Weight
- JBL Live Beam 3
- 5 g per earbud
- JBL Live Flex
- 10.4 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
JBL Live Beam 3 vs JBL Live Flex
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Live Beam 3
KSh 18,800Out of Stock | 02  JBL Live Flex
KSh 17,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The JBL Live Beam 3 has better water and dust protection (IP55), is lighter on the head and offers wireless case charging, while the JBL Live Flex lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours) and has larger 12 mm drivers.
Connections
- JBL Live Beam 3
- Charging case uses USB-C
- JBL Live Flex
- Uses USB-C
Controls
- JBL Live Beam 3
- Touch controls for everyday use
- JBL Live Flex
- Touch controls for playback
Fit
- JBL Live Beam 3
- Three silicone ear-tip sizes
- JBL Live Flex
- Ear tips included
Battery life
- JBL Live Beam 3
- Up to 48 hours with the case
- JBL Live Flex
- Up to 40 hours
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Live Beam 3
- IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Wireless case charging.
- Case wireless charging.
- Lighter: 5 g each (vs 10.4 g).
- Charging case uses USB-C.
- Hi-Res Audio certified.
JBL Live Flex
- Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 12 hours).
- Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 10 mm).
- Uses USB-C for charging.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Live Beam 3 | JBL Live Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Three silicone ear-tip sizes | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 5 g per earbud | 10.4 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 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Charging time | 2 hours | 2 hours from empty |
| Drivers | 10 mm dynamic | 12 mm dynamic drivers |
| Impedance | 16 ohms | 32Ω |
| 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 a lighter fit, or the JBL Live Flex if you would rather have longer battery life and larger 12 mm drivers.
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