Weight
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- 5.29 g per earbud
- JBL Live Flex
- 10.4 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
OnePlus Buds Pro 3 vs JBL Live Flex
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  OnePlus Buds Pro 3
KSh 17,000In Stock | 02  JBL Live Flex
KSh 17,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 has better water and dust protection (IP55) and faster recharging (1.17 hours) and is lighter on the head, while the JBL Live Flex lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours).
Connections
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- JBL Live Flex
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Controls
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- Touch controls for everyday use
- JBL Live Flex
- Touch controls for playback
Fit
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- XS, S, M and L ear tips
- JBL Live Flex
- Ear tips included
Battery life
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- 10 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off)
- JBL Live Flex
- Up to 40 hours
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Recharges faster: 1.17 hours (vs 2 hours).
- Wireless charging: (case).
- Case wireless charging.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
- Lower price: KSh 17,000 (vs KSh 17,500).
JBL Live Flex
- Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 10 hours).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | OnePlus Buds Pro 3 | JBL Live Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | XS, S, M and L ear tips | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 5.29 g per earbud | 10.4 g per earbud |
| Battery life | 10 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off) | Up to 40 hours |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch Control |
| Noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Charging time | 70 minutes wired, 2.5 hours wireless | 2 hours from empty |
| Drivers | 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter | 12 mm dynamic drivers |
| Impedance | 18 ohms woofer, 9 ohms tweeter | 32Ω |
| App support | HeyMelody app | JBL Headphones app |
| Voice assistant | Yes, configurable through HeyMelody | Yes |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-40kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Case features | Protective charging case | Standard charging 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 3 is the better buy; the JBL Live Flex makes sense if you want longer battery life.
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