In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) and JBL Wave Flex. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | JBL Wave Flex |
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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: 1.857 cm x 3.348 cm x 1.846 cm / 3.8 g Charging case: 4.937 cm x 5.484 cm x 2.585 cm / 35.1 g |
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Colour | White | White | Black | Beige | Blue | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | Dust-resistant, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | JBL Wave Flex |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | JBL Wave Flex 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 | - | 105 dB | |
Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 95 dB | |
Diaphragm | - | 12 mm | |
Features | Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | - |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | JBL Wave Flex |
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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 Flex |
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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 Flex |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | - |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | JBL Wave Flex |
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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 Flex |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 40 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 Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 2 hours | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | JBL Wave Flex |
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Included Accessories | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | Charging case (500 mAh), USB-C charging cable | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IP54 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |