JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
JBL
87 Overall Score
vs
Republic Audio ECHO-ALPHA-1
Republic Audio
27 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | Republic Audio ECHO-ALPHA-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | neckband |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.08 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 | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | — | Echo-Alpha-1 | 24hr Battery Life | Lightweight | Neckband Bluetooth Earbuds (Desert) | an American Brand Built to Handle More reps, More Miles, and More of Life |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JBL Headphones | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | 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
Republic Audio ECHO-ALPHA-1
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM0.033score per dollar
vs
Republic Audio ECHO-ALPHA-10.020score per dollar
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM offers 1.7x better value for money
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Republic Audio ECHO-ALPHA-1
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 37 specs.
