JBL Live Beam 3
BZINK H89
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
BZINK H89
Most users find these earbuds offer great value for the price, with good sound quality for podcasts and calls, comfortable fit, and reliable durability. A few complaints mention tinny sound and lack of bass, and one unit had a symmetry defect that was quickly refunded by the seller. Overall, they are praised for staying in the ears and being compatible with various devices.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good sound quality for podcasts
- Comfortable to wear
- Stays in ears securely
- Durable for frequent use
Cons
- Tinny and scratchy sound
- Lack of bass
- Sound cuts out at higher volumes
- Symmetry defect on one unit
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | BZINK H89 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 3 sets of soft eartips |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | USB C Headphones for iPhone 16 15 Pro Max Plus,H89 Type C Earphones with Microphone Deep Bass Crystal Clear Sound Ear Buds,USBC Wired Earbuds for Google Pixel Galaxy S24 S23 S22 S21 S20 A53 |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| 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
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)
BZINK H89
- Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
BZINK H89 offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 40 specs.
