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FiiO FW3 FIO-FW3 vs JLab Jbuds Mini

What FW3 FIO-FW3 does better (6) and where Jbuds Mini wins (1) — every spec side by side.

FiiO FW3 FIO-FW3
FiiO · 2023FW3 FIO-FW3
5.6Score
6 advantages≈ $45
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JLab Jbuds Mini
JLab · 2023Jbuds Mini
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $45
5.3Battery2.6

Why is FW3 FIO-FW3 better than Jbuds Mini?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 5 h+40%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Jbuds Mini: No
  3. Charging time1 h vs 2 h2×
  4. aptXYes · Jbuds Mini: No
  5. LDACYes · Jbuds Mini: No
  6. Driver size10 mm vs 6 mm+67%

Why is Jbuds Mini better than FW3 FIO-FW3?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JLab Jbuds MiniJLab Jbuds Mini≈ $454.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity106 dB103 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Noise reduction (claimed)—38 dB
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h5 h
Total with charging case—20 h
Battery capacity—35 mAh
Charging time1 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LHDC, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Latency—200 ms
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—4625 W, 728 N, 7572 W
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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