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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality sound and superior noise isolation, especially for music listening and air travel, the JBL Live Beam 3 earbuds with active noise cancelling would serve you well, though they might not be the best for calls or watching TV. They come with a smart charging case featuring an LED touch display for controls, and are sweat and dustproof, which makes them suitable for exercise. On the other hand, Shokz OpenMove headphones use bone conduction technology, which is good for staying aware of your surroundings, making them useful for calls and outdoor activities but offering a lower sound quality. They are lighter, typically cost less, and also feature sweatproof certification. Neither of these are optimal for gaming as they have some latency, but if cost and situational awareness are your main concerns, the Shokz OpenMove might be the better choice. If sound quality and noise cancellation are more important, and you are okay with a higher price, go for the JBL Live Beam 3. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Beam 3
- Good for music
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.8
4.8
The JBL Live Beam 3 is good for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
5.0
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for TV and video, though the JBL Live Beam 3 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The JBL Live Beam 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The JBL Live Beam 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$216
$181
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The JBL Live Beam 3 has a price of $216 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $181.
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Gaming
5.4
4.9
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for gaming.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Shokz OpenMove both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Beam 3 | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$216 | $181 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2024 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 12 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 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 | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
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 | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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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