Detailed comparison and review of JBL Free X and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | JBL Free X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
---|
Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
---|---|---|---|
Product Generation | - | 3rd generation | |
Height | - | 3.079 cm | |
Width | - | 1.826 cm | |
Depth | - | 1.921 cm | |
Weight | 99 g | 4.28 g | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than JBL Free X headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | |
Colour | Black | White | |
Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | JBL Free X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
---|
Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
---|---|---|---|
Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Free X. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Adaptive EQ | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 22000 Hz | - | |
Diaphragm | 5.6 mm | - | |
Features | - | Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
MICROPHONE | JBL Free X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
---|
Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
---|---|---|---|
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming |
REMOTE CONTROL | JBL Free X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
---|
Controls | - | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
---|
CABLE | JBL Free X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
---|
Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable | USB-C to Lightning cable |
---|
FEATURES | JBL Free X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
---|
Features | True wireless | - | |
---|---|---|---|
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
Sensors | - | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | |
Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | JBL Free X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
---|
Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free X. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours |
|
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - | |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
WIRELESS LINK | JBL Free X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
---|
Modulation Type | GFSK, 8-DPSK, DQPSK | - | |
---|---|---|---|
Radio Frequency Range | 2.402 - 2.480GHz | - |
OTHERS | JBL Free X | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
---|
Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, 2 pairs of ear sleeves (medium, large) | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | |
---|---|---|---|
Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |