JBL LIVE BUDS 3 vs CMF Ear (3) B173
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| Feature |  JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |  CMF Ear (3) B173 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 19,000.00 | KSh 21,500.00 |
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | 12mm dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | True Adaptive Noise Canceling | Up to 45dB ANC |
| Battery Life | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off | Up to 5.5 hours with ANC; up to 38 hours total with charging case (ANC off) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55, Water resistant | IP54 earbuds |
| Weight | 9.2g per earpiece | — |
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General
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | CMF Ear (3) B173 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | — |
| Model | LIVE BUDS 3 | Ear (3) (B173) |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Silver, Blue, Purple, Black | White, Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | CMF Ear (3) B173 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 9.2g per earpiece | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | CMF Ear (3) B173 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off | Up to 5.5 hours with ANC; up to 38 hours total with charging case (ANC off) |
| Charging Time | 2 hours from empty | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes — 4 hours runtime from speed charge | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes (case) |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | CMF Ear (3) B173 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| Connector | N/A — wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A — no audio cable | — |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | Nothing X |
Features
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | CMF Ear (3) B173 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Yes | — |
| Special Features | True Wireless | Super Mic in charging case; Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
Audio
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | CMF Ear (3) B173 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | 12mm dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 40 kHz | — |
| Impedance | 16Ω | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | True Adaptive Noise Canceling | Up to 45dB ANC |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | — |
| Spatial Audio | Spatial Sound | — |
| Microphones | 6 microphones | Breakthrough Super Mic technology |
| Audio Features | JBL Pure Bass Sound, JBL Signature Sound, Voice Aware | 24-bit Hi-Res Audio with LDAC |
Charging Case
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | CMF Ear (3) B173 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 30 hours total playback contribution | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | — |
| Case Weight | 73g | — |
| Case Features | Smart case | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | CMF Ear (3) B173 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55, Water resistant | IP54 earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Ear tips included | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 | CMF Ear (3) B173 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds | Ear (3) (B173) 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 | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | Warranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i) | Quick start and safety documentation |