JBL LIVE BUDS 3 vs Google Pixel Buds Pro
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| Feature |  JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |  Google Pixel Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 19,000.00 | KSh 18,000.00 |
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | True Adaptive Noise Canceling | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal |
| Battery Life | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off | Up to 11 hours / 31 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55, Water resistant | IPX4 earbuds; IPX2 case |
| Weight | 9.2g per earpiece | 6.2g per earbud; 62.4g case with earbuds |
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General
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | |
| Model | LIVE BUDS 3 | Pixel Buds Pro |
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Silver, Blue, Purple, Black | Charcoal, Fog, Lemongrass, Coral, Bay, Porcelain |
Design
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 9.2g per earpiece | 6.2g per earbud; 62.4g case with earbuds |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud 22.33 x 22.03 x 23.72mm; case 63.2 x 50 x 25mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off | Up to 11 hours / 31 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Charging Time | 2 hours from empty | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes — 4 hours runtime from speed charge | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes (Qi case) |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Connector | N/A — wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A — no audio cable | — |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | Google Pixel Buds app on Android |
Features
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Yes | Google Assistant |
| Special Features | True Wireless | Google Fast Pair; Audio Switch; Find My Device |
| Sensors | — | Capacitive touch, IR proximity, motion accelerometer and gyroscope |
Audio
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 40 kHz | — |
| Impedance | 16Ω | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | True Adaptive Noise Canceling | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Spatial Sound | Spatial Audio with head tracking on compatible Pixel devices |
| Microphones | 6 microphones | Three microphones per earbud |
| Audio Features | JBL Pure Bass Sound, JBL Signature Sound, Voice Aware | Volume EQ; five-band EQ; active in-ear pressure relief |
Charging Case
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 30 hours total playback contribution | Included in total battery figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Case Weight | 73g | 62.4g with earbuds |
| Case Features | Smart case | Protective charging case |
| Case Dimensions | — | 63.2 x 50 x 25mm |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Capacitive touch and swipe controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55, Water resistant | IPX4 earbuds; IPX2 case |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Ear tips included | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds | Pixel Buds Pro earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | Type-C USB charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A — not included | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | 4 sizes of ear tips | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L |
| Documentation | Warranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i) | Quick start guide and safety documentation |