Jaybird X3 vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird X3 and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). 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 X3 vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 3rd generation
Height - 3.079 cm
Width - 1.826 cm
Length 49 cm -
Depth - 1.921 cm
Weight 13.8 g 4.28 g Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Jaybird X3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta White
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird X3.
Bluetooth Profiles 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
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Max Input Power 12 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 5.8 mm -
Features - Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Beamforming
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird X3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls Power on/off, volume control Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Jaybird X3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Jaybird X3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Jaybird X3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS Jaybird X3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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