JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
JBL
87 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy S2FYW-P740
Skullcandy
57 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | Skullcandy S2FYW-P740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | 95 dB |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | 95 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | — | Skullcandy Mod Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Up to 32 Hours Battery, Noise Isolating Fit, Sweat and Water Resistant, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | 34 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Skull-iQ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
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
Skullcandy S2FYW-P740
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average sound (6th percentile)6th %ile
Pricing
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM0.546score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy S2FYW-P7401.911score per dollar
Skullcandy S2FYW-P740 offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 37 specs.
