Binary 3.5mm
Binary
30 Overall Score
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JBL Live Beam 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Binary 3.5mm
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JBL Live Beam 3
72 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The JBL Live Flex 3 earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and durable build. Users appreciate the innovative case with its screen and the effective noise cancelling, though some report issues with battery life, pairing, and occasional software bugs. A few reviewers mention the case being large and the price being on the higher side, but overall, the product is seen as a reliable and feature-rich choice.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Durable build
- Innovative case with screen
- Effective noise cancelling
Cons
- Battery life shorter than advertised
- Pairing issues
- Case makes beeping sound
- Loud in-ear knocking noise
- Case is large
Sound quality 7
Battery life 6
Case design 5
Noise cancelling 4
Durability 3
Pairing connectivity 3
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Specifications
| Binary 3.5mm | JBL Live Beam 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 6★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 13 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 96 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | HiFiGo Binary EP321 MEMS in-Ear Monitor, Direct-Drive MEMS Earphones, 3BA +2DD+1MEMS Hybrid IEM with Iridescent CNC Stainless Steel Faceplates for Musician Audiophile (3.5mm) | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 48 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 68 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Binary 3.5mm
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
JBL Live Beam 3
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Pricing
Binary 3.5mm0.086score per dollar
vs
JBL Live Beam 30.234score per dollar
JBL Live Beam 3 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam 3
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.
