Sony EX Series MDREX155AP/B
Sony
46 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live Beam 3
JBL
87 Overall Score
Scores
Fitness
Travel
Budget
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Music
Specifications
| Sony EX Series MDREX155AP/B | JBL Live Beam 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.00 kg★ | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 96 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sony MDREX155AP in-Ear Earbud Headphones/Headset with mic for Phone Call, Black (MDR-EX155AP/B) | JBL Live Beam 3 - True Wireless Noise-Cancelling Stick-Closed Earbuds, 48Hrs Total Playback, Wireless Charging, 6 Mics for Perfect Calls, Multi-Point Connection, IP55 Waterproof and dustproof (Blue) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 48 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 68 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony EX Series MDREX155AP/B
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
JBL Live Beam 3
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam 3
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 39 specs.