Jaybird X3 vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X3 and Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. 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. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Product Type	Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length	49 cm	-
Weight	13.8 g	8.2 g	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 are lighter than Jaybird X3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details	Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm	Charging case: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g Earbud: 4.1 g
Colour	Alpha \| Black \| Road rash \| Sparta	Grey \| White
Protection	Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant	Splashproof, sweat-resistant
Design	Sports	-
Recommended Use	Portable electronics	Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance)	-	10 m

SOUND QUALITY	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

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	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec	-	SBC, AAC
Noise Isolating	Yes	-	Jaybird X3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode	Stereo	-
Sound Effects	-	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz	Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power	12 mW	-
Sensitivity	103 dB	-
Impedance	16 Ohm	-
Diaphragm	5.8 mm	12 mm	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X3.
Magnet Material	-	Neodymium
Features	-	Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1
In-Cord Volume Control	Yes	-

MICROPHONE	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Form Factor	-	Built-in
Type	On-cable	-
Microphone Operation Mode	Omni-directional	-
Audio Input Details	Omni-directional	-
Sensitivity	-38 dB	-

REMOTE CONTROL	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Controls	Power on/off, volume control	-

CABLE	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Cable Type	USB charge cable	USB-C charge cable - detachable

FEATURES	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Features	-	Wide Area Tap, Quick Access
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible	-	Yes
Intelligent Assistant	-	Google Assistant, Alexa

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Battery Type	Rechargeable	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life	8 hour(s)	5.5 hour(s)	Jaybird X3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Battery Life Details	-	Continuous playback: up to 5.5 hour(s) Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hour(s) Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 17.5 hour(s)
Standby Time	200 hours	10 hours	Jaybird X3 have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Charging Time	2.5 hour(s)	-

WIRELESS LINK	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Radio Frequency Range	2.4GHz	-

CONNECTIONS	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Connector Type	-	USB (power only) (USB Type-C)

OTHERS	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

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, 5 sizes of arc support
Compatibility	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone	-
Compliant Standards	-	IPX4
Service & Support	Limited warranty - 2 years	-