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Jaybird X3

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User ratings:
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58 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
8 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • memory foam tips provided a better seal and also handled sweat better
  • really are a versatile set of earbuds that should fit the vast majority comfortably
  • low profile and lightweight construction also aid in a good secure fit

Cons

  • a cheery - almost too cheery
  • the Jaybird X3 are nothing special to look at
  • the 6mm drivers is not quite excellent and a little harsh at higher volumes

Key specs

  • 16 Ω
  • , 93 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wireless

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Jaybird X3 - Pros & Cons

Jaybird X3

Pros

  • memory foam tips provided a better seal and also handled sweat better
  • really are a versatile set of earbuds that should fit the vast majority comfortably
  • low profile and lightweight construction also aid in a good secure fit
  • solidly built and exceptionally secure set of earbuds
  • Comfort levels are also pretty decent
  • looks and feel fine
  • work deceptively well at keeping the ear-pieces secure
  • The buds felt very secure and stayed perfectly in place throughout my daily runs
  • Exceedingly good levels of noise isolation are achieved once you ve
  • It s a nicely detailed and clean sound
  • new ways of thinking

Cons

  • a cheery - almost too cheery
  • the Jaybird X3 are nothing special to look at
  • the 6mm drivers is not quite excellent and a little harsh at higher volumes
  • the cable is too long
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • does not require a proprietary charging clip like the Jaybird
  • the dongle charging mechanism will be a bit frustrating
  • of the in-ear fit and also do not need a wireless design
  • and the charging port getting clogged or damaged by sweat
  • stop with the in-ear fit
  • lack of markings but seeming pretty superfluous

Jaybird X3 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
6 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
16 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
17.9 g
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Jaybird X3 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Width1.1 in
Depth0.53 in
Height1.09 in
Weight0.63 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeIn-line microphone
Microphone sensitivity-38.0 dB
Microphone direction typeOmnidirectional
Microphone inno
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Features
Noise-cancelingno
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
Built-in heart rate monitorno
Calorie counterno
FM radiono
NFCno
Vibrationno
Carrying caseyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Gold,White
  • Green
  • Red
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Control typeButtons
Attachment typeEarloop/Ear conch
Body materialPlastic
Category
  • Travel and Commuting
  • Budget
  • Sport
Water resistantno
Noise isolatingno
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Sound
Impedance16.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 93
Frequency range20 - 20000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size0.24 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)3.0 %
Simulated surround soundno
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Connectivity
Cable length0.49
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • SPP
Bluetooth version4.1
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • SPP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
USByes
Type of USB connectorManufacturer specific
Detachable cableno
Multi Point connectionyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery recharge time2.5 h
Battery life8.0 h
Standby time200.0 h
Talk time8.0 h
Charging via USByes
Power handling capacity5.0 mW
Charging caseno

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Jaybird X3 Jaybird - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.9
Based on 11 reviews
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Jaybird X3 Jaybird X3 review
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TechRadar
Published: 21.11.2018
Jaybird X3 review
4.5

An improvement in almost every way

Jaybird X3 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 22.06.2017
Home review
3.0

The bright-sounding Jaybird X3s won’t be to everyone’s taste...

Jaybird X3 Jaybird X3 review
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SoundGuys
Published: 03.03.2021
Jaybird X3 review

The Jaybird X3 is a few years old, so howdoes it hold to the test of time? Let's see if these earbuds are still worth it today.

Jaybird X3 Jaybird X3 Wireless Earbud Review
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TweakTown
Published: 24.11.2017
Jaybird X3 Wireless Earbud Review
4.1

We spend some time investigating the Jaybird X3 wireless earbuds to determine if they are worth buying or not.

Jaybird X3 Jaybird X3 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 27.10.2016
Jaybird X3 Review
4.0

The gym-friendly Jaybird X3 wireless earphones deliver high-quality audio in a comfortable, secure-fitting design.

Jaybird X3 Jaybird X3 Wireless Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 16.02.2018
Jaybird X3 Wireless Review
4.0

The Jaybird X3 are great sports headphones that are versatile enough for everyday casual use. They block a surprising amount of ambient noise, they're compact, s...

Jaybird X3 The much-improved Jaybird X3 is a top wireless sports headphone
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CNET
Published: 27.10.2016
The much-improved Jaybird X3 is a top wireless sports headphone

The new Jaybird X3 delivers a host of improvements over its predecessor, to winning effect.

Jaybird X3 Review: Jaybird X3 Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones
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WIRED
Published: 27.10.2016
Review: Jaybird X3 Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones

If you like to jam out while you jog, you'll want some headphones that can take the abuse.

Jaybird X3 Jaybird X3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones review - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 16.03.2017
Jaybird X3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones review - The Gadgeteer

I love my MPOW Swift Bluetooth 4.0 Headphones and because of them, Bluetooth earbuds are all I use. I no longer wish to deal with wired earphones. And I've

Jaybird X3 Jaybird X3 review: A fantastic pair of Bluetooth headphones
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 29.11.2016
Jaybird X3 review: A fantastic pair of Bluetooth headphones

Jaybird has a reputation for making some of the best Bluetooth earbuds on the market. The company's first generation Jaybird Bluebuds X built up its reputation and its successor, the X2, was an upgrade that made for near-perfect headphones. Now, a few years later, Jaybird is back with the X3. There have been rumblings about these headphones for a while, but they were delayed as Jaybird...

Jaybird X3 Jaybird X3 Wireless Headphones: The Gizmodo Review
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 31.10.2016
Jaybird X3 Wireless Headphones: The Gizmodo Review

Images: Bryan Menegus/Gizmodo I am listening to music at all times. Always. I’ve missed whole memos of verbal information and...

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