Weight
- JBL Live Beam 3
- 5 g per earbud
- JBL Live Pro 2
- 4.8 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
JBL Live Beam 3 vs JBL Live Pro 2
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Live Beam 3
KSh 18,800Out of Stock | 02  JBL Live Pro 2
KSh 18,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The JBL Live Beam 3 has better water and dust protection (IP55) and virtual surround sound and offers wireless case charging, while the JBL Live Pro 2 lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours) and has larger 11 mm drivers.
Connections
- JBL Live Beam 3
- Charging case uses USB-C
- JBL Live Pro 2
- Uses USB-C
Controls
- JBL Live Beam 3
- Touch controls for everyday use
- JBL Live Pro 2
- Touch controls for playback
Fit
- JBL Live Beam 3
- Three silicone ear-tip sizes
- JBL Live Pro 2
- Ear tips included
Battery life
- JBL Live Beam 3
- Up to 48 hours with the case
- JBL Live Pro 2
- Up to 40 hours
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Live Beam 3
- IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IPX5).
- Wireless case charging.
- JBL Spatial Sound.
- Case wireless charging.
- Virtual surround sound.
- Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2022).
JBL Live Pro 2
- Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 12 hours).
- Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 10 mm).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Live Beam 3 | JBL Live Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Three silicone ear-tip sizes | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 5 g per earbud | 4.8 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 48 hours with the case | Up to 40 hours |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Earbud touch controls and case touchscreen | Touch Control |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth wireless | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | IPX5 water and dust resistance |
| Charging time | 2 hours | 2 hours from empty |
| Drivers | 10 mm dynamic | 11 mm dynamic drivers |
| Impedance | 16 ohms | 16Ω |
| App support | JBL Headphones | JBL Headphones app |
| Voice assistant | Voice assistant configured through JBL Headphones app | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Smart Ambient and TalkThru | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Case type | Smart Charging Case with 1.45-inch touchscreen | Charging case |
| Case features | Touchscreen music, volume, calls and EQ controls | Standard charging case |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- 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.
- Both recharge in about 2 hours.
In summary
Get the JBL Live Beam 3 if you want better water and dust protection and virtual surround sound, or the JBL Live Pro 2 if you would rather have longer battery life and larger 11 mm drivers.
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