Jaybird X3 vs. JBL Wave Beam

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X3 and JBL Wave Beam. 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 Beam Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X3 JBL Wave Beam
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 49 cm -
Weight 13.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta Black | Beige | Blue
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X3 JBL Wave Beam
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave Beam 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 100 dB Jaybird X3 have higher sensitivity than JBL Wave Beam.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 8 mm JBL Wave Beam have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X3.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient, VoiceAware
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X3 JBL Wave Beam
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 Wave Beam
Controls Power on/off, volume control -
CABLE Jaybird X3 JBL Wave Beam
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X3 JBL Wave Beam
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 48 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 8 hours Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hours JBL Wave Beam recharge faster than Jaybird X3.
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X3 JBL Wave Beam
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS Jaybird X3 JBL Wave Beam
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 (530 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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