Jaybird X3 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X3 and Bowers & Wilkins PI3. 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 X3 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 40 cm
Width - 3 cm
Length 49 cm -
Depth - 4 cm
Weight 13.8 g 31.8 g Jaybird X3 are lighter than Jaybird X3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm -
Colour Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta Blue | Gold | Space grey
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant Water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Balanced armature
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Bowers & Wilkins PI3 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - aptX
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI3 offer a larger frequency range than Jaybird X3.
Max Input Power 12 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 103 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 9.2 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI3 have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X3.
Features - Dual driver
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Controls Power on/off, volume control Volume
CABLE Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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