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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a sleek and more modern design with stem form factor and advanced features such as an LED touch display on the charging case, active noise canceling, and sweat and dustproof certification, you might find the JBL Live Beam 3 earbuds suitable, especially for exercise and air travel where their good battery life and portability are beneficial. However, if you prefer over-ear comfort for extended listening, the JBL Tune 760NC headphones offer excellent noise isolation and longer battery life without features like wireless charging or a smart case. They also excel for air travel but are bulkier and not optimized for exercise or dust and water resistance. The decision should be aligned with where you'll use them most and which features enhance your listening experience, considering the higher cost of the JBL Live Beam 3. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Beam 3
- Good for music
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the JBL Tune 760NC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.8
6.3
The JBL Live Beam 3 is good for music, while the JBL Tune 760NC is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The JBL Live Beam 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 760NC is good.
Battery
12.0 Hours
40.9 Hours
The JBL Live Beam 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune 760NC has 40.9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$216
$70
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The JBL Live Beam 3 has a price of $216 and the JBL Tune 760NC costs $70.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.4
The JBL Live Beam 3 and JBL Tune 760NC are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.2
The JBL Live Beam 3 and JBL Tune 760NC are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
5.9
The JBL Live Beam 3 and JBL Tune 760NC are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.6
5.6
The JBL Live Beam 3 and JBL Tune 760NC are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The JBL Live Beam 3 and JBL Tune 760NC both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Live Beam 3 and the JBL Tune 760NC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Beam 3 | JBL Tune 760NC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$216 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2024 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 12 Hours | 40.9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.6 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 220 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Major HiFi
Staff | May 2023
"The JBL 760NC offers quite a solid and moderately-above-average sonic performance for wireless headphones in this price tier. As usual, JBL outperforms more conventional big names like Apple or Beats. Listeners are given a clean, detailed, and mostly neutral sound that, typical to Harman, holds a universal appeal that seems unlikely to offend."
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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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