Jaybird X3 vs. JBL Wave Flex

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X3 and JBL Wave Flex. 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 Flex Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X3 JBL Wave Flex
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: 1.857 cm x 3.348 cm x 1.846 cm / 3.8 g
Charging case: 4.937 cm x 5.484 cm x 2.585 cm / 35.1 g
Colour Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta White | Black | Beige | Blue
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant Dust-resistant, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X3 JBL Wave Flex
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave Flex 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 dB JBL Wave Flex have higher sensitivity than Jaybird X3.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 12 mm JBL Wave Flex have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X3.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X3 JBL Wave Flex
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 Flex
Controls Power on/off, volume control -
CABLE Jaybird X3 JBL Wave Flex
Cable Type USB charge cable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X3 JBL Wave Flex
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 40 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hours JBL Wave Flex recharge faster than Jaybird X3.
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X3 JBL Wave Flex
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS Jaybird X3 JBL Wave Flex
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips Charging case (500 mAh), USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Compliant Standards - IP54
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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