JBL Live Beam 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
vs
Avantree E171
Avantree
35 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Live Beam 3
72 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The JBL Live Flex 3 earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and durable build. Users appreciate the innovative case with its screen and the effective noise cancelling, though some report issues with battery life, pairing, and occasional software bugs. A few reviewers mention the case being large and the price being on the higher side, but overall, the product is seen as a reliable and feature-rich choice.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Durable build
- Innovative case with screen
- Effective noise cancelling
Cons
- Battery life shorter than advertised
- Pairing issues
- Case makes beeping sound
- Loud in-ear knocking noise
- Case is large
Sound quality 7
Battery life 6
Case design 5
Noise cancelling 4
Durability 3
Pairing connectivity 3
Avantree E171
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | Avantree E171 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 3 different sizes of silicone ear buds |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.03 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Avantree E171 - AUX 3.5mm Wired Earbuds with Microphone & in-Line Volume Control, Compatible with Traditional 3.5mm AUX Phones Corded Headphones with Ear Hook for Running & Sports, Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam 3
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Avantree E171
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average sound (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Beam 30.037score per dollar
vs
Avantree E1710.080score per dollar
Avantree E171 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam 3
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 24 of 41 specs.
