JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3
JBL
89 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation
Apple
32 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
Commute
Calls
Music
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3 | Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | In Ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | 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 | ✓★ | — |
| 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★ | — |
| 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 Live Beam 3
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation
- Strong anc (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average mic (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Beam Live Beam 30.021score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation0.011score per dollar
JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3 offers 1.9x better value for money
JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3
Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 36 specs.
