JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3
JBL
88 Overall Score
vs
Devialet Gemini II
Devialet
68 Overall Score
Scores
Fitness
Budget
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Music
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3 | Devialet Gemini II | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 120 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 96 dB | 120 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 20 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Devialet Gemini |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
Devialet Gemini II
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
JBL Live Beam Live Beam 30.202score per dollar
vs
Devialet Gemini II0.128score per dollar
JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.
