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Updated April 11, 2024·
If cost is a concern, the JBL Live Beam 3 would be the more economical choice as it's often significantly less expensive than the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro. The JBL earbuds are more portable, better for exercise and have a shorter charging time, along with wireless charging capability and a smart charging case with an LED touch display. However, the over-ear MW75-Neuro headphones offer superior sound quality, especially for gaming, TV, video, and calls, with additional features like active noise cancelling and longer battery life. They're also more durable and incorporate AI technology to track neural activity, but they're less convenient for travel and exercise, and take longer to charge without the convenience of wireless charging. Choose the JBL if you prioritize lower cost, exercise, and portability, or the Master & Dynamic if you value audio quality, gaming and media consumption, and advanced AI features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Beam 3
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.4
9.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for gaming, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
8.8
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for phone calls, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
9.4
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
9.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for TV and video, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Battery
12.0 Hours
32.0 Hours
The JBL Live Beam 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life.
Cost
$216
$649
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The JBL Live Beam 3 has a price of $216 and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro costs $649.
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Key similarities
Music
7.8
7.8
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro are both good for music.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| JBL Live Beam 3 | Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$216 | $649 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Master & Dynamic | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2024 | January 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 9.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 12 Hours | 32 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 338 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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