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Updated April 10, 2024·

If you prioritize wireless convenience, active noise cancelling, and modern features like touch controls on a smart charging case, the JBL Live Buds 3 are suitable for you, though they come at a premium price. They offer better sound quality, comfort, and are sweatproof, making them great for exercise and travel. On the other hand, the KZ ZSN Pro is budget-friendly, wired, and provides excellent build quality with a detachable cable. They have a good microphone, and their sound quality makes them particularly suitable for gaming and watching TV. However, they lack wireless connectivity, noise cancellation, and are not specifically optimized for exercise. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live Buds 3
  • Very good for exercise
  • Very good for air travel
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
  • Very good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video

Key differences

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Gaming

5.4
Live Buds 3
ZSN Pro (with Mic)
8.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is very good for gaming, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live Buds 3
ZSN Pro (with Mic)
4.9
The JBL Live Buds 3 and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Live Buds 3 is somewhat better.

TV and Video

5.6
Live Buds 3
ZSN Pro (with Mic)
7.4
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Live Buds 3
ZSN Pro (with Mic)
5.3
The JBL Live Buds 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.

Battery

10.0 Hours
Live Buds 3
ZSN Pro (with Mic)
N/A
The JBL Live Buds 3 has 10 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) does not have a battery.

Cost

$216
Live Buds 3
ZSN Pro (with Mic)
$24
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The JBL Live Buds 3 has a price of $216 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) costs $24.

Build Quality

8.5
Live Buds 3
ZSN Pro (with Mic)
9.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live Buds 3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Music

7.8
Live Buds 3
ZSN Pro (with Mic)
7.7
The JBL Live Buds 3 and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both good for music.

Phone Calls

5.2
Live Buds 3
ZSN Pro (with Mic)
5.1
The JBL Live Buds 3 and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both poor for phone calls.

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How the JBL Live Buds 3 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live Buds 3KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
JBL Live Buds 3KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)

GENERAL

Price
$216
$24
Brand
JBLKZ
Release Date
June 1, 2024March 1, 2019
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
7.9/107.8/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/105.1/10
Gaming Score
5.4/108/10
TV and Video Score
5.7/107.5/10
Exercise Score
8.4/104.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
10 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
YesN/A
Charging time
2 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.3N/A
Case Battery Life
30N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/105.3/10
Virtual Surround
YesN/A
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
7/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/109/10
Comfort score
7/107.6/10
Size
LargeLarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
8.8 Grams7 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIn-Line

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PrimeAudio

David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."

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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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