JBL Live Beam 3
JBL
87 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 301045-06-00-309
Bowers & Wilkins
61 Overall Score
Scores
Fitness
Travel
Budget
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Music
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 301045-06-00-309 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | carbon cone |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 12 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 | 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 (Silver) | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 15 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Bowers and Wilkins Music App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 301045-06-00-309
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam 3
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.