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Google Pixel Buds A-Series vs JBL Endurance Peak 3

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

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Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Google Pixel Buds A-Series

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.06 g per earbud.
  • Up to 24 hours with the case.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 15,500In Stock
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JBL Endurance Peak 3

JBL Endurance Peak 3

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 25 g per earbud.
  • Up to 50 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Connects to one device at a time.
KSh 15,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 lasts longer per charge (50 hours) and has better water and dust protection (IP68) and an ambient mode to hear your surroundings, while the Google Pixel Buds A-Series is lighter on the head and has larger 12 mm drivers.

Weight

Google Pixel Buds A-Series
5.06 g per earbud
JBL Endurance Peak 3
25 g per earbud

Battery life

Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Up to 24 hours with the case
JBL Endurance Peak 3
Up to 40 hours with the case

Connections

Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Bluetooth 5.0 connection
JBL Endurance Peak 3
Bluetooth 5.2 connection

Controls

Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Touch controls for everyday use
JBL Endurance Peak 3
Touch controls for playback

Fit

Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Silicone ear tips, S/M/L
JBL Endurance Peak 3
Ear tips included

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel Buds A-Series

  • Lighter: 5.06 g each (vs 25 g).
  • Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 10 mm).

JBL Endurance Peak 3

  • Rated for up to 50 hours per charge (vs 5).
  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Rated for up to 40 hours in total with the charging case (vs 24).
  • Ambient Aware, TalkThru.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2 (vs 5.0).
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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PriorityGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesJBL Endurance Peak 3
Weight5.06 g per earbud25 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours with the caseUp to 50 hours per charge; up to 40 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.2
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance
Charging15 minutes provides up to 3 hoursYes
SoftwareWorks with the Google Pixel Buds appWorks with the JBL Headphones app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesJBL Endurance Peak 3
BrandGoogleJBL
ModelPixel Buds A-SeriesEndurance Peak 3
Announced20212022
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorClearly White, Dark Olive, Charcoal, SeaWhite Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesJBL Endurance Peak 3
Weight5.06g per earbud; 42.8g case with earbuds25g per earpiece
DimensionsEarbud 20.7 x 29.3 x 17.5mm; case 63 x 47 x 25mm51.92 × 40.65 × 29.34 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesJBL Endurance Peak 3
Battery LifeUp to 5 hours; up to 24 hours with charging caseUp to 50 hours
Fast Charging15 minutes provides up to 3 hoursYes
Charging PortUSB-C (case)USB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Charging Time—2 hours from empty

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesJBL Endurance Peak 3
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.2
App SupportGoogle Pixel Buds app on AndroidJBL Headphones app
Multipoint Connection—No
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesJBL Endurance Peak 3
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant—
SensorsCapacitive touch and IR proximity sensors—
Special FeaturesGoogle Fast Pair; real-time translation on supported devicesPowerhook, Twistlock, Secure Fit

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesJBL Endurance Peak 3
DriversCustom-designed 12mm dynamic drivers10 mm dynamic drivers
Audio CodecsAAC, SBC—
Active Noise CancellationNoNo
Transparency / Ambient ModeNoAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioNoNo
MicrophonesDual beamforming microphones4 microphones
Audio FeaturesAdaptive Sound; Bass BoostJBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware
Frequency Response—20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance—16Ω

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesJBL Endurance Peak 3
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in total battery figures aboveUp to 40 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNoNo
Case Dimensions63 x 47 x 25mm90.93 × 57.94 × 35.57 mm
Case Weight42.8g with earbuds76g
Case FeaturesProtective charging caseStandard charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesJBL Endurance Peak 3
ControlsCapacitive touch controlsTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 (earbuds)IP68, Waterproof
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tips, S/M/LEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Buds A-SeriesJBL Endurance Peak 3
Headphones / EarbudsPixel Buds A-Series earbudsJBL Endurance Peak 3 earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB Type-C charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesSilicone ear tips, S/M/Lenhancer; 3 sizes of eartips
DocumentationQuick start guide and safety documentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Neither has active noise cancellation.
  • Neither has spatial audio.

In summary

For most buyers the JBL Endurance Peak 3 is the better buy; the Google Pixel Buds A-Series makes sense if you want a lighter fit.

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