Jaybird RUN XT vs. KEF Mu3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird RUN XT and KEF Mu3. 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

Jaybird RUN XT vs. KEF Mu3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird RUN XT KEF Mu3
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: 1.75 cm x 2.63 cm x 2.45 cm / 5.8 g
Charging case: 6.2 cm x 5.2 cm x 3.35 cm / 46.8 g
Colour Black, Flash | Grey, storm Silver grey
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7 Splashproof
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 KEF Mu3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 KEF Mu3 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes KEF Mu3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird RUN XT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <5% -
Sensitivity 103 dB 104 dB/mW KEF Mu3 have higher sensitivity than Jaybird RUN XT.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 8.2 mm KEF Mu3 have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird RUN XT.
MICROPHONE Jaybird RUN XT KEF Mu3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird RUN XT KEF Mu3
Controls Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, pair mode, voice assistant Multiple function button
CABLE Jaybird RUN XT KEF Mu3
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird RUN XT KEF Mu3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 80 mAh 50 mAh Jaybird RUN XT have a higher battery capacity than KEF Mu3.
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 9 hour(s) KEF Mu3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird RUN XT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Jaybird RUN XT KEF Mu3
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of EarFins, 2 pairs of round ear tips (small, medium), 2 pairs of oval ear tips (small, medium) 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (350 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IPX5
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