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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize having a premium set of earbuds with features like LED touch display controls, active noise cancelling, a secure fit for exercise, and a high-quality sound for music, then you'll appreciate the JBL Live Buds 3 despite their higher price and they're also suitable for air travel. However, if your focus is on extended use for calls and meetings with excellent microphone quality, and you don't mind having a wired option alongside wireless with a less immersive sound experience at a budget-friendly price, then the JLab Go Work Wireless headphones might be the better fit for you. Keep in mind that the JBL earbuds don't perform well for gaming or watching TV, while the JLab headphones have poor noise isolation which isn't optimal for noisy environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Buds 3
- Good for music
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- The JLab Go Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the JBL Live Buds 3.
Key differences
Music
7.8
5.8
The JBL Live Buds 3 is good for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
6.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
6.6
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
4.6
The JBL Live Buds 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
47.0 Hours
The JBL Live Buds 3 has 10 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Cost
$216
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The JBL Live Buds 3 has a price of $216 and the JLab Go Work Wireless costs $50.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live Buds 3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.3
The JBL Live Buds 3 and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.5
The JBL Live Buds 3 and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for TV and video.
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How the JBL Live Buds 3 and the JLab Go Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Buds 3 | JLab Go Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$216 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2024 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 47 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 | 4.6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 170 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Headphone Check
Maike Paeßens | 2021
"If you are going to criticise the JLab Go Work, it would be for the cables, which are to some extent too short for their intended use, and for its rather harsh treble reproduction above moderate volume levels in music mode. However, the call quality during telephone calls and video conferences in voice mode via wireless and via cable is impeccable. This handy Bluetooth headset also scores points with its excellent battery life and support for multipoint connections."
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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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