Side by side comparison and review of JBL Free and Jabra Elite 3 Active. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | JBL Free | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 99 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g Charging case: 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm x 3.89 cm / 37.5 g |
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| Colour | White | Black | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | - | Waterproof, IP55 | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | JBL Free | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Jabra Elite 3 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Free. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Personal Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | JBL Free offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 3 Active. |
| Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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| Diaphragm | 5.8 mm | 6 mm | Jabra Elite 3 Active have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free. |
| Features | - | PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough |
| MICROPHONE | JBL Free | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
| Microphone Features | - | Battery level indicator | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | JBL Free | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Controls | - | Mute, volume, reject call, answer call |
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| CABLE | JBL Free | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | JBL Free | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Features | - | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | JBL Free | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Jabra Elite 3 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 275 days | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | JBL Free recharge faster than JBL Free. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | JBL Free | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Included Accessories | 2 pairs of ear sleeves, charging case | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels | |
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| Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
| Compatibility | - | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration |
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