Weight
- JBL Live Beam 3
- 5 g per earbud
- JBL LIVE BUDS 3
- 9.2 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
JBL Live Beam 3 vs JBL LIVE BUDS 3
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Live Beam 3
KSh 18,800Out of Stock | 02  JBL LIVE BUDS 3
KSh 19,000In 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 is lighter on the head, while the JBL LIVE BUDS 3 is slimmer.
Connections
- JBL Live Beam 3
- Charging case uses USB-C
- JBL LIVE BUDS 3
- Uses USB-C
Fit
- JBL Live Beam 3
- Three silicone ear-tip sizes
- JBL LIVE BUDS 3
- Ear tips included
Battery life
- JBL Live Beam 3
- Up to 48 hours with the case
- JBL LIVE BUDS 3
- Up to 30 hours with the case
Controls
- JBL Live Beam 3
- Earbud touch controls and case touchscreen
- JBL LIVE BUDS 3
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Live Beam 3
- Rated for up to 48 hours in total with the charging case (vs 30).
- Lighter: 5 g each (vs 9.2 g).
- Charging case uses USB-C.
- Hi-Res Audio certified.
JBL LIVE BUDS 3
- Slimmer: 15.9 mm thick (vs 22.51 mm).
- Uses USB-C for charging.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Live Beam 3 | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Three silicone ear-tip sizes | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 5 g per earbud | 9.2 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 48 hours with the case | Up to 30 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Earbud touch controls and case touchscreen | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth wireless | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance |
| Charging time | 2 hours | 2 hours from empty |
| Drivers | 10 mm dynamic | 10 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 | Smart case |
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Detailed comparison
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These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both are rated IP55.
- 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.
In summary
For most buyers the JBL Live Beam 3 is the better buy; the JBL LIVE BUDS 3 makes sense if you want a slimmer build.
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