JBL Free II vs. KEF Mu3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL Free II 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

JBL Free II vs. KEF Mu3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Free II KEF Mu3
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 4.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 4.8 g
Charging case: 52 g
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 Black | White Silver grey
Protection Splashproof, IPX4 Splashproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL Free II KEF Mu3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes KEF Mu3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Sensitivity 100 dB 104 dB/mW KEF Mu3 have higher sensitivity than JBL Free II.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB -
Diaphragm 5.6 mm 8.2 mm KEF Mu3 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free II.
MICROPHONE JBL Free II KEF Mu3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Free II KEF Mu3
Controls - Multiple function button
CABLE JBL Free II KEF Mu3
Cable Type USB-C charge cable -
FEATURES JBL Free II KEF Mu3
Features Touch control -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Free II KEF Mu3
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 55 mAh 50 mAh JBL Free II have a higher battery capacity than KEF Mu3.
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 9 hour(s) KEF Mu3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free II.
Battery Life Details (with included charging case): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Included Qty 2 2
OTHERS JBL Free II KEF Mu3
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (650 mAh) 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (350 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IPX5
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