JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
JBL
87 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser CX True Wireless CX200TW1 BLACK
Sennheiser
72 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | Sennheiser CX True Wireless CX200TW1 BLACK | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 7 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 21 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, aptX |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 9 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 15 min for 1 h playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | 27 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Sennheiser Smart Control App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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
Sennheiser CX True Wireless CX200TW1 BLACK
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM0.033score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser CX True Wireless CX200TW1 BLACK0.024score per dollar
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM offers 1.4x better value for money
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Sennheiser CX True Wireless CX200TW1 BLACK
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.
