Jaybird X3 vs. JBL Wave 100TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X3 and JBL Wave 100TWS. 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. JBL Wave 100TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X3 JBL Wave 100TWS
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 49 cm -
Weight 13.8 g 46.3 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 Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 36.1 g
Colour Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta Black | Ivory
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant -
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X3 JBL Wave 100TWS
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 Wave 100TWS 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
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 12 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 105.5 dB JBL Wave 100TWS have higher sensitivity than Jaybird X3.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 8 mm JBL Wave 100TWS have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X3.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X3 JBL Wave 100TWS
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -11.3 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird X3 JBL Wave 100TWS
Controls Power on/off, volume control Mute, on/off, answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Jaybird X3 JBL Wave 100TWS
Cable Type USB charge cable -
FEATURES Jaybird X3 JBL Wave 100TWS
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X3 JBL Wave 100TWS
Battery Type Rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 46 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Jaybird X3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave 100TWS.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL Wave 100TWS recharge faster than Jaybird X3.
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X3 JBL Wave 100TWS
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS Jaybird X3 JBL Wave 100TWS
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), USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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