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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a more affordable and exercise-friendly option with modern wireless conveniences like a touch display case, ear/head detection, and wireless charging, consider the JBL Live Buds 3. They also offer active noise cancelling to help block out distractions during air travel or in noisy environments. However, if you prioritize top-notch sound quality for music listening and a more durable build, and you don't mind using a wired connection, the Sennheiser IE600 may be the better choice. Keep in mind that while the Sennheiser offers excellent sound for music and TV, the lack of a microphone and lower comfort during calls and meetings may limit their use in those scenarios. 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 Sennheiser IE600
- Very good for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.4
6.7
The Sennheiser IE600 is only fair for gaming, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
3.5
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Sennheiser IE600 are both poor for phone calls, though the JBL Live Buds 3 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.6
9.3
The Sennheiser IE600 is excellent for TV and video, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The JBL Live Buds 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser IE600 is good.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL Live Buds 3 has 10 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser IE600 does not have a battery.
Cost
$216
$600
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The JBL Live Buds 3 has a price of $216 and the Sennheiser IE600 costs $600.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Sennheiser IE600 has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live Buds 3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.8
8.3
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser IE600 to be very good for music, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
5.4
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Sennheiser IE600 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the JBL Live Buds 3 and the Sennheiser IE600 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Buds 3 | Sennheiser IE600 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$216 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2024 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 3.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 4.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"If you've got the bucks, the Sennheiser IE 600 is a nice, upscale set of in-ear monitors made of a lightweight metal with an unusual texture. It comes with a suite of extras, and performs well at virtually every task."
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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.
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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