JBL Live Beam 3
JBL
87 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds Fan Edition
Samsung
72 Overall Score
Scores
Fitness
Travel
Budget
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Music
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Fan Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.14 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 60.0099983215332 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| 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 (Silver) | SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds Fan Edition(FE) SM-R400, Active Noise-Cancelling, Wireless Bluetooth v5.2 Earbuds, Android 8.0 and Up - (White) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Android |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam 3
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Buds Fan Edition
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Beam 30.671score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds Fan Edition1.467score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy Buds Fan Edition offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam 3
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 40 specs.
