In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 3 and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). 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 | Jabra Elite 3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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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 | Earphone: 2.01 cm x 2.08 cm x 2.72 cm / 4.4 g Charging case: 6.415 cm x 3.46 cm x 2.847 cm / 33.4 g |
Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | |
| Colour | Gold beige | Light beige | Dark grey | Navy | Lilac | White | |
| Protection | Water-resistant, IP55 | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Jabra Elite 3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Jabra Elite 3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, aptX | - | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Jabra Elite 3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Personal Sound | Adaptive EQ | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | - | |
| Features | Google Fast Pair | Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| MICROPHONE | Jabra Elite 3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Microphone Features | Battery level indicator | - | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra Elite 3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Controls | Mute, volume | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Jabra Elite 3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Cable Type | USB cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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| FEATURES | Jabra Elite 3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Features | Wireless auto pairing | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Elite 3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Battery Type | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Jabra Elite 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 7 hours |
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 |
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| Standby Time | 4320 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | Yes |
| OTHERS | Jabra Elite 3 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Included Accessories | 3 pairs of EarGels | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | |
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| Software Included | Jabra Sound+ | - | |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android phone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Compliant Standards | FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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