Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Jaybird Freedom

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Jaybird Freedom. 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

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Jaybird Freedom Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jaybird Freedom
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Length - 36 cm
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g 13.8 g Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (1st generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g Control unit: 1.12 cm x 0.87 cm x 4.48 cm
Charge clip: 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 4 cm / 6 g
Earbud: 2.34 cm x 0.62 cm x 2.24 cm
Colour - Space | Blush | Carbon | Blaze | Ocean | Gold
Body Material - Metal
Protection - Sweat-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jaybird Freedom
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating - Yes Jaybird Freedom are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity - 96 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 8 Jaybird Freedom have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jaybird Freedom
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jaybird Freedom
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jaybird Freedom
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB charge cable
Cable Length - 36 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jaybird Freedom
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jaybird Freedom
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life - 8 hour(s)
Standby Time - 110 hours
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Jaybird Freedom
Included Accessories Charging case 3 ear tips, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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