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True wireless earbuds are all the rage, but you’re going to have to spend big bucks to get them
It seems like every week a new set of true wireless earbuds are hitting the market. However, if you want to stick with what works, you can expect to spend more than $200 on a set.
With those premium prices come some premium features, such as water-resistance, extended battery life, and numerous sensors, , as viewed on Brcanski Forum.
Also, like some of the other truly wireless buds on the market, the Jaybird X3s aren’t exactly budget-friendly.
This $300 pair of earbuds launched earlier this week, but they’re already getting discounted. As of this writing, the cheapest they are selling for on Amazon is $200.
At $200, the Jaybird X3s are comparable to the $200 Jabra Elite 65e. However, there are a few features that make the Jaybird X3s superior.
Here’s a breakdown of the features in the Jaybird X3s that make them better than the competition.
Improved Bluetooth range
If you’ve ever used true wireless earbuds before, you know that it can be a real hassle if you lose one.
Not so with the X3s, which have a built-in stand that keeps the buds in place. It’s so subtle that it doesn’t distract from your music, but you’ll still know the buds are in your ears.
In fact, the X3s have a very high IPX7 water-resistance rating, which means they’re safe to take in the shower, go swimming, or use in the rain.
Better water-resistance
The Jaybird X3s aren’t the only truly wireless earbuds that are water-resistant. However, they are one of the few pairs that are officially certified to survive the shower.
If you haven’t already, find out if your earbuds are water-resistant before you go swimming. For example, the Jabra Elite 65e is IP56 certified, which means they’re waterproof. Of course, the Jabra Elite 65e’s price tag makes them a better value.
Free-floating cable
Like the Jabra Elite 65e, the Jaybird X3s have a neckband that connects to the right earbud. In fact, the X3s use the same neckband as the Jaybird Freedom 2.
However, the neckband on the X3s is so lightweight that it’s not awkward to wear. In fact, I usually forget it’s there. Plus, the cord is so free-floating that it’s impossible to get tangled up in your pockets.
Dual-microphone technology
Dual-microphone technology is the stuff big-name flagship phones are made of. But it’s hard to get excited about it until you know you can actually use it.
Fortunately, the Jaybird X3s have dual-mic technology that works exceptionally well. The mics pick up my voice from one side of my head, and my music from the other.
Not to mention, the mic automatically disconnects when I take the earbuds out of my ears. Of course, I don’t have this luxury with every pair of true wireless earbuds.
Quick-charge battery
These earbuds have a battery that lasts six hours. However, you can easily double that time with the Jaybird Jaybird app.
The app enables you to get up to three extra hours of battery life. But to do this, you have to leave the earbuds in the charger for around an hour. In other words, you can get around six additional hours with the app.
Better battery life
While the Jaybird Jaybird X3s have a longer battery life than other true wireless earbuds, the Jabra Elite 65e has the best battery life.
Jabra claims that its buds have 30 hours of battery life on a single charge. Considering that the Jabra Elite 65e is wireless earbuds, you can see that this number is slightly misleading.
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However, we’ve tested and used the Elite 65e for several days. Every single day, the earbuds had enough battery life to get me through a day of commuting.
In other words, the battery life is just fine. It’s not life-changing, but it’s acceptable for an earbud of this type.
