Apple AirPods Pro 3 VS JBL Endurance Peak 4

Both the Apple AirPods Pro 3 and JBL Endurance Peak 4 are in-ear designs with wireless functionality. The AirPods Pro 3 weigh 10.1 g, while the Endurance Peak 4 is slightly heavier at 21 g.

In terms of water resistance, the AirPods Pro 3 have an IP57 rating, making them resistant to dust and capable of withstanding submersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The JBL Endurance Peak 4, however, has a higher IP68 rating, which provides better protection against dust and allows for submersion in water up to 1.5 meters for longer durations, offering a more robust level of waterproofing.

Neither product includes RGB lighting, UV light, or a display. However, the JBL Endurance Peak 4 comes with wingtips for added fit, which the AirPods Pro 3 do not. Both products are wire-free and are not neckband-style earbuds, and both include stereo speakers for audio output.

Both the Apple AirPods Pro 3 and JBL Endurance Peak 4 offer active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction, ensuring a solid audio experience by blocking out external sounds. The AirPods Pro 3 have a slightly larger driver unit at 10.7 mm, compared to the 10 mm driver in the Endurance Peak 4, though this difference in size may not lead to a noticeable change in audio quality.

Both products have the same frequency range, spanning from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, which covers the full spectrum of human hearing. The AirPods Pro 3 support Dolby Atmos and spatial audio, providing a more immersive sound experience, while the Endurance Peak 4 does not support Dolby Atmos, though it also supports spatial audio.

The AirPods Pro 3 can reach a sound pressure level of 110 dB/mW, slightly higher than the Endurance Peak 4's 108 dB/mW, offering marginally louder sound. Neither product features a neodymium magnet, and neither includes Dirac Virtuo technology for enhanced audio performance.

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 and JBL Endurance Peak 4 offer similar battery life, but with some differences. The AirPods Pro 3 provide up to 10 hours of listening time, with an additional 20 hours available from the charging case. In comparison, the JBL Endurance Peak 4 lasts slightly longer, offering 12 hours of battery life and a total of 36 hours with the charging case.

Both models provide 8 hours of battery life when active noise cancellation (ANC) is enabled, making them similar in this regard. However, the AirPods Pro 3 charge faster, with a full charge taking 1.5 hours, while the Endurance Peak 4 requires 2 hours for a complete charge.

One key difference is that the AirPods Pro 3 support wireless charging, a feature that the JBL Endurance Peak 4 lacks. Both products have a battery level indicator and use rechargeable batteries, but neither includes a solar power battery.

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 and JBL Endurance Peak 4 share several connectivity features, but with a few differences. Both models support fast pairing and come with USB Type-C for charging, making them compatible with modern devices. The AirPods Pro 3 use Bluetooth 5.3, while the JBL Endurance Peak 4 uses Bluetooth 5.4, a slightly newer version, though this difference is unlikely to have a noticeable impact on performance.

Both products have a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters, ensuring a similar wireless range. Neither product supports Bluetooth pairing via NFC, and both can be used wirelessly without any issues. The AirPods Pro 3 support AAC, a high-quality audio codec, while the Endurance Peak 4 does not support AAC, but no other notable audio codecs (such as LDAC or aptX) are supported by either device.

Neither product includes support for Bluetooth LE Audio or any other advanced features like aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, or aptX Lossless. Additionally, neither model features Auracast for broadcasting audio to multiple devices.

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 and JBL Endurance Peak 4 both come with ambient sound mode, find device features, fast charging support, and voice prompts, providing a similar set of useful functions. Both also include a travel bag and can be used as a headset with control panels placed on the device, but neither has an in-line control panel.

While the AirPods Pro 3 can read notifications and feature a built-in translator, the JBL Endurance Peak 4 lacks these capabilities. Additionally, the AirPods Pro 3 come with a temperature sensor and the ability to remotely control a camera, which the Endurance Peak 4 does not offer.

Both products include a mute function and can be used as a headset, ensuring similar basic functionality, but the AirPods Pro 3 have a broader range of additional features such as a built-in translator and camera remote control, which are not available on the Endurance Peak 4.

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 and JBL Endurance Peak 4 both feature noise-canceling microphones, ensuring clear communication in noisy environments. The AirPods Pro 3 are equipped with 4 microphones, while the Endurance Peak 4 has 6 microphones, offering a slightly more complex setup for capturing sound.

Both products are designed to reduce background noise for improved audio quality, but the JBL Endurance Peak 4 has the advantage of more microphones, which may contribute to enhanced sound capture during calls or recordings.

Despite the difference in the number of microphones, both models prioritize noise cancellation to provide high-quality audio performance in various settings.