Jaybird X3 Review: Best Bluetooth Earbuds 2016!

Jaybird X3 is presented as an evolution of the X2, emphasizing a smaller, lighter, and more streamlined design with a flat back. The reviewer notes that the X3s feel more compact and less prone to snag on winter hats or helmet straps, thanks to the flatter rear housing and curved fins that improve stability in the ear. Build quality is highlighted with soft touch matte plastic, added metal reinforcement, and confirmed sweat and water resistance making them suitable for workouts and outdoor use. Sound-wise, the X3 keeps the familiar signature of the X2 while offering a subtle uptick in detail and a slightly wider soundstage, with a new 6mm driver housed in a cone-shaped enclosure. The MySound app is introduced as a key feature, allowing users to sculpt their own sound profile or choose from pre built options, extending customization across devices via firmware updates. A notable change is the controller housing the battery instead of the buds themselves, delivering roughly 8 hours of streaming life and using a cradle charger for recharging. The cradle design adds a small but non trivial burden of carrying the charger cable, yet the overall value is highlighted by a price drop to 129.99, a strategic move that makes the X3 an attractive upgrade over the X2 and a strong competitor in the wireless earbud market. The reviewer wraps by praising the price to performance balance, while pointing viewers to related models like the X2 and Jaybird Freedom as lower and higher end options, and teases upcoming reviews of other devices.

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