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Updated April 10, 2024·

If you prioritize noise isolation, unique features like a smart charging case with a touch display, and sweat and dust proof capabilities, the JBL Live Beam 3 would be a better choice, albeit at a premium price. They also support LDAC for high-quality audio over Bluetooth and have active noise cancelling, providing a quieter listening experience. On the other hand, the JBL Live Pro 2, while less expensive, still offers very good portability, excellent noise isolation, and is also sweatproof. They have a shorter battery life compared to the Beam 3 and may not offer as immersive a sound experience as they lack LDAC support and active noise cancelling. If cost and value are key considerations and you want a solid, all-around pair of earbuds for general use, the JBL Live Pro 2 would be a strong contender. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live Beam 3
  • Good for music
Advantages of the JBL Live Pro 2
  • The JBL Live Pro 2 has no clear advantages over the JBL Live Beam 3.

Key differences

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Music

7.8
Live Beam 3
Live Pro 2
5.9
The JBL Live Beam 3 is good for music, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Live Beam 3
Live Pro 2
9.1
The JBL Live Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is very good.

Battery

12.0 Hours
Live Beam 3
Live Pro 2
8.3 Hours
The JBL Live Beam 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The JBL Live Pro 2 has 8.3 hours of battery life.

Cost

$216
Live Beam 3
Live Pro 2
$90
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The JBL Live Beam 3 has a price of $216 and the JBL Live Pro 2 costs $90.

Build Quality

8.5
Live Beam 3
Live Pro 2
7.0
The JBL Live Beam 3 has very good build quality, while the JBL Live Pro 2 has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

5.4
Live Beam 3
Live Pro 2
5.3
The JBL Live Beam 3 and JBL Live Pro 2 are both poor for gaming.

Phone Calls

5.2
Live Beam 3
Live Pro 2
5.2
The JBL Live Beam 3 and JBL Live Pro 2 are both poor for phone calls.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live Beam 3
Live Pro 2
5.8
The JBL Live Beam 3 and JBL Live Pro 2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.

TV and Video

5.6
Live Beam 3
Live Pro 2
5.5
The JBL Live Beam 3 and JBL Live Pro 2 are both poor for TV and video.

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How the JBL Live Beam 3 and the JBL Live Pro 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live Beam 3JBL Live Pro 2
JBL Live Beam 3JBL Live Pro 2

GENERAL

Price
$216
$90
Brand
JBLJBL
Release Date
June 1, 2024June 1, 2022
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.9/105.9/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/105.2/10
Gaming Score
5.4/105.4/10
TV and Video Score
5.7/105.6/10
Exercise Score
8.4/108/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
12 Hours8.3 Hours
Wireless charging
YesYes
Charging time
2 Hours0.8 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.35.2
Case Battery Life
3624

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/109.1/10
Virtual Surround
YesNo
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
7/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/107/10
Comfort score
7/107/10
Size
LargeSmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
8.8 Grams4.8 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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What HiFi?

What HiFi? | February 2023
"The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS occupy an interesting space in the wireless earbuds market. They’re a step up from cheap wireless earbuds and allow you to access better sound quality without having to make the jump to more premium options from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser. They’re an entertaining listen, easy to use and manage to pack in a lot of useful features. We think they’re well worth a listen."

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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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