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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're frequently exercising or traveling, the Jabra Elite Active 75t with its best-in-class sport fitness and air travel scores, sweatproof and dustproof certification, and lighter weight might suit you better. However, if sound quality, especially for music, is your priority and you prefer the potential of a newer codec like LDAC for better audio fidelity, consider the JBL Live Buds 3. The JBL also features a longer battery life and smart charging case with touch display for convenience. The Jabra offers great durability and a secure fit but lags in music score, while the JBL promises a very good sound experience, although it's at a premium price. If you appreciate tech-forward features like an LED touch display on the case and wireless charging, the JBL stands out, while for robust build and guaranteed performance during rigorous activities, the Jabra is a reliable choice. Both offer good comfort and active noise cancelling, essential for immersive listening and focus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the JBL Live Buds 3
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
5.5
7.8
The JBL Live Buds 3 is good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Battery
7.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The JBL Live Buds 3 has 10 hours of battery life.
Cost
$163
$216
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $163 and the JBL Live Buds 3 costs $216.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live Buds 3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.0
5.4
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.2
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
5.9
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.3
5.6
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and JBL Live Buds 3 are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Jabra Elite Active 75t and the JBL Live Buds 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite Active 75t | JBL Live Buds 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$163 | $216 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2020 | June 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 8.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | November 2022
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
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About Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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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