JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM
JBL
82 Overall Score
vs
HyperX Cloud Earbuds BN7S0AA
HyperX
25 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM | HyperX Cloud Earbuds BN7S0AA | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stick-closed earbuds | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| 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 (Purple) | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hour playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones App | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
HyperX Cloud Earbuds BN7S0AA
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM0.482score per dollar
vs
HyperX Cloud Earbuds BN7S0AA0.628score per dollar
HyperX Cloud Earbuds BN7S0AA offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.
