JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
JBL
87 Overall Score
vs
KZ Gale
KZ
40 Overall Score
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Specifications
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | KZ Gale | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | 3 different silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | KZ Gale Wired Earbuds with Microphone, HiFi Deep Bass Comfort-Fit Ear Buds for Gaming, Super-Linear Driver IEM for Gaming, Compatible for PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo, Switch, Steam Deck (Mic) |
| 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★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| 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
KZ Gale
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong sound (73rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM0.033score per dollar
vs
KZ Gale0.078score per dollar
KZ Gale offers 2.4x better value for money
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
KZ Gale
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 38 specs.
