JBL Wave 100TWS vs. Jabra Elite 3 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Wave 100TWS and Jabra Elite 3 Active. 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 Wave 100TWS vs. Jabra Elite 3 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Wave 100TWS Jabra Elite 3 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 46.3 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 36.1 g
Earbud: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm x 3.89 cm / 37.5 g
Colour Black | Ivory Black
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection - Waterproof, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL Wave 100TWS Jabra Elite 3 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Jabra Elite 3 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Wave 100TWS.
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, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Deep Bass Personal Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Sensitivity 105.5 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 94 dB -
Diaphragm 8 mm 6 mm JBL Wave 100TWS have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 3 Active.
Features - PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough
MICROPHONE JBL Wave 100TWS Jabra Elite 3 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Sensitivity -11.3 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features - Battery level indicator
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Wave 100TWS Jabra Elite 3 Active
Controls Mute, on/off, answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant Mute, volume, reject call, answer call
CABLE JBL Wave 100TWS Jabra Elite 3 Active
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES JBL Wave 100TWS Jabra Elite 3 Active
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Wave 100TWS Jabra Elite 3 Active
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 46 mAh -
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Jabra Elite 3 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave 100TWS.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby Time - 275 days
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL Wave 100TWS recharge faster than JBL Wave 100TWS.
Auto On/Off - Yes
Included Qty 2 -
OTHERS JBL Wave 100TWS Jabra Elite 3 Active
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh) Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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