Weight
- JBL Live Flex 3
- 4.5 g per earbud
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- 5.29 g per earbud
Headphones comparison
JBL Live Flex 3 vs OnePlus Buds Pro 3
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Live Flex 3
KSh 17,300In Stock | 02  OnePlus Buds Pro 3
KSh 17,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the JBL Live Flex 3 if you want a lighter build (4.5 g each). Choose the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 if you want IP55 water resistance and faster recharging (1.17 hours).
Fit
- JBL Live Flex 3
- Open-stick earbuds without sealing tips
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- XS, S, M and L ear tips
Battery life
- JBL Live Flex 3
- Up to 50 hours with the case
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- 10 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off)
Controls
- JBL Live Flex 3
- Earbud touch controls and case touchscreen
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Noise cancellation
- JBL Live Flex 3
- Noise cancellation
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- Active noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Live Flex 3
- Lighter: 4.5 g each (vs 5.29 g).
OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Recharges faster: 1.17 hours (vs 2 hours).
- Supports spatial audio.
- LHDC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Live Flex 3 | OnePlus Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Open-stick earbuds without sealing tips | XS, S, M and L ear tips |
| Weight | 4.5 g per earbud | 5.29 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 50 hours with the case | 10 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off) |
| 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 | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth wireless | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Water resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance |
| Charging time | 2 hours | 70 minutes wired, 2.5 hours wireless |
| Drivers | 12 mm dynamic | 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter |
| Impedance | 13 ohms | 18 ohms woofer, 9 ohms tweeter |
| App support | JBL Headphones | HeyMelody app |
| Voice assistant | Voice assistant configured through JBL Headphones app | Yes, configurable through HeyMelody |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz–40 kHz | 10Hz-40kHz |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Smart Ambient and TalkThru | Yes |
| Case type | Smart Charging Case with 1.45-inch touchscreen | Charging case |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both are rated for up to 10 hours.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
JBL Live Flex 3 is the lighter option to carry; OnePlus Buds Pro 3 trades extra weight for IP55 water and dust resistance and faster recharging.
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