JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
JBL
86 Overall Score
vs
HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S
HyperX
23 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S Red |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S Red |
| 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
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S
- Below average mic (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM0.659score per dollar
vs
HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S0.404score per dollar
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 24 of 37 specs.
