JBL Live Beam 3
JBL
82 Overall Score
vs
Sony MDR-NC300D
Sony
27 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Live Beam 3
72 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
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
Sound quality 7
Battery life 6
Case design 5
Noise cancelling 4
Durability 3
Pairing connectivity 3
Sony MDR-NC300D
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | Sony MDR-NC300D | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | vertical-in-the-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 16 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 | JBL Live Beam 3 - True Wireless Noise-Cancelling Closed-Stick Earbuds, 48Hrs Total Playback, Wireless Charging, 6 Mics for Perfect Calls, Multi-Point Connection, IP55 Waterproof and dustproof | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | AI noise canceling |
| 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★ | — |
| 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 connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Sony MDR-NC300D
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Beam 30.036score per dollar
vs
Sony MDR-NC300D0.004score per dollar
JBL Live Beam 3 offers 9.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam 3
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 23 of 39 specs.
