Jbl Endurance Peak 3 Vs. Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) IPX4

JBL Endurance Peak 3 IP68

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IP68, the JBL Endurance Peak 3's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second value of 8 means that they are protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water, ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. Conditions should be more severe than for numeral 7..

In comparison to the JBL Endurance Peak 3, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, JBL Endurance Peak 3 has a higher liquid rating than Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

Weight

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 8.56g

JBL Endurance Peak 3 25g

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a weight of 25g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g are lighter than the JBL Endurance Peak 3 with a difference -16.44g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak 3 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 are resistant to sweat

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Endurance Peak 3's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), and JBL Endurance Peak 3 have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 11mm

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10mm

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 1mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3 20Hz

The JBL Endurance Peak 3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can produce a juicier bass than the JBL Endurance Peak 3

Highest Frequency

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 20,000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3 20,000Hz

The JBL Endurance Peak 3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 102dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Endurance Peak 3's measurement is 102dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6hours

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10hours

The JBL Endurance Peak 3's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 30hours

JBL Endurance Peak 3 40hours

This is given by the vendor, and JBL Endurance Peak 3's case is said to have a full charge of 40 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 10 hours

Charge Time

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 0.3hours

JBL Endurance Peak 3 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak 3's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 1.7 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and charging case.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) v5

JBL Endurance Peak 3 v5.2

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10meters

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 3

Has Aac

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

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Number Of Microphones

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6only

JBL Endurance Peak 3 4only

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have 4 microphones.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a find earbuds feature.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Multipoint Count

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

With the JBL Endurance Peak 3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 1Years

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)	JBL Endurance Peak 3
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP68
	weight	8.56g	25g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	10Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	102dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	40hours
	charge time	0.3hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✗	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	4only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✗	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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