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Apple AirPods 3 vs JBL TOUR PRO+ TWS

What AirPods 3 does better (1) and where TOUR PRO+ TWS wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 3
Apple · 2021AirPods 3
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
JBL TOUR PRO+ TWS
JBL · 2021TOUR PRO+ TWS
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
5.1Noise control & calls7.2
3.7Battery5.3
4.9Build & features7.4

Why is AirPods 3 better than TOUR PRO+ TWS?

  1. Earbud weight (each)5.4 g vs 7.5 g+39%

Why is TOUR PRO+ TWS better than AirPods 3?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 8 h+33%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Battery life with ANC5 h vs 6 h+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods 3Apple AirPods 3≈ $1205.1
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—6.8 mm
Lowest frequency—10 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—100 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h8 h
Battery life with ANC5 h6 h
Total with charging case30 h—
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.4 g7.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free calls—Yes
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