JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
JBL
86 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100
Bose
83 Overall Score
Scores
Fitness
Budget
Travel
Gaming
Commute
Calls
Music
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.07 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds - True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation and Mic, USB-C Charging, IPX4 Rating, Up to 8.5 Hours of Playtime, Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adjustable |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 8.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 20 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | 21.25 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Bose QCE |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.