Motorola Moto Buds PG38C05764
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM
What Buyers Say
Motorola Moto Buds PG38C05764
The Soundcore earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and value for money, with many users comparing them favorably to premium brands like Bose and Samsung. However, some users report issues with connectivity, battery life not meeting advertised claims, and fit problems for certain ear shapes. A few negative experiences include units that never worked properly or had intermittent disconnection issues.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Easy pairing and setup
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Intermittent connectivity issues
- Battery life shorter than advertised
- Fit issues for some ear shapes
- Occasional bug requiring restart
- Mediocre sound quality for some users
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM
The JBL Live Beam 3 earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, deep bass, and innovative charging case with a touchscreen. Users appreciate the customizable app, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit. However, some report issues with firmware updates causing one earbud to fail, accidental touch controls, and a case that unlocks in pockets. The ANC is generally good but not top-tier, and battery life could be better for active users.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Deep bass
- Innovative charging case with touchscreen
- Customizable app
- Effective noise cancellation
Cons
- Firmware update failures
- Accidental touch controls
- Case unlocks in pocket
- ANC not top-tier
- Battery life could be better
Scores
Specifications
| Motorola Moto Buds PG38C05764 | JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | stick-closed earbuds |
| Weight | 0.17 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Motorola Moto Buds+ Headphones with Sound by Bose, Dual Dynamic Drivers and Optimal Resolution Sound, Dolby Head Tracking and Dolby Atmos, Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation - Black | 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 (Purple) |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | dynamic | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 12 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 4 hour playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 38 hrs | 48 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | moto buds app | JBL Headphones App |
| Water Resistance | water-repellent | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Motorola Moto Buds PG38C05764
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
