Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
96 Overall Score
vs
JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless
JBL
30 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Travel
Fitness
Calls
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | JBL Vibe Buds - True Wireless Earbuds, Smart Ambient, VoiceAware, Up to 32 Total Hours of Battery Life with Speed Charging, Water and dust Resistant, JBL Deep Bass Sound (Beige) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Audio | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless
- Strong comfort (71st percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average mic (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.