JBL Live Beam 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
vs
SoundPEATS H3
SoundPEATS
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Fitness
Music
Calls
Commute
Gaming
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stick-closed earbuds | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.20 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 3★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SoundPEATS H3 Hi-Res Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with LDAC, aptX Lossless, Triple Units, 55dB Active Noise Cancellation, 6 AI Microphones, Transparent Mode, BT5.4, APP, 37H, IPX5, Titanium Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hour playback | 10 minutes for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | 37 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones App | PeatsAudio App |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam 3
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
SoundPEATS H3
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: SoundPEATS H3
Scores 89 overall, wins 1 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 29 specs.
