Weight
- JBL Live Flex 3
- 4.5 g per earbud
- JBL Live Pro 2
- 4.8 g per earbud
Headphones comparison
JBL Live Flex 3 vs JBL Live Pro 2
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Live Flex 3
KSh 17,300In Stock | 02  JBL Live Pro 2
KSh 18,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the JBL Live Flex 3 if you want wireless case charging, JBL Spatial Sound and case wireless charging. Choose the JBL Live Pro 2 if you want IPX5 water resistance and longer battery life (up to 40 hours).
Connections
- JBL Live Flex 3
- Charging case uses USB-C
- JBL Live Pro 2
- Uses USB-C
Controls
- JBL Live Flex 3
- Touch controls for everyday use
- JBL Live Pro 2
- Touch controls for playback
Fit
- JBL Live Flex 3
- Open-stick earbuds without sealing tips
- JBL Live Pro 2
- Ear tips included
Battery life
- JBL Live Flex 3
- Up to 50 hours with the case
- JBL Live Pro 2
- Up to 40 hours
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Live Flex 3
- Wireless case charging.
- JBL Spatial Sound.
- Case wireless charging.
- Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2022).
- Lower price: KSh 17,300 (vs KSh 18,000).
- Charging case uses USB-C.
JBL Live Pro 2
- IPX5 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 10 hours).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Live Flex 3 | JBL Live Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Open-stick earbuds without sealing tips | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 4.5 g per earbud | 4.8 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 50 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 | IP54 water and dust resistance | IPX5 water and dust resistance |
| Charging time | 2 hours | 2 hours from empty |
| Drivers | 12 mm dynamic | 11 mm dynamic drivers |
| Impedance | 13 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
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Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both recharge in about 2 hours.
- Both are made by JBL.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
Choose Live Pro 2 for IPX5 water and dust resistance and longer rated battery life; Live Flex 3 offers wireless case charging at a lower price.
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