Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) and JBL Wave. 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 with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | JBL Wave |
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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: 8.8 g Charging case: 39.5 g |
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| Colour | White | White | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | JBL Wave |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | Ear-bud | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | JBL Wave have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Deep Bass | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 100 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 95 dB | |
| Diaphragm | - | 8 mm | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | - |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | JBL Wave |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | JBL Wave |
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| Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | JBL Wave |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C charge cable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | JBL Wave |
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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 | - | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | JBL Wave |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 48 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 8 hours | JBL Wave lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). |
| 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 |
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hours | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - | |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | JBL Wave |
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| Included Accessories | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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