Jaybird X2 vs. Erato RIO 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X2 and Erato RIO 3. 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

Jaybird X2 vs. Erato RIO 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X2 Erato RIO 3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 4.6 cm
Width 2.3 cm 5.1 cm
Depth 1.3 cm 3.4 cm
Weight 13.8 g 14 g Jaybird X2 are lighter than Jaybird X2 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 2.2 cm x 1.3 cm x 2.9 cm -
Colour Alpha | Charge | Fire | Midnight | Storm | Ice Yellow | Black | Turquoise | Green | Red | Silver
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant
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 X2 Erato RIO 3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 2.1 EDR Bluetooth 4.2 Erato RIO 3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird X2.
Bluetooth Profiles 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, AAC, aptX
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird X2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <5% -
Sensitivity 103 dB 100 dB Jaybird X2 have higher sensitivity than Erato RIO 3.
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 14.2 mm Erato RIO 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X2.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jaybird X2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X2 Erato RIO 3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird X2 Erato RIO 3
Controls Power on/off, volume control Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
CABLE Jaybird X2 Erato RIO 3
Cable Type USB charge cable -
Cable Length 54 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X2 Erato RIO 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 100 mAh 130 mAh Erato RIO 3 have a higher battery capacity than Jaybird X2.
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 8 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X2 Erato RIO 3
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS Jaybird X2 Erato RIO 3
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB charging cable, 3 pairs of Comply foam ear tips, cord management clips, 3 sizes secure-fit ear fins -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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