JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3
JBL
89 Overall Score
vs
Apple 2 Pack Lightning
Apple
30 Overall Score
Scores
Fitness
Budget
Travel
Gaming
Commute
Calls
Music
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3 | Apple 2 Pack Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | 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 | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | — | [Apple MFi Certified] 2 Pack Lightning Headphones, True Plug and Play Wired Earbuds for iPhone with Microphone & Volume Control, in-Ear Earphones Compatible with iPhone 14 13 12 11 Pro Max XS XR 8 7 |
| 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★ | Lightning |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | Lightning |
| 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
JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Apple 2 Pack Lightning
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 37 specs.