JBL Live Beam 3
JBL
87 Overall Score
vs
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven
Bang & Olufsen
83 Overall Score
Scores
Fitness
Travel
Budget
Music
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Silicone Eartip Pairs (Four Sizes), COMPLY Medium Eartip Pair |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 9.199999809265137 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 108 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | JBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling stick-closed earbuds, 48Hrs total playback, Wireless Charging, 6 Mics for perfect calls, Multi-point connection, IP55 waterproof and dustproof (Silver) | AAC, aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 20 Minutes for 1.75 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 68 mAh | 70 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Bang & Olufsen App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam 3
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
JBL Live Beam 30.311score per dollar
vs
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven0.100score per dollar
JBL Live Beam 3 offers 3.1x better value for money
JBL Live Beam 3
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam 3
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
