Fit
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Fixed open-fit earbud design
- JBL Tune 310C USB
- Ear tips included
Headphones comparison
Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector vs JBL Tune 310C USB
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
KSh 3,500In Stock | 02  JBL Tune 310C USB
KSh 4,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector if you want a lower price (KSh 500 less). Choose the JBL Tune 310C USB if you want a newer model (2023).
Battery life
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Wired design
- JBL Tune 310C USB
- Wired device
Two devices
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Wired design
- JBL Tune 310C USB
- Connects to one device at a time
Controls
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- In-line remote for volume, media playback
- JBL Tune 310C USB
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Connections
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Lightning wired
- JBL Tune 310C USB
- USB-C wired
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Lower price: KSh 3,500 (KSh 500 less).
- Connection: Lightning wired.
JBL Tune 310C USB
- Newer model: released in 2023.
- Connection: USB-C wired.
- Hi-Res Audio certified.
What matters most to you?
Neither has noise cancellation for listening.
Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Fixed open-fit earbud design.
- Wired design.
- In-line remote for volume, media playback and calls.
- Lightning wired.
- Engineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass.
- Lightning Wired Earphones.
JBL Tune 310C USB
- Ear tips included.
- Wired device.
- Connects to one device at a time.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- USB-C wired.
- JBL Pure Bass Sound.
- No.
- USB-C Wired Earphones.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | JBL Tune 310C USB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | JBL |
| Model | EarPods (Lightning Connector) | Tune 310C USB |
| Announced | 2016 | 2023 |
| Type | Lightning Wired Earphones | USB-C Wired Earphones |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | JBL Tune 310C USB |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 14.3 g / 0.03 lbsg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | JBL Tune 310C USB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Wired design | Wired device |
| Charging Time | Wired design | — |
| Fast Charging | Wired design | No |
| Charging Port | Wired design | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Wired design | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | JBL Tune 310C USB |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Lightning wired | USB-C wired |
| Bluetooth | Wired design | USB-C wired design |
| Bluetooth Range | Wired design | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Wired design | No |
| Connector | Lightning | USB-C |
| Cable Length | — | No audio cable |
| App Support | — | No |
Features
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | JBL Tune 310C USB |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri via connected Apple device | — |
| Special Features | Anatomically shaped EarPods design | Hi-Res Audio; three-button remote |
Audio
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | JBL Tune 310C USB |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | No |
| Spatial Audio | No | No |
| Microphones | Built-in microphone | 1 microphones |
| Audio Features | Engineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass | JBL Pure Bass Sound |
| Drivers | — | mm dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
Charging Case
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | JBL Tune 310C USB |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | No charging case | No charging case |
| Case Battery Life | — | — |
| Case Charging | — | — |
| Case Charging Port | — | — |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | — |
| Case Dimensions | — | — |
| Case Weight | — | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | — |
| Case Features | — | — |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | JBL Tune 310C USB |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | In-line remote for volume, media playback and calls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Fixed open-fit earbud design | Ear tips included |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | JBL Tune 310C USB |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | EarPods (Lightning Connector) | JBL Tune 310C USB-C headphones |
| Charging Case | No charging case | No charging case |
| Charging Cable | No charging required | USB charging cable |
| Audio Cable | Integrated cable | Not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Fixed open-fit design | 3 sizes of ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Warranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i) |
Similarities
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Neither has active noise cancellation.
- Neither has a transparency / ambient mode.
- Neither has spatial audio.
- Both use wired connection.
In summary
Apple EarPods Lightning Connector and JBL Tune 310C share the main features compared here, so the lower-priced Apple EarPods Lightning Connector may be enough.
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