JBL Live Beam 3
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
What Buyers Say
JBL Live Beam 3
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
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
The Jabra earbuds receive mixed feedback. Users praise the multipoint connectivity for seamlessly switching between work calls and music, making them ideal for remote work. However, a significant complaint is the aggressive sleep mode that causes audio delays after brief silences, rendering them frustrating for video and voice chat. While some find them worth the price, others warn of persistent firmware update issues and a design flaw that has plagued Jabra products for years.
Pros
- Multipoint connectivity for work and music
- Seamless call switching between devices
- Great for remote work and Teams
- Comfortable alternative to headsets
- Good sound quality when active
Cons
- Aggressive sleep mode causing audio delays
- Audio cutouts after brief silence
- Frustrating for video and voice chat
- Persistent firmware update issues
- Design flaw present for years
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | Jabra Evolve2 Buds | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 80 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 8 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7, HSP 1.2, SPP 1.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m | 20 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs | 33 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | 33 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Android & iOS |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP57 |
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 (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
JBL Live Beam 3 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.
