Plugfones Guardian CY-1
Plugfones
42 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
JBL
86 Overall Score
Scores
Fitness
Budget
Travel
Gaming
Commute
Calls
Music
Specifications
| Plugfones Guardian CY-1 | JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Silicone & Foam (replaceable) | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | 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
Plugfones Guardian CY-1
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average mic (14th percentile)14th %ile
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
Pricing
Plugfones Guardian CY-1
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 22 of 36 specs.
