JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM
JBL
82 Overall Score
vs
Anker D1301
Anker
62 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM
75 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Sound quality 8
Noise cancellation 7
Charging case screen 5
Firmware and bugs 4
Battery life 4
Fit and comfort 4
Anker D1301
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM | Anker D1301 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stick-closed earbuds | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 4 x Silicone Eartips, 4 x Foam Eartips |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 4.599999904632568 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 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 Cancellation, Adaptive Snore Masking, AI Brainwave Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 9 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hour playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | 45 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones App | Soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Anker D1301
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average sound (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM0.628score per dollar
vs
Anker D13010.378score per dollar
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3PURAM
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 35 specs.
