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There were a many of things I was glancing forward to seeing with the latest JBL Live Beam 3 when I first got my hands on them. They had some really cool features, like a built-in screen on the charging case and a battery life that was really impressive.
But how do they work when you use them every day? Let us talk about what I thought of the JBL Live Beam 3.
Specification Table
Feature | Specification |
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Driver | 10mm dynamic |
Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
Noise Cancelling | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling |
Ambient Sound | Yes, customizable |
Battery Life | Earbuds: Up to 6 hours, Case: Up to 42 hours (total 48 hours) |
Water Resistance | IP55 (dust and water resistant) |
Weight | Earbuds: 5.9g each, Case: 59.5g |
Special Features | Smart Charging Case with 1.45″ touchscreen display, Multipoint connection, Google Fast Pair, Personi-Fi 3.0 (customizable sound), Wireless charging |
App Support | JBL Headphones app |
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Design and Features
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The charging case was the first thing I saw. It’s larger than more cases for earbuds, but that is because it have a small display. I really liked how this screen showed how much battery life was left in both the case and the earbuds. You no longer have to guess how much power is left. this earbuds have wireless charging option also, which makes it even more convenient.
With a lollipop stem and silicone ear tips, the earbuds look like any other pair. They arrive with disimilar-sized ear tips, which helped me to search the right fit for my ears. The touch controls on the stems work well and make it more comfortable for me to change the volume, playback, and ANC.
Fit and Comfort
It is important to buy the right fit for any pair of earbuds, including the JBL Live Beam 3. They arrived with different-sized ear tips, but it took me a while to find the best fit.
Once I did that, the sound quality and comfort got a excellent. However, I can see how this could be hard for many people and make it difficult to get a perfect fit.
Sound Quality
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Many people know JBL for its bass-heavy sound, and the Live Beam 3 lives up to that name. Hip-hop and EDM are great to listen to because the bass is very strong.
Many people sreach the bass too strong, but I liked how punchy the lows were. The earbuds also have great detail in the higher frequencies, but the sound quality is not very balanced all around. If you like bass, you will likely these earbuds.
Active Noise Cancellation
It is not the good ANC out there, but the Live Beam 3’s is better. It might block out some low-frequency noise, like engine hum, but it won’t make everything quiet. It worked well in places with many background noise, but it is not as good as some higher-end models.
Unique Display Case
The digital screen on the charging case is one of the coolest parts. It shows how much power the case and earbuds have left, as well as playback controls and an ANC mode.
This little screen makes things a little more interesting and useful. I love that I can quickly check the battery level without having to open an app.
Battery Life
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The JBL Live Beam 3 has a long battery life, which is one of its best features. they can play music for 6 hours on a single charge, and the case of earbuds gives another 24 hours backup.
In terms of battery life, this makes them about the similar as most other wireless earbuds. During the day, I hardly to worry about running out of juice.
Final Words
The Live Beam 3 is a excellent choice for people who want great-quality earbuds with a manyof features. The battery life is good, the noise cancellation is also good, and the built-in screen is fun. The touchscreen controls on the case could use some work, though, and the fit might not be good option for everyone.
If a good fit is main for you, you might want to look at another. But if you want earbuds with a many of features, a great looking, and better sound quality, the Live Beam 3 is a great option for you.
JBL Live Beam 3 review: The good and The bad
The Good
- Great battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Built-in display on the case
The Bad
- Average ANC performance
- Bulkier charging case