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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're looking for earbuds with good sound quality, active noise cancelling, and a smart case with a touch display for easy control, the JBL Live Beam 3 could be the right choice for you, especially for use during exercise and air travel. However, these may not be ideal for TV and gaming due to poor performance in those areas. On the other hand, if you prioritize unique features like a heart rate monitor, accelerometer, and local music storage for fitness-oriented use, and don't mind sacrificing sound quality and noise isolation, the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra headphones could be a better fit. Choose the Mojawa if you value health tracking and a bone conduction design that lets you stay aware of your surroundings. Both options support wireless charging and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Beam 3
Good for music
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra
Very good for phone calls
Good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.8/10
5.4/10
The JBL Live Beam 3 is good for music, while the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is poor.
Gaming
5.4/10
7.9/10
The Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is good for gaming, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
8.0/10
The Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is very good for phone calls, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
8.2/10
The Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6/10
7.0/10
The Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
2.5/10
The JBL Live Beam 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is poor.
Cost
$216
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The JBL Live Beam 3 has a price of $216 and the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra costs $300.
The JBL Live Beam 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Mojawa HaptiFit Terra has 8 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Mojawa HaptiFit Terra both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Live Beam 3 and the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
JBL Live Beam 3
Mojawa HaptiFit Terra
GENERAL
Price
Price
$216
$300
Brand
Brand
JBL
Mojawa
Release Date
Release Date
June 1, 2024
March 1, 2024
Form Factor
Form Factor
Earbuds
Headphones
Connectivity
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
SOUND
Music Score
Music Score
7.9/10
5.5/10
Phone Calls Score
Phone Calls Score
5.3/10
8/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.4/10
8/10
TV and Video Score
TV and Video Score
5.7/10
7/10
Exercise Score
Exercise Score
8.4/10
9/10
Air Travel Score
Air Travel Score
8.5/10
6/10
Podcasts and Audiobooks Score
Podcasts and Audiobooks Score
5.9/10
8.3/10
Sound Profile
Sound Profile
Bass, Treble
Midrange, Treble
PERFORMANCE
Battery life
Battery life
12 Hours
8 Hours
Wireless charging
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Charging time
Charging time
2 Hours
60 Hours
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth version
5.3
5.3
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
2.5/10
Virtual Surround
Virtual Surround
Yes
No
Android App
Android App
Yes
Yes
iOS App
iOS App
Yes
Yes
Mic Quality
Mic Quality
7/10
8.5/10
BUILD AND DESIGN
Build Quality
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
Comfort score
Comfort score
7/10
7.4/10
Size
Size
Large
N/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
Weight (headset or single earbud)
8.8 Grams
35 Grams
Microphone style
Microphone style
Integrated
Integrated
Waterproof Rating
Waterproof Rating
5
8
Dustproof Rating
Dustproof Rating
5
6
Eartip sizes included
Eartip sizes included
XS, S, M, L
N/A
Color variations
Color variations
Black
Black
Low Latency
Low Latency
No
Unknown
Lossless Codec
Lossless Codec
LDAC
Unknown
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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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