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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize high-quality sound and features like active noise cancelling, wireless charging, and smart charging case with touch display, the JBL Live Beam 3 earbuds are the better choice, offering very good noise isolation, optimized performance for Android and Apple devices, and a substantial battery life. However, if your budget is tight and you are looking for earbuds that are more affordable and have decent durability for exercising, with sweatproof and dustproof certification, the Jlab Go Air Sport might be the way to go, though you'll compromise on sound quality and will miss out on active noise cancelling and wireless charging features. Keep in mind that neither are well-suited for gaming or watching TV due to their poor performance scores in those areas. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live Beam 3
  • Good for music
Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
  • The Jlab Go Air Sport has no clear advantages over the JBL Live Beam 3.

Key differences

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Music

7.8
Live Beam 3
Go Air Sport
5.6
The JBL Live Beam 3 is good for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Live Beam 3
Go Air Sport
6.0
The JBL Live Beam 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair.

Battery

12.0 Hours
Live Beam 3
Go Air Sport
8.0 Hours
The JBL Live Beam 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life.

Cost

$216
Live Beam 3
Go Air Sport
$20
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The JBL Live Beam 3 has a price of $216 and the Jlab Go Air Sport costs $20.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

5.4
Live Beam 3
Go Air Sport
5.4
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Jlab Go Air Sport are both poor for gaming.

Phone Calls

5.2
Live Beam 3
Go Air Sport
5.2
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Jlab Go Air Sport are both poor for phone calls.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live Beam 3
Go Air Sport
5.6
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Jlab Go Air Sport are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.

TV and Video

5.6
Live Beam 3
Go Air Sport
5.8
The Jlab Go Air Sport and JBL Live Beam 3 are both poor for TV and video.

Build Quality

8.5
Live Beam 3
Go Air Sport
8.0
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Jlab Go Air Sport both have very good build quality.

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How the JBL Live Beam 3 and the Jlab Go Air Sport compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live Beam 3Jlab Go Air Sport
JBL Live Beam 3Jlab Go Air Sport

GENERAL

Price
$216
$20
Brand
JBLJlab
Release Date
June 1, 2024January 1, 2022
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.9/105.7/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/105.3/10
Gaming Score
5.4/105.4/10
TV and Video Score
5.7/105.8/10
Exercise Score
8.4/108.4/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
12 Hours8 Hours
Wireless charging
YesNo
Charging time
2 Hours2 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.35.1
Case Battery Life
3624

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/106/10
Virtual Surround
YesNo
Android App
YesNo
iOS App
YesNo
Mic Quality
7/108/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108/10
Comfort score
7/107.4/10
Size
LargeLarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
8.8 Grams6.6 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Tim Gideon | April 2022
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."

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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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