Jaybird X3 vs. KEF Mu3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird X3 and KEF Mu3. 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. KEF Mu3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X3 KEF Mu3
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: 1.75 cm x 2.63 cm x 2.45 cm / 5.8 g
Charging case: 6.2 cm x 5.2 cm x 3.35 cm / 46.8 g
Colour Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta Silver grey
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant Splashproof
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X3 KEF Mu3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 KEF Mu3 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes KEF Mu3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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 5 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB 104 dB/mW KEF Mu3 have higher sensitivity than Jaybird X3.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 8.2 mm KEF Mu3 have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X3.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X3 KEF Mu3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird X3 KEF Mu3
Controls Power on/off, volume control Multiple function button
CABLE Jaybird X3 KEF Mu3
Cable Type USB charge cable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X3 KEF Mu3
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 50 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 9 hour(s) KEF Mu3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird X3.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X3 KEF Mu3
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS Jaybird X3 KEF Mu3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (350 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX5
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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