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Updated April 10, 2024·

If you prioritize high-quality sound and noise isolation for listening to music, the JBL Live Beam 3 with its dynamic drivers, LDAC codec support, and active noise cancelling would be the better choice. They also offer a more premium build and a Smart Charging Case with an LED touch display for controls. However, the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones might be more suitable if you're on a budget and need something for activities where situational awareness is important, such as outdoor exercise, since their open design lets you hear your surroundings. They are also sweatproof and dustproof, which is great for workouts. The JBL has a longer battery life and supports wireless charging, an advantage if convenience is crucial. But if you often take calls or need a good microphone, neither option excels in call quality. For TV and gaming, both are not ideal due to latency, but the JBL's overall better sound quality might provide a more enjoyable experience for casual use. 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 Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

7.8
Live Beam 3
Bone Conduction Headphones
4.8
The JBL Live Beam 3 is good for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.

Phone Calls

5.2
Live Beam 3
Bone Conduction Headphones
6.5
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live Beam 3
Bone Conduction Headphones
8.2
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.

TV and Video

5.6
Live Beam 3
Bone Conduction Headphones
5.1
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for TV and video, though the JBL Live Beam 3 is somewhat better.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Live Beam 3
Bone Conduction Headphones
2.5
The JBL Live Beam 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.

Cost

$216
Live Beam 3
Bone Conduction Headphones
$36
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The JBL Live Beam 3 has a price of $216 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

5.4
Live Beam 3
Bone Conduction Headphones
4.9
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for gaming.

Battery

12.0 Hours
Live Beam 3
Bone Conduction Headphones
8.0 Hours
The JBL Live Beam 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

8.5
Live Beam 3
Bone Conduction Headphones
8.0
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones both have very good build quality.

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How the JBL Live Beam 3 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live Beam 3Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
JBL Live Beam 3Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones

GENERAL

Price
$216
$36
Brand
JBLYouthwhisper
Release Date
June 1, 2024June 1, 2022
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.9/104.9/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/106.6/10
Gaming Score
5.4/105/10
TV and Video Score
5.7/105.1/10
Exercise Score
8.4/107.4/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
12 Hours8 Hours
Wireless charging
YesNo
Charging time
2 Hours2 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.3Unknown
Case Battery Life
36N/A

FEATURES

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

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108/10
Comfort score
7/107/10
Size
LargeN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
8.8 Grams29 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Stozz Audio

Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."

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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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