Jaybird X3 vs. Jaybird X4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X3 and Jaybird X4. 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 X3 vs. Jaybird X4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X3 Jaybird X4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 24.2 cm
Width - 54.5 cm
Length 49 cm -
Depth - 1.3 cm
Weight 13.8 g 14.7 g Jaybird X3 are lighter than Jaybird X3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm Earphone: 54.5 cm x 1.3 cm x 24.2 cm / 14.7 g
Control unit: 4.25 cm x 1.16 cm x 0.53 cm
Cradle: 9.8 cm x 1.81 cm x 0.96 cm / 5.5 g
Colour Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta Jade, alfa metallic | Flash, black metallic | Glacier, storm metallic
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 X4
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird X3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 12 mW 10 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <5%
Sensitivity 103 dB 99 dB Jaybird X3 have higher sensitivity than Jaybird X4.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 6 mm Jaybird X4 have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X3.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Jaybird X3 Jaybird X4
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Audio Input Details Omni-directional Omni-directional
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dB
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird X3 Jaybird X4
Controls Power on/off, volume control Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Jaybird X3 Jaybird X4
Cable Type USB charge cable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X3 Jaybird X4
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Jaybird X4 recharge faster than Jaybird X3.
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X3 Jaybird X4
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS Jaybird X3 Jaybird X4
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips Carrying pouch, clothing clip, charging cradle, 3 sizes secure-fit ear fins, Comply ultra ear tips (M/L), oval silicone ear tips (S/L), speed cinch
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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