Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird X3 and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jaybird X3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Length | 49 cm | - | |
| Weight | 13.8 g | 14.6 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 | Charging case: | |
| Colour | Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta | Black | Rose | Blue | White | |
| Protection | Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 | |
| Design | Sports | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Jaybird X3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS 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) | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Jaybird X3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Max Input Power | 12 mW | - | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 96 dB | Jaybird X3 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 5.8 mm | 6.8 mm | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X3. |
| Features | - | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Jaybird X3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | -26 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Jaybird X3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Controls | Power on/off, volume control | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Jaybird X3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable | - |
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| FEATURES | Jaybird X3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jaybird X3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Battery Type | Rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 50 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Jaybird X3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS recharge faster than Jaybird X3. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Jaybird X3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| OTHERS | Jaybird X3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| 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), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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