JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
JBL
86 Overall Score
vs
S66
100SEASHELL
22 Overall Score
Scores
Fitness
Budget
Travel
Gaming
Commute
Calls
Music
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | S66 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JBL Headphones | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
S66
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average mic (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM0.075score per dollar
vs
S660.169score per dollar
S66 offers 2.3x better value for money
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 23 of 36 specs.
