Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/B
Sony
45 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
JBL
87 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Fitness
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Music
Specifications
| Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/B | JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | In-Ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 8★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 8 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 100 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 100 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 96 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sony MDR-EX15LP In-Ear Headphones, 9mm Drivers, Black | — |
| 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★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 36 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | 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
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/B
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/B4.454score per dollar
vs
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM0.867score per dollar
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/B offers 5.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 37 specs.
