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Updated April 10, 2024·
If active noise cancelling is a priority for you, the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC would be a better choice as the Beats Solo 3 lack this feature. However, if you're inclined towards longer battery life for extensive use without frequent charging, the Beats Solo 3 offers significantly more hours of typical use. For portability, the Beats Solo 3 are foldable, making them slightly easier to carry around despite lacking a dedicated carrying size indicator. The JLab Jbuds, on the other hand, offers better overall comfort which might be important if you plan on wearing your headphones for long periods. Lastly, consider if the inclusion of built-in app equalizer and audio control customization of the JLab Jbuds is essential for your listening experience, as the Beats Solo 3 doesn't support these features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Solo 3
- The Beats Solo 3 has no clear advantages over the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC.
Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Phone Calls
4.7
5.2
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for phone calls, though the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.3
7.0
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is good for noise reduction, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Battery
41.5 Hours
70.0 Hours
The Beats Solo 3 has 41.5 hours of battery life. The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life.
Cost
$117
$80
$0
$50
$100
$150
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The Beats Solo 3 has a price of $117 and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC costs $80.
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Key similarities
Music
6.3
6.0
The Beats Solo 3 and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are both only fair for music.
Gaming
5.3
5.4
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
5.8
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.6
5.6
The Beats Solo 3 and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Beats Solo 3 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Solo 3 | JLab Jbuds Lux ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$117 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2016 | February 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.7/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 41.5 Hours | 70 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 213.1 Grams | 235 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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"The Beats Solo3 Wireless is an old set of headphones but still works reliably well with iPhones, due to W1 chip integration and AAC support. The Beats Solo3 Wireless holds up well today with just a few features showing its age."
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