Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. JBL LIVE 220BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and JBL LIVE 220BT. 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 (3rd generation) vs. JBL LIVE 220BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL LIVE 220BT
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm -
Width 1.826 cm -
Depth 1.921 cm -
Weight 4.28 g 31 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g -
Colour - Blue | White | Black
Body Material - Aluminium
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection IPX4 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL LIVE 220BT
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Apple AirPods (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE 220BT.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Signature Sound
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 104 dB
Impedance - 31 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 96 dB
Diaphragm - 8 mm
Features Apple H1 chip Magnetic ear buds, TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL LIVE 220BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Sensitivity - -40 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL LIVE 220BT
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL LIVE 220BT
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL LIVE 220BT
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL LIVE 220BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 220 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 10 hour(s) JBL LIVE 220BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 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
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
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Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 1
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL LIVE 220BT
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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