Jaybird RUN XT vs. Jabra Elite 3 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Jaybird RUN XT 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

Jaybird RUN XT vs. Jabra Elite 3 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 3 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.43 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.95 cm / 6.83 g
Charging case: 7.7 cm x 4.3 cm x 4 cm / 56.6 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 Black, Flash | Grey, storm Black
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7 Waterproof, IP55
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 3 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Jabra Elite 3 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird RUN XT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) Personal Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <5% -
Sensitivity 103 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough
MICROPHONE Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 3 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Microphone Features - Battery level indicator
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 3 Active
Controls Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, pair mode, voice assistant Mute, volume, reject call, answer call
CABLE Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 3 Active
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 3 Active
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 3 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 80 mAh -
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Jabra Elite 3 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird RUN XT.
Battery Life Details - 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
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jaybird RUN XT recharge faster than Jaybird RUN XT.
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Jaybird RUN XT Jabra Elite 3 Active
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of EarFins, 2 pairs of round ear tips (small, medium), 2 pairs of oval ear tips (small, medium) Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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