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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience, sweat resistance for exercise, and active noise cancelling for noisy environments like air travel, the JBL Live Buds 3 are the go-to choice; they also offer app customization and a smart charging case with touch display. On the other hand, if you are after superior sound quality for music and a larger soundstage, and don't mind a wired connection, the 7hz Timeless with their planar driver technology fit the bill. However, keep in mind the 7hz Timeless may not be the best for calls due to their poor mic quality and lack features like sweat resistance and noise cancelling. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the JBL Live Buds 3
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.6
7.8
The 7hz Timeless is very good for music, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is good.
Gaming
6.6
5.4
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for gaming, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3
5.2
The JBL Live Buds 3 and 7hz Timeless are both poor for phone calls, though the JBL Live Buds 3 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
5.9
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.6
The 7hz Timeless is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.3
The JBL Live Buds 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Battery
N/A
10.0 Hours
The 7hz Timeless does not have a battery. The JBL Live Buds 3 has 10 hours of battery life.
Cost
$200
$216
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $200 and the JBL Live Buds 3 costs $216.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The 7hz Timeless and JBL Live Buds 3 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | JBL Live Buds 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $216 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | June 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 10 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 8.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
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About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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