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Live Beam 3
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Live Flex 3
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Updated April 10, 2024·

premium earbuds, but the Beam 3 has active noise cancelling (ANC) which blocks out more background noise, making them better for air travel or in noisy environments. The Flex 3, however, have an open enclosure allowing for better awareness of your surroundings, possibly a better choice if you use them while exercising outdoors. If you prioritize sound quality for music, the Beam 3 and Flex 3 are both very good, but for calls or watching TV, they're not ideal. Both have a decent battery life, but the Flex 3 has slightly more case battery life. Choose Beam 3 for quieter listening experiences with ANC, or Flex 3 for outdoor activities where situational awareness is key. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live Beam 3
  • Very good for air travel
Advantages of the JBL Live Flex 3
  • Very good for music

Key differences

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Battery

12.0 Hours
Live Beam 3
Live Flex 3
10.0 Hours
The JBL Live Beam 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The JBL Live Flex 3 has 10 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities

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Music

7.8
Live Beam 3
Live Flex 3
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Live Flex 3 to be very good for music, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is good.

Gaming

5.4
Live Beam 3
Live Flex 3
5.5
The JBL Live Flex 3 and JBL Live Beam 3 are both poor for gaming.

Phone Calls

5.2
Live Beam 3
Live Flex 3
5.2
The JBL Live Beam 3 and JBL Live Flex 3 are both poor for phone calls.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live Beam 3
Live Flex 3
5.9
The JBL Live Beam 3 and JBL Live Flex 3 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.

TV and Video

5.6
Live Beam 3
Live Flex 3
5.7
The JBL Live Flex 3 and JBL Live Beam 3 are both poor for TV and video.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Live Beam 3
Live Flex 3
8.3
The JBL Live Beam 3 and JBL Live Flex 3 are both very good for noise reduction.

Cost

$216
Live Beam 3
Live Flex 3
$216
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The JBL Live Beam 3 has a price of $216 and the JBL Live Flex 3 costs $216.

Build Quality

8.5
Live Beam 3
Live Flex 3
8.5
The JBL Live Beam 3 and JBL Live Flex 3 both have very good build quality.

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How the JBL Live Beam 3 and the JBL Live Flex 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live Beam 3JBL Live Flex 3
JBL Live Beam 3JBL Live Flex 3

GENERAL

Price
$216
$216
Brand
JBLJBL
Release Date
June 1, 2024June 1, 2024
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.9/108.1/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/105.3/10
Gaming Score
5.4/105.5/10
TV and Video Score
5.7/105.8/10
Exercise Score
8.4/108.4/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
12 Hours10 Hours
Wireless charging
YesYes
Charging time
2 Hours2 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.35.3
Case Battery Life
3640

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/108.4/10
Virtual Surround
YesYes
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
7/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108.5/10
Comfort score
7/107/10
Size
LargeLarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
8.8 Grams8.8 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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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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