JBL Live Beam 3
EarFun Air Pro 4+
What Buyers Say
JBL Live Beam 3
The JBL Live Beam 3 earbuds receive largely positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, deep bass, and innovative charging case with a touchscreen that allows control without a phone. Users appreciate the customizable EQ, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, though some note the ANC is not the best and the case battery life could be better. However, a significant minority report severe issues with firmware updates causing one earbud to stop working, poor customer support, and bugs like random reconnection or settings resetting, leading to a strong warning against purchase.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Deep and rich bass
- Innovative touchscreen charging case
- Customizable EQ via app
- Effective noise cancellation
Cons
- Firmware update failures causing earbud malfunction
- Poor customer support
- Case battery life subpar
- ANC not the best
- Bugs like random reconnection and settings reset
EarFun Air Pro 4+
The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds deliver exceptional value, with users praising their high-end sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and robust battery life. Many reviewers note they outperform far more expensive competitors like AirPods Pro and Sony XM4s, especially after customizing the EQ via the app. A few minor issues include occasional fit adjustments and a quirk with single-bud Bluetooth connectivity, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with LDAC and aptX Lossless
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life (11 hours per charge)
- Great value for money
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Single-bud Bluetooth connectivity quirk
- Occasional fit adjustments needed
- LDAC disables multipoint pairing
- Le Audio not working for some users
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | s |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 100 dB |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | JBL Live Beam 3 - True Wireless Noise-Cancelling Closed-Stick Earbuds, 48Hrs Total Playback, Wireless Charging, 6 Mics for Perfect Calls, Multi-Point Connection, IP55 Waterproof and dustproof | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LE Audio, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs | 54 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, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | EarFun Audio App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam 3
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
EarFun Air Pro 4+
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
JBL Live Beam 3
EarFun Air Pro 4+
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.
