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Anker SoundBuds Slim vs Jaybird X3

Anker SoundBuds Slim Headphones
Anker SoundBuds Slim
1.1 in
1.09 in
Jaybird X3 Headphones
Jaybird X3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
4
4 editorial reviews
The Anker SoundBuds Sport are good headphones for running and working and provide enough isolation to be a decent option for commuting. They're portable and will...Read more
The SoundBuds Slim costs less than $30 online, sound decent enough and fit well. What more could you want?Read more
With Bluetooth technology becoming commonplace, it’s never been more affordable to cut the cord. Wireless earbuds are popular among commuters, sports enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to enjoy a little music without being physically tethered to their phone. There was a time when the convenience of wireless headphones came at the expense of sound quality, but those days are behind us. Today, you can pick up an inexpensive pair of earbuds and still be pleased with the sound. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to decide if a pair of headphones is good or bad. Sound quality is subjective. The type ofRead more
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10
3.9 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
43
4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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58
3.9 out of 5
58 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
6 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Anker SoundBuds SlimAnker SoundBuds Slim
Jaybird X3Jaybird X3
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleIn-EarIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

Design

Anker SoundBuds SlimAnker SoundBuds Slim
Jaybird X3Jaybird X3
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Gold,White
  • Green
  • Red
  • White
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Control typeIn-line controlButtons
Attachment typeEar canalEarloop/Ear conch
Water resistantyesno
Noise isolatingyesno

Dimensions

Anker SoundBuds SlimAnker SoundBuds Slim
Jaybird X3Jaybird X3
Weight0.56 oz0.63 oz

Sound

Anker SoundBuds SlimAnker SoundBuds Slim
Jaybird X3Jaybird X3
Impedance16.0 Ω16.0 Ω
Driver size0.24 in0.24 in

Microphone

Anker SoundBuds SlimAnker SoundBuds Slim
Jaybird X3Jaybird X3
Microphone typeIn-line microphoneIn-line microphone

Connectivity

Anker SoundBuds SlimAnker SoundBuds Slim
Jaybird X3Jaybird X3
Cable length0.550.49
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range1010
USBnoyes

Features

Anker SoundBuds SlimAnker SoundBuds Slim
Jaybird X3Jaybird X3
Noise-cancelingyesno
Playback controlsyesyes

Power

Anker SoundBuds SlimAnker SoundBuds Slim
Jaybird X3Jaybird X3
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery recharge time1.5 h2.5 h
Battery life10.0 h8.0 h

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Jaybird X3