Fit
- JBL Live Beam 3
- In-ear design uses sealing ear tips
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- Open-ear design without sealing ear tips
Earbud comparison
JBL Live Beam 3 vs JBL Soundgear Clips
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Live Beam 3
KSh 18,800Out of Stock | 02  JBL Soundgear Clips
KSh 16,800In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The JBL Live Beam 3 is the stronger choice: it offers up to 48 hours with the charging case and has better water and dust protection (IP55) and active noise cancellation, while the JBL Soundgear Clips only has larger 11 mm drivers.
Weight
- JBL Live Beam 3
- 5 g per earbud
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- 6.5 g per earbud
Noise cancellation
- JBL Live Beam 3
- Noise cancellation
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- No noise cancellation
Controls
- JBL Live Beam 3
- Touch controls for everyday use
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- Touch controls you can customise
Connections
- JBL Live Beam 3
- Bluetooth wireless
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- Bluetooth 5.4
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Live Beam 3
- True wireless in-ear earbuds.
- IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Active noise cancellation.
- Rated for up to 48 hours in total with the charging case (vs 32).
- Lighter: 5 g each (vs 6.5 g).
- Virtual surround sound.
JBL Soundgear Clips
- Open-ear true wireless earbuds.
- Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 10 mm).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Live Beam 3 | JBL Soundgear Clips |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Three silicone ear-tip sizes | Open-ear flexible clip design |
| Weight | 5 g per earbud | 6.5 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 48 hours with the case | Up to 8 hours per charge; listed playback: 32 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Earbud touch controls and case touchscreen | Customizable touch controls |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | No noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth wireless | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Case charging | USB-C and wireless | USB-C wired |
| Drivers | 10 mm dynamic | 11 mm dynamic |
| Impedance | 16 ohms | 32 ohms |
| Case type | Smart Charging Case with 1.45-inch touchscreen | Charging case |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both recharge in about 2 hours.
- Same connection: Bluetooth wireless.
- Same app support: JBL Headphones.
In summary
For most buyers the JBL Live Beam 3 is the better buy; the JBL Soundgear Clips makes sense if you want larger 11 mm drivers.
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