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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize overall sound quality, active noise canceling, and are willing to invest in a premium product, go for the JBL Live Buds 3, as they offer very good sound, better noise isolation, and useful features such as a Smart Charging Case with LED touch display. However, for a more budget-friendly option, Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are less expensive and still provide good sound quality and comfort. Choose Raycon if you need something for casual use without breaking the bank, keeping in mind that they lack active noise canceling and have lower overall build and mic quality compared to the JBL. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live Buds 3
  • Good for music
  • Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
  • Good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video

Key differences

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Music

7.8
Live Buds 3
The Everyday Earbuds
6.4
The JBL Live Buds 3 is good for music, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.

Gaming

5.4
Live Buds 3
The Everyday Earbuds
7.2
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for gaming, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.

Phone Calls

5.2
Live Buds 3
The Everyday Earbuds
4.6
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are both poor for phone calls, though the JBL Live Buds 3 is somewhat better.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live Buds 3
The Everyday Earbuds
4.9
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Live Buds 3 is somewhat better.

TV and Video

5.6
Live Buds 3
The Everyday Earbuds
7.2
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Live Buds 3
The Everyday Earbuds
6.5
The JBL Live Buds 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.

Battery

10.0 Hours
Live Buds 3
The Everyday Earbuds
6.0 Hours
The JBL Live Buds 3 has 10 hours of battery life. The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has 6 hours of battery life.

Cost

$216
Live Buds 3
The Everyday Earbuds
$73
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The JBL Live Buds 3 has a price of $216 and the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds costs $73.

Build Quality

8.5
Live Buds 3
The Everyday Earbuds
9.0
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live Buds 3 has very good build quality.
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How the JBL Live Buds 3 and the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live Buds 3Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
JBL Live Buds 3Raycon The Everyday Earbuds

GENERAL

Price
$216
$73
Brand
JBLRaycon
Release Date
June 1, 2024September 1, 2019
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.9/106.5/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/104.6/10
Gaming Score
5.4/107.3/10
TV and Video Score
5.7/107.2/10
Exercise Score
8.4/106.6/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
10 Hours6 Hours
Wireless charging
YesYes
Charging time
2 Hours1.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.35.2
Case Battery Life
3024

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/106.5/10
Virtual Surround
YesNo
Android App
YesNo
iOS App
YesNo
Mic Quality
7/105.7/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/109/10
Comfort score
7/108.4/10
Size
LargeSmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
8.8 Grams4 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Parker Hall | January 2023
"Sure, every influencer owns these buds. They’re still pretty good. In this price range, getting anything that seals well in your ears for good soundstage, doesn’t sound like trash, and won’t immediately break is a huge win. The Everyday Buds tick all of those boxes for me, and I intend to use them at least nearly every day; I go to the gym on alternating evenings. Damn it, YouTube. You've cost me good money again."

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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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