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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience, better noise isolation, and extra features like a touch-controlled smart charging case and active noise cancelling (ANC), the JBL Live Beam 3 earbuds may be worth the premium price for you, despite a poorer performance for calls, gaming, and TV. However, if budget is a concern and you don't mind wired earbuds, the KZ ZSN Pro X could offer decent sound quality and a very good build, though it lacks ANC, wireless capability, and has poorer mic quality which could affect call clarity. The KZ is also not optimized for exercise, as it's not sweatproof certified, which could be a downside if you're looking to use earbuds during workouts. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Beam 3
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro X
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.8
7.0
The JBL Live Beam 3 and KZ ZSN Pro X are both good for music, though the JBL Live Beam 3 is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.4
5.9
The KZ ZSN Pro X and JBL Live Beam 3 are both poor for gaming, though the KZ ZSN Pro X is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.2
3.1
The JBL Live Beam 3 and KZ ZSN Pro X are both poor for phone calls, though the JBL Live Beam 3 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
4.7
The JBL Live Beam 3 and KZ ZSN Pro X are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Live Beam 3 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.6
7.3
The KZ ZSN Pro X is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The JBL Live Beam 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is only fair.
Battery
12.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL Live Beam 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro X does not have a battery.
Cost
$216
$22
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The JBL Live Beam 3 has a price of $216 and the KZ ZSN Pro X costs $22.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JBL Live Beam 3 and KZ ZSN Pro X both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Live Beam 3 and the KZ ZSN Pro X compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Beam 3 | KZ ZSN Pro X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$216 | $22 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2024 | June 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 3.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 12 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 27 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"The KZ ZSN PRO X offers superb sound for very little money, like under $30 USD. It has some rough edges with a plastic seam on the cable that can rub on your ear, and the bud is a bit large. The tech isn't cutting edge, but new doesn't always equal better. You should try it."
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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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