Jaybird X3 vs. Jaybird RUN XT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird X3 and Jaybird RUN XT. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jaybird X3 vs. Jaybird RUN XT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X3 Jaybird RUN XT
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 49 cm -
Weight 13.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm Earbud: 1.43 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.95 cm / 6.83 g
Charging case: 7.7 cm x 4.3 cm x 4 cm / 56.6 g
Colour Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta Black, Flash | Grey, storm
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7
Design Sports Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X3 Jaybird RUN XT
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), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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.
Max Input Power 12 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <5%
Sensitivity 103 dB 103 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 6 mm Jaybird RUN XT have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X3.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X3 Jaybird RUN XT
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 X3 Jaybird RUN XT
Controls Power on/off, volume control Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Jaybird X3 Jaybird RUN XT
Cable Type USB charge cable USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X3 Jaybird RUN XT
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 80 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Jaybird X3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird RUN XT.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Jaybird RUN XT recharge faster than Jaybird X3.
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X3 Jaybird RUN XT
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS Jaybird X3 Jaybird RUN XT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips Charging case, 4 pairs of EarFins, 2 pairs of round ear tips (small, medium), 2 pairs of oval ear tips (small, medium)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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