JBL Live Beam 3
JBL
87 Overall Score
vs
Shure SE215
Shure
21 Overall Score
Scores
Fitness
Travel
Budget
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Music
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | Shure SE215 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | over-the-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 21 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 18 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 17 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 107 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | JBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling stick-closed earbuds, 48Hrs total playback, Wireless Charging, 6 Mics for perfect calls, Multi-point connection, IP55 waterproof and dustproof (Silver) | Shure SE215 Special Edition Sound-Isolating Earphones, White |
| 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★ | proprietary |
| 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 | Apple & Android |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JBL Headphones | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam 3
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Shure SE215
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam 3
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 22 of 39 specs.