Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive. 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 | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | 3rd generation | - | |
| Height | 3.079 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.826 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.921 cm | - | |
| Weight | 4.28 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | Earbud: 5.5 g Charging case: 61 g |
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| Colour | - | White | |
| Protection | IPX4 | Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 9.14 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | 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) | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Bass Boost, Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 103 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | 8 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | 2 | Both headphones have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB charge cable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| 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 |
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - | |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 3 pairs of gel ear tips, charging case (700 mAh), Cush Fins kit, Cloud Foam ear tips kit | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP55 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts - 2 years |