JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
JBL
86 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Ear (a) B162
Nothing
76 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Fitness
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Music
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | Nothing Ear (a) B162 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs | 42.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | fast charging |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs | 42.5 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Nothing Ear (a) B162
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (1st percentile)1st %ile
Pricing
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Nothing Ear (a) B162
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 39 specs.
