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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
Music
7.8/10
6.4/10
The JBL Live Buds 3 is good for music, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Gaming
5.4/10
7.2/10
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for gaming, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
4.6/10
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
5.9/10
4.9/10
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
5.6/10
7.2/10
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
6.5/10
The JBL Live Buds 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Battery
10.0 Hours
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
$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
8.5/10
9.0/10
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live Buds 3 has very good build quality.
"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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