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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

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Music

7.8
Live Beam 3
ZSN Pro X
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
Live Beam 3
ZSN Pro X
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
Live Beam 3
ZSN Pro X
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
Live Beam 3
ZSN Pro X
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
Live Beam 3
ZSN Pro X
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
Live Beam 3
ZSN Pro X
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
Live Beam 3
ZSN Pro X
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
Live Beam 3
ZSN Pro X
$24
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The JBL Live Beam 3 has a price of $216 and the KZ ZSN Pro X costs $24.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

8.5
Live Beam 3
ZSN Pro X
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

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live Beam 3KZ ZSN Pro X
JBL Live Beam 3KZ ZSN Pro X

GENERAL

Price
$216
$24
Brand
JBLKZ
Release Date
June 1, 2024June 1, 2020
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
7.9/107/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/103.1/10
Gaming Score
5.4/106/10
TV and Video Score
5.7/107.3/10
Exercise Score
8.4/104.2/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
12 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
YesN/A
Charging time
2 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.3N/A
Case Battery Life
36N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/106/10
Virtual Surround
YesNo
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
7/102.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108.5/10
Comfort score
7/107/10
Size
LargeLarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
8.8 Grams27 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedN/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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