JBL Live Beam 3
ThtRht Retractable Earphone
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
ThtRht Retractable Earphone
The retractable earphones are praised for their tidy design and convenience, especially for air travel. However, the cord length is a major complaint, with many users finding it too short for comfortable use, such as keeping a phone in a pocket. Sound quality is generally considered acceptable, but the lack of a microphone for calls is a notable drawback.
Pros
- Tidy retractable design
- Convenient for air travel
- Acceptable sound quality
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Cord too short (approx. 28")
- No microphone for phone calls
- Not long enough for pocket use
- Limited compatibility with Android
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | ThtRht Retractable Earphone | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | wired, retractable cable |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| 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★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | 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 (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
ThtRht Retractable Earphone
- Strong affordability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average sound (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Pricing
ThtRht Retractable Earphone offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 25 of 41 specs.
