JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
JBL
87 Overall Score
vs
Sony WI-C100 WIC100/W
Sony
51 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Fitness
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Music
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | Sony WI-C100 WIC100/W | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | neckband |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | 3x Pair of Different-Sized Eartips |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | — | Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, White |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs | 25 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 10 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| 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★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Sony | Headphones Connect 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
Sony WI-C100 WIC100/W
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM0.033score per dollar
vs
Sony WI-C100 WIC100/W0.081score per dollar
Sony WI-C100 WIC100/W offers 2.5x better value for money
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Sony WI-C100 WIC100/W
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 38 specs.
