JBL Live Beam 3
Devialet Gemini II
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
Devialet Gemini II
The Devialet Gemini II earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, with many users calling them the best-sounding wireless earbuds they have ever heard. The bass is deep and clear, mids and highs are crisp, and the overall audio fidelity is praised by audiophiles. However, significant and recurring complaints about Bluetooth connectivity issues, such as random disconnections and earbuds stopping playback after loud noises, prevent many from giving a perfect score. Call quality is also noted as mediocre by several reviewers, and the high price point makes these flaws harder to accept.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep and clear bass
- Crisp highs and mids
- Audiophile-grade audio fidelity
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Earbuds disconnect after loud noises
- Mediocre call quality
- High price for flawed performance
- Earbuds fall out during exercise
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | Devialet Gemini II | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 120 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 96 dB | 120 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, aptX, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m | 20 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Devialet Gemini |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| 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)
Devialet Gemini II
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
JBL Live Beam 3
Devialet Gemini II
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.
