Weight
- JBL Live Pro 2
- 4.8 g per earbud
- JBL LIVE BUDS 3
- 9.2 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
JBL Live Pro 2 vs JBL LIVE BUDS 3
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Live Pro 2
KSh 18,000In Stock | 02  JBL LIVE BUDS 3
KSh 19,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The JBL LIVE BUDS 3 has better water and dust protection (IP55) and virtual surround sound and offers wireless charging, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is lighter on the head and has larger 11 mm drivers.
Connections
- JBL Live Pro 2
- Bluetooth 5.2 connection
- JBL LIVE BUDS 3
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Controls
- JBL Live Pro 2
- Touch controls for playback
- JBL LIVE BUDS 3
- Touch controls for everyday use
Battery life
- JBL Live Pro 2
- Up to 40 hours
- JBL LIVE BUDS 3
- Up to 30 hours with the case
Water resistance
- JBL Live Pro 2
- IPX5 water and dust resistance
- JBL LIVE BUDS 3
- IP55 water and dust resistance
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Live Pro 2
- Lighter: 4.8 g each (vs 9.2 g).
- Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 10 mm).
- Lower price: KSh 18,000 (vs KSh 19,000).
JBL LIVE BUDS 3
- IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IPX5).
- Wireless charging.
- Spatial Sound.
- Virtual surround sound.
- Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2022).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Live Pro 2 | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Ear tips included | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 4.8 g per earbud | 9.2 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 40 hours | Up to 30 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Touch Control | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IPX5 water and dust resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes, 4 hours runtime from speed charge |
| Spatial audio | No | Spatial Sound |
| Case features | Standard charging case | Smart case |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
In summary
For most buyers the JBL LIVE BUDS 3 is the better buy; the JBL Live Pro 2 makes sense if you want a lighter fit.
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