Jaybird Freedom vs. Jaybird RUN True

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird Freedom and Jaybird RUN True. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jaybird Freedom vs. Jaybird RUN True Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird Freedom Jaybird RUN True
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 36 cm -
Weight 13.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.12 cm x 0.87 cm x 4.48 cm
Charge clip: 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 4 cm / 6 g
Earbud: 2.34 cm x 0.62 cm x 2.24 cm
Earbud: 1.43 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.95 cm / 6.83 g
Charging case: 56.6 g
Colour Space | Blush | Carbon | Blaze | Ocean | Gold -
Body Material Metal -
Protection Sweat-resistant Waterproof, sweat-resistant
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, phone
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird Freedom Jaybird RUN True
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Super Bass Control (SBC)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <5% Jaybird Freedom have lower total harmonic distortion than Jaybird Freedom.
Sensitivity 96 dB 103 dB Jaybird RUN True have higher sensitivity than Jaybird Freedom.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 8 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird Freedom Jaybird RUN True
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Audio Input Details Omni-directional Omni-directional
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird Freedom Jaybird RUN True
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Skip-Free Music (JET)
CABLE Jaybird Freedom Jaybird RUN True
Cable Type USB charge cable USB charge cable
Cable Length 36 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird Freedom Jaybird RUN True
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 60 mAh 80 mAh Jaybird RUN True have a higher battery capacity than Jaybird Freedom.
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Jaybird Freedom lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird RUN True.
Standby Time 110 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Jaybird RUN True recharge faster than Jaybird Freedom.
OTHERS Jaybird Freedom Jaybird RUN True
Included Accessories 3 ear tips, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips Carrying pouch, charging case, sticker, 4 pairs of EarFins, 2 pairs of round ear tips (small, large), 2 pairs of oval ear tips (small, large)
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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