Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) vs. JBL Wave Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) and JBL Wave Buds. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) vs. JBL Wave Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) JBL Wave Buds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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: 2.04 cm x 1.58 cm x 2.15 cm / 4.5 g
Charging case: 3.7 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.89 cm / 34 g
Colour White White | Black
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) JBL Wave Buds
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave Buds 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 Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) JBL Wave Buds
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant -
CABLE Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) JBL Wave Buds
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) JBL Wave Buds
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
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 Buds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 47 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) -
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
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) JBL Wave Buds
Included Accessories Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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