JBL Free X vs. Erato RIO 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Free X and Erato RIO 3. 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

JBL Free X vs. Erato RIO 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Free X Erato RIO 3
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 4.6 cm
Width - 5.1 cm
Depth - 3.4 cm
Weight 99 g 14 g Erato RIO 3 are lighter than JBL Free X headphones.
Colour Black Yellow | Black | Turquoise | Green | Red | Silver
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL Free X Erato RIO 3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz JBL Free X offer a larger frequency range than Erato RIO 3.
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 5.6 mm 14.2 mm Erato RIO 3 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free X.
MICROPHONE JBL Free X Erato RIO 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Free X Erato RIO 3
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
CABLE JBL Free X Erato RIO 3
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable -
FEATURES JBL Free X Erato RIO 3
Features True wireless -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Free X Erato RIO 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 130 mAh
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Erato RIO 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 8 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK JBL Free X Erato RIO 3
Modulation Type GFSK, 8-DPSK, DQPSK -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
OTHERS JBL Free X Erato RIO 3
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, 2 pairs of ear sleeves (medium, large) -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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