Testseek.co.uk have collected 74 expert reviews of the JayBird X3 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for JayBird X3.
November 2016
(84%)
74 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(70%)
22 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Most of the X3's design changes over the X2s are for the better — a smaller profile allows them to fit under helmets and hats
An upgrade to Bluetooth 4.1 provides longer battery-life (8 hours) and the ability to pair two devices
And support for the afor
Solid fit
Smart port-free charging
Good Bluetooth reliability
The Jaybird X3 wireless sports headphone is smaller than the X2
Has improved battery life
Costs less and sounds excellent for an in-ear Bluetooth headphone. It's sweat resistant and comes with a compact protective carrying pouch
Excellent adaptable sound
Great value
Durable and compact design
Intuitive app with customisable EQ
Loud and immersive sound
Charging cradle is less fiddly than Micro-USB
Stay in your ears
Much improved audio quality
Plenty of gels and ear fins for a great fit
Handles sweat well
Good battery life
App offers customization
Extremely versatile and secure fit
Good sound quality
Useful companion app for adjusting EQ
Great build quality
Solid battery life
The editors didn't like
Unfortunately the smaller profile means that the X3s now charge with a proprietary charging dock — although the tiny dock still uses micro-USB. While the higher-end Jaybird Freedom range has made this dock double as a portable charging pack
The X3's is j
Bright sound won't appeal to all
Some cheaper rivals sound slightly better
Don't lose the charging accessory or you'll have no way to charge the headphone
Not as comfortable as the Bose SoundSport Wireless
Noise-isolating design may be a safety issue for runners
Proprietary charging dock
Intermittent signal
Could sound cleaner (but at this price that's a minor complaint)
Published: 2017-02-21, Author: Roger , review by: appleinsider.com
If you need a set of Bluetooth headphones and don't care about Apple-exclusive pairing options, the X3 is certainly a must-look, even if you don't care about exercise. They certainly have price going for them, since at $129.99 they're cheaper than anythi...
Published: 2016-11-28, Author: Marco , review by: phonedog.com
Abstract: With the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus removing the headphone jack and the ever delayed Apple EarPods, I think right now is a good time to review a pair of wireless headphones. These are the JayBird X3s. You may remember I made a video about the first generation of...
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Abstract: I am listening to music at all times. Always. Ive missed whole memos of verbal information and dodged countless potentially life-changing conversations. Ive been the guy in a bar with headphones on. And carrying me through this blissful solitude was a p...
The Jaybird X3 wireless sports headphone is smaller than the X2, has improved battery life, costs less and sounds excellent for an in-ear Bluetooth headphone. It's sweat resistant and comes with a compact protective carrying pouch
Don't lose the charging accessory or you'll have no way to charge the headphone, not as comfortable as the Bose SoundSport Wireless, noise-isolating design may be a safety issue for runners
The Jaybird X3 is a significant improvement over the X2 and one of the top Bluetooth sports headphone currently available...
Published: 2016-10-27, Author: Tim , review by: pcmag.com
Powerful audio performance with strong, rich bass and well-defined, bright highs, Ships with plenty of ear fit options, Solid companion app offers customizable EQ
Left and right earpieces are not labeled, Easy to misfire with remote control layout
The gym-friendly Jaybird X3 wireless earphones deliver high-quality audio in a comfortable, secure-fitting design...
Abstract: Jaybird is back with the X3. Check out if these new Bluetooth headphones are worthy of your purchase?Read more on TechnoBuffalo: Jaybird Freedom: Slickwraps: More tech goodness: Our video gear: Deals: Follow us! Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Google...
Abstract: Jaybird moved the antennas as well as the microphone into the volume controller, which has also been drastically redesigned so that it is lighter and also better at keeping connections. The result is a lightweight yet rugged and well constructed pair of b...
Slim and light, Not bad balance at all, with nice impactful sound, Loads of tips, App is quite versatile and offers sound customisations
Sound can be a little little shallow and lacking on the bass, Proprietary charger is kind of a pain
The proprietary connector not withstanding, the Jaybird X3 in-earphones are surprisingly good, offering a solid sound, some great customisation, and enough tips to make anyone happy.We'd say the Jaybird X3 are likely targeted at Bose's SoundSport Wireless...
