Jaybird X3 vs. JBL Free II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird X3 and JBL Free II. 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. JBL Free II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X3 JBL Free II
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 49 cm -
Weight 13.8 g 4.8 g JBL Free II are lighter than Jaybird X3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm Earphone: 4.8 g
Charging case: 52 g
Colour Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta Black | White
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant Splashproof, IPX4
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X3 JBL Free II
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL Free II 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
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 JBL Free II.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 5.6 mm Jaybird X3 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free II.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X3 JBL Free II
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird X3 JBL Free II
Controls Power on/off, volume control -
CABLE Jaybird X3 JBL Free II
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Jaybird X3 JBL Free II
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X3 JBL Free II
Battery Type Rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Jaybird X3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free II.
Battery Life Details - (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL Free II recharge faster than Jaybird X3.
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X3 JBL Free II
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS Jaybird X3 JBL Free II
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (650 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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