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Updated April 11, 2024·
The JBL Live Buds 3 offer a premium experience with features like active noise cancelling, sweatproof and dustproof certifications, and an innovative smart charging case with a touch display for control. They're great for exercise, air travel and offer very good music and noise isolation quality. However, they may not be ideal for calls, meetings, gaming, or TV due to their poor scores in these areas. In contrast, the JBL Tune 710BT headphones provide very good overall sound and build quality at a typically much lower price, with the bonus of a detachable cable. They have no active noise cancelling and are less portable, with lower performance in exercise and air travel contexts but deliver very good durability and a substantially longer battery life for extended use. The choice depends on whether you prioritize advanced features and portability (Live Buds 3), or affordability and long battery life for day-to-day use (Tune 710BT). Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Buds 3
- Good for music
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the JBL Tune 710BT
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.8
6.1
The JBL Live Buds 3 is good for music, while the JBL Tune 710BT is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.2
6.5
The JBL Tune 710BT is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
7.9
The JBL Tune 710BT is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The JBL Live Buds 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 710BT is only fair.
Battery
10.0 Hours
50.0 Hours
The JBL Live Buds 3 has 10 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune 710BT has 50 hours of battery life.
Cost
$216
$63
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$200
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The JBL Live Buds 3 has a price of $216 and the JBL Tune 710BT costs $63.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.3
The JBL Live Buds 3 and JBL Tune 710BT are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.6
The JBL Live Buds 3 and JBL Tune 710BT are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The JBL Live Buds 3 and JBL Tune 710BT both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Live Buds 3 and the JBL Tune 710BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Buds 3 | JBL Tune 710BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$216 | $63 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2024 | July 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 50 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 220 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Álvaro Nieto | February 2023
"We are facing headphones that are comfortable to use with a foldable and lightweight design, which is combined with 40mm dynamic drivers and a multipoint Bluetooth connection, which makes them versatile and a good option for day-to-day use, whether for listening music, podcasts, audiobooks, or videos."
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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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