JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
JBL
87 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Wireless
Google
58 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Fitness
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Music
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.07 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 | ✓★ | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Wireless
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 36 specs.