JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM
JBL
82 Overall Score
vs
iLive Waterproof Truly Wireless Earbuds iAEBTW53B
iLive
11 Overall Score
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Specifications
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM | iLive Waterproof Truly Wireless Earbuds iAEBTW53B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stick-closed earbuds | ear-hook |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | JBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling stick-closed earbuds, 48Hrs total playback, Wireless Charging, 6 Mics for perfect calls, Multi-point connection, IP55 waterproof and dustproof (Purple) | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hour playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JBL Headphones App | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX7 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
iLive Waterproof Truly Wireless Earbuds iAEBTW53B
- Below average battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM0.021score per dollar
vs
iLive Waterproof Truly Wireless Earbuds iAEBTW53B0.007score per dollar
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM offers 3.0x better value for money
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM
iLive Waterproof Truly Wireless Earbuds iAEBTW53B
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.
