Apple AirPods Max
Apple
29 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live Beam 3
JBL
87 Overall Score
Scores
Fitness
Travel
Budget
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Music
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max | JBL Live Beam 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | — | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 96 dB★ |
| 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 (Silver) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 48 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 68 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average comfort (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average mic (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
JBL Live Beam 3
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam 3
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 39 specs.