JBL Live Beam 3 vs KICKER TWS3
JBL Live Beam 3
KICKER TWS3
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
KICKER TWS3
Most users praise the KICKER earbuds for their good sound quality and secure fit during sleep. However, a few report issues with low bass, faint static, and pairing problems, leading to mixed overall sentiment.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Secure fit during sleep
- Loud volume
- Great bass
Cons
- Weak bass for some
- Faint static noise
- Pairing issues
- Not loud enough for some
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | KICKER TWS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | โ |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | โ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | โ |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | โ |
| Drivers | 1★ | โ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | โ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | โ |
| Impedance | 16 ฮฉ | โ |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | โ |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | โ |
| Hi-Res Audio | โ★ | โ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | KICKER Bluetooth Earbuds TW3 Wireless Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation, 25-Hour Battery Life, in-Ear Headphones with Dual Microphones for Clearest Voice Clarity Touch Controls |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | โ |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | โ | โ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Hybrid |
| Transparency | โ | โ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | โ | โ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | โ |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | โ |
| Multipoint | โ★ | โ |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | โ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | โ |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | โ |
| Charging | USB-C★ | โ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | 25 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | โ |
| Wireless Charging | โ★ | โ |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | โ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | โ | โ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | โ | โ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | โ |
| Touch Controls | โ | โ |
| App | JBL Headphones | โ |
| Gaming Mode | โ | โ |
| Bone Conduction | โ | โ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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)
KICKER TWS3
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average battery (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (23rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Beam 3 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 40 specs.
