JBL Live Beam 3
JBL
87 Overall Score
vs
Anker Space A40 by Anker Auto-Adjustable Active Noise Cancelling Wireless
Anker
83 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | Anker Space A40 by Anker Auto-Adjustable Active Noise Cancelling Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 5 sizes |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.02 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 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) | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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
Anker Space A40 by Anker Auto-Adjustable Active Noise Cancelling Wireless
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
JBL Live Beam 30.671score per dollar
vs
Anker Space A40 by Anker Auto-Adjustable Active Noise Cancelling Wireless1.515score per dollar
Anker Space A40 by Anker Auto-Adjustable Active Noise Cancelling Wireless offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam 3
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
