Beats Studio Buds + vs JBL LIVE BUDS 3
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| Feature |  Beats Studio Buds + |  JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 21,000.00 | KSh 19,000.00 |
| Drivers | — | mm dynamic driver |
| Connection | Class 1 Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC | True Adaptive Noise Canceling |
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC off); 6 hours / 24 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) | IP55, Water resistant |
| Weight | 5g per earbud; 49g case | 9.2g per earpiece |
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General
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Beats | JBL |
| Model | Beats Studio Buds + | LIVE BUDS 3 |
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Silver, Blue, Purple, Black |
Design
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5g per earbud; 49g case | 9.2g per earpiece |
| Dimensions | Earbud 20.5 x 18.5 x 15mm; case 72 x 51 x 25.5mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC off); 6 hours / 24 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour | Yes — 4 hours runtime from speed charge |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Charging Time | — | 2 hours from empty |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Class 1 Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| App Support | Beats app on Android; native Apple integration | JBL Headphones app |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
| Connector | — | N/A — wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A — no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Hands-free Siri; configurable Android voice assistant | Yes |
| Special Features | Apple one-touch pairing; Google Fast Pair and Audio Switch | True Wireless |
Audio
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC | True Adaptive Noise Canceling |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Spatial Audio | Spatial audio for Dolby Atmos | Spatial Sound |
| Microphones | 3 microphones per earbud with voice-targeting algorithm | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | Custom acoustic platform; Dolby Atmos spatial audio | JBL Pure Bass Sound, JBL Signature Sound, Voice Aware |
| Drivers | — | mm dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
Charging Case
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in total battery figures above | Up to 30 hours total playback contribution |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 72 x 51 x 25.5mm | — |
| Case Weight | 49g | 73g |
| Case Features | Charging case | Smart case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Multifunction button on each earbud | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) | IP55, Water resistant |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L | Ear tips included |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Beats Studio Buds + earbuds | JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | Type-C USB charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A — not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L | 4 sizes of ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and warranty card | Warranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i) |