 | 2 |
| OTHERS | Erato RIO 3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Included Accessories | - | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh) | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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