JBL Live Buds Live Buds 3
JBL
86 Overall Score
vs
KZ AST
KZ
32 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Fitness
Gaming
Calls
Commute
Music
Specifications
| JBL Live Buds Live Buds 3 | KZ AST | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.03 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | balanced armature |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 26 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 97 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | KZ AST in-Ear Monitor, 12 BA Driver HiFi Earphones, Bass Noise Cancelling Headphones with Detachable 2pin Cable for Audio Engineers Musicians Audiophile |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 5 | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 60 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JBL Headphones | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Buds Live Buds 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31th percentile)
KZ AST
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong anc (71th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average mic (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Buds Live Buds 3
KZ AST
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Buds Live Buds 3
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 22 of 40 specs.
