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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer headphones that are more affordable, and are okay with a less portable form factor, the JBL Live 670NC could be a better fit for you, especially if you listen to books or podcasts frequently, and travel by air often. However, if you're willing to invest in a premium product for better overall sound quality, the JBL Live Buds 3 offers superior noise isolation, an innovative smart charging case with a touch display for controls, and the convenience of being sweatproof and dustproof, making them ideal for exercise. The JBL Live Buds 3 also support LDAC for high-quality audio over Bluetooth, and include wireless charging, which the 670NC lacks. On the other hand, they may not be the best choice for TV and video due to possible latency issues, and their larger earbud size may not be as comfortable for everyone. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live 670NC
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Live Buds 3
- Good for music
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.5
7.8
The JBL Live Buds 3 is good for music, while the JBL Live 670NC is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.4
5.2
The JBL Live 670NC is good for phone calls, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6
5.9
The JBL Live 670NC is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7
8.3
The JBL Live Buds 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Live 670NC is only fair.
Battery
65.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The JBL Live 670NC has 65 hours of battery life. The JBL Live Buds 3 has 10 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$216
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The JBL Live 670NC has a price of $100 and the JBL Live Buds 3 costs $216.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.4
The JBL Live 670NC and JBL Live Buds 3 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.5
5.6
The JBL Live Buds 3 and JBL Live 670NC are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The JBL Live Buds 3 and JBL Live 670NC both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Live 670NC and the JBL Live Buds 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live 670NC | JBL Live Buds 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $216 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | June 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 65 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | 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 | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 217 Grams | 8.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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