Jbl Endurance Peak 3 Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) IPX4

JBL Endurance Peak 3 IP68

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP68, the JBL Endurance Peak 3's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids 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 Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd Gen)

Weight

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10.6g

JBL Endurance Peak 3 25g

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a weight of 25g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g weigh less than the JBL Endurance Peak 3 by -14.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak 3 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 are resistant to sweat

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and JBL Endurance Peak 3 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and JBL Endurance Peak 3 have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 11mm

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10mm

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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 1mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3 20Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20,000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3 20,000Hz

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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 102dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level 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 Pro (2nd 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 24hours

JBL Endurance Peak 3 40hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Endurance Peak 3's case has a full charge of 40 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 16 hours

Charge Time

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 1hours

JBL Endurance Peak 3 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak 3's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

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

Bluetooth Version

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) v5.3

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 movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 3

Has Aac

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 provides 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 well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd Gen) 6only

JBL Endurance Peak 3 4only

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have 4 microphones.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

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

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Endurance Peak 3 support the find earbuds feature.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Multipoint Count

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 2only

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

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

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)	JBL Endurance Peak 3
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP68
	weight	10.6g	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	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	102dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	40hours
	charge time	1hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✗	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	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	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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