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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer a more affordable, portable option that's great for exercise, traveling, and has good sound quality, with features like active noise cancelling and touch display on the case, the JBL Live Buds 3 would suit you. However, if you're willing to invest in headphones with superior sound quality, including better soundstage and excellent scores for gaming and TV, along with innovative AI technology for tracking focus and mental health, then the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro might be worth the higher price, though they are less portable and not as suitable for exercise. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Buds 3
Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
Very good for phone calls
Excellent for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.4/10
9.3/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for gaming, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
8.8/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for phone calls, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
9.4/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6/10
9.3/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for TV and video, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
32.0 Hours
The JBL Live Buds 3 has 10 hours of battery life. The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life.
Cost
$216
$649
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The JBL Live Buds 3 has a price of $216 and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro costs $649.
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro are both good for music.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
8.3/10
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Live Buds 3 and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
JBL Live Buds 3
Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
GENERAL
Price
Price
$216
$649
Brand
Brand
JBL
Master & Dynamic
Release Date
Release Date
June 1, 2024
January 1, 2024
Form Factor
Form Factor
Earbuds
Headphones
Connectivity
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired + Wireless
SOUND
Music Score
Music Score
7.9/10
7.9/10
Phone Calls Score
Phone Calls Score
5.3/10
8.8/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.4/10
9.4/10
TV and Video Score
TV and Video Score
5.7/10
9.3/10
Exercise Score
Exercise Score
8.4/10
6.2/10
Air Travel Score
Air Travel Score
8.5/10
8.6/10
Podcasts and Audiobooks Score
Podcasts and Audiobooks Score
5.9/10
9.4/10
Sound Profile
Sound Profile
Bass, Treble
Neutral
PERFORMANCE
Battery life
Battery life
10 Hours
32 Hours
Wireless charging
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Charging time
Charging time
2 Hours
3 Hours
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth version
5.3
5.1
Case Battery Life
Case Battery Life
30
N/A
FEATURES
Active Noise Cancelling
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Noise Reduction Score
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/10
8.4/10
Virtual Surround
Virtual Surround
Yes
No
Android App
Android App
Yes
Yes
iOS App
iOS App
Yes
Yes
Mic Quality
Mic Quality
7/10
8/10
BUILD AND DESIGN
Build Quality
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
Comfort score
Comfort score
7/10
7/10
Size
Size
Large
N/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
Weight (headset or single earbud)
8.8 Grams
338 Grams
Microphone style
Microphone style
Integrated
Integrated
Waterproof Rating
Waterproof Rating
5
0
Dustproof Rating
Dustproof Rating
5
0
Eartip sizes included
Eartip sizes included
XS, S, M, L
N/A
Color variations
Color variations
Black
Black
Low Latency
Low Latency
No
AptX Adaptive
Lossless Codec
Lossless Codec
LDAC
AptX Adaptive
Cable length
Cable length
N/A
3.9 feet
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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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