Jaybird X3 vs. Erato RIO 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X3 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 X3 vs. Erato RIO 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X3 Erato RIO 3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 4.6 cm
Width - 5.1 cm
Length 49 cm -
Depth - 3.4 cm
Weight 13.8 g 14 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 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
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X3 Erato RIO 3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Erato RIO 3 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird X3 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.
Max Input Power 12 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 100 dB Jaybird X3 have higher sensitivity than Erato RIO 3.
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 14.2 mm Erato RIO 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X3.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X3 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 X3 Erato RIO 3
Controls Power on/off, volume control Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
CABLE Jaybird X3 Erato RIO 3
Cable Type USB charge cable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X3 Erato RIO 3
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 130 mAh
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 X3 Erato RIO 3
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS Jaybird X3 Erato RIO 3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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