Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK vs. Jaybird X3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK and Jaybird X3. 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

Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK vs. Jaybird X3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Jaybird X3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 15 cm -
Width 13.5 cm -
Length - 49 cm
Depth 1.6 cm -
Weight 30 g 13.8 g Jaybird X3 are lighter than Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm
Colour - Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta
Protection - Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Jaybird X3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC)
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK offer a larger frequency range than Jaybird X3.
Max Input Power 20 mW 12 mW
Sensitivity 107 dB 103 dB Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK have higher sensitivity than Jaybird X3.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 8 mm 5.8 mm Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X3.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Jaybird X3
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Jaybird X3
Controls Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call Power on/off, volume control
CABLE Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Jaybird X3
Cable Type - USB charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Jaybird X3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Rechargeable
Battery Life 7 hours 8 hour(s) Jaybird X3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK.
Standby Time 160 hours 200 hours Jaybird X3 have longer standby time than Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK.
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Jaybird X3
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Jaybird X3
Connector Type Bluetooth -
OTHERS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Jaybird X3
Included Accessories USB cable Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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