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Apple EarPods with USB-C vs JBL Tune 310C USB

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

Compared products
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Apple EarPods with USB-C

Apple EarPods with USB-C

  • wired connection.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • Wired design.
  • Microphone.
  • Voice assistant: siri via connected Apple device.
KSh 5,500In Stock
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JBL Tune 310C USB

JBL Tune 310C USB

  • 14.3 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Connects to one device at a time.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 4,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The JBL Tune 310C USB is the better buy: it costs KSh 1,500 less.

Fit

Apple EarPods with USB-C
Fixed open-fit earbud design
JBL Tune 310C USB
Ear tips included

Battery life

Apple EarPods with USB-C
Wired design
JBL Tune 310C USB
Wired device

Two devices

Apple EarPods with USB-C
Wired design
JBL Tune 310C USB
Connects to one device at a time

Controls

Apple EarPods with USB-C
In-line remote for volume, media playback
JBL Tune 310C USB
Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes

Audio

Apple EarPods with USB-C
Engineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass
JBL Tune 310C USB
JBL Pure Bass Sound

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple EarPods with USB-C

  • Wired design.

JBL Tune 310C USB

  • Lower price: KSh 4,000 (vs KSh 5,500).
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

What matters most to you?

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How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple EarPods with USB-CJBL Tune 310C USB
FitFixed open-fit earbud designEar tips included
Battery lifeWired designWired device
Two devicesWired designConnects to one device at a time
ControlsIn-line remote for volume, media playback and callsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
ConnectionsUSB-C wiredUSB-C wired
ChargingWired designNo

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple EarPods with USB-CJBL Tune 310C USB
BrandAppleJBL
ModelEarPods (USB-C)Tune 310C USB
Announced20232023
TypeUSB-C Wired EarphonesUSB-C Wired Earphones

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple EarPods with USB-CJBL Tune 310C USB
Weight—14.3 g / 0.03 lbsg

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple EarPods with USB-CJBL Tune 310C USB
Battery LifeWired designWired device
Charging TimeWired design—
Fast ChargingWired designNo
Charging PortWired designUSB-C
Wireless ChargingWired designNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple EarPods with USB-CJBL Tune 310C USB
ConnectionUSB-C wiredUSB-C wired
BluetoothWired designUSB-C wired design
Bluetooth RangeWired design—
Multipoint ConnectionWired designNo
ConnectorUSB-CUSB-C
Cable Length—No audio cable
App Support—No

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple EarPods with USB-CJBL Tune 310C USB
Voice AssistantSiri via connected Apple device—
Special FeaturesAnatomically shaped EarPods designHi-Res Audio; three-button remote

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple EarPods with USB-CJBL Tune 310C USB
Active Noise CancellationNoNo
Transparency / Ambient ModeNoNo
Spatial AudioNoNo
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphone1 microphones
Audio FeaturesEngineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bassJBL Pure Bass Sound
Drivers—9 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response—20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance—16 ohms

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationApple EarPods with USB-CJBL Tune 310C USB
Case TypeNo charging caseNo 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

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationApple EarPods with USB-CJBL Tune 310C USB
ControlsIn-line remote for volume, media playback and callsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsFixed open-fit earbud designEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple EarPods with USB-CJBL Tune 310C USB
Headphones / EarbudsEarPods (USB-C)JBL Tune 310C USB-C headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableNo charging requiredUSB charging cable
Audio CableIntegrated cableNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesFixed open-fit design3 sizes of ear tips
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Same type: USB-C Wired Earphones.
  • Neither has active noise cancellation.
  • Neither has a transparency / ambient mode.
  • Neither has spatial audio.
  • Both use wired connection.

In summary

The JBL Tune 310C USB is the better buy, as it costs less.

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