Apple 202MC
Apple
43 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3
JBL
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Fitness
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Gaming
Commute
Calls
Music
Specifications
| Apple 202MC | JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | X, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.03 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 8 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 23 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 96 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Vibes 202MC USB-C Wired Earbuds - USBC HiFi in Ear Headphones for iPhone 17/16/15 - Noise Isolating Ear Buds w/ Mic - Clear Sound, Deep Bass & Comfort-Fit Earphones - Silver Plated Cord, Carrying Case | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 36 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 68 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Apple 202MC
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong sound (76th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
Pricing
Apple 202MC1.010score per dollar
vs
JBL Live Beam Live Beam 30.593score per dollar
Apple 202MC offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 37 specs.
