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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you highly value portability and exercise, the JBL Live Buds 3 might be the better choice due to their earbud form factor that's suitable for active use, sweatproof certification, and features like the Smart Charging Case with LED touch display. They offer excellent noise isolation for travel and have a good battery life. However, if you're on a tighter budget and prefer headphones for their over-ear comfort and exceptional noise isolation for air travel, Soundcore Space One would be a compelling option. They also have a more durable build and a detachable cable, which could be beneficial for longevity. Soundcore Space One also supports LDAC for higher-quality audio over Bluetooth, which is a plus if you own devices that support this codec. Keep in mind that the JBL Live Buds 3 have a lower calls and meetings score, which might be important if you plan to use them for frequent phone calls. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live Buds 3
  • Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
  • Excellent for air travel

Key differences

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Gaming

5.4
Live Buds 3
Space One
4.8
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for gaming, though the JBL Live Buds 3 is somewhat better.

Phone Calls

5.2
Live Buds 3
Space One
4.2
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls, though the JBL Live Buds 3 is somewhat better.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live Buds 3
Space One
4.7
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Live Buds 3 is somewhat better.

Battery

10.0 Hours
Live Buds 3
Space One
30.0 Hours
The JBL Live Buds 3 has 10 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.

Cost

$216
Live Buds 3
Space One
$100
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The JBL Live Buds 3 has a price of $216 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.
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Key similarities

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Music

7.8
Live Buds 3
Space One
7.8
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Soundcore Space One are both good for music.

TV and Video

5.6
Live Buds 3
Space One
5.3
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for TV and video.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Live Buds 3
Space One
8.0
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Soundcore Space One are both very good for noise reduction.

Build Quality

8.5
Live Buds 3
Space One
8.0
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Soundcore Space One both have very good build quality.

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How the JBL Live Buds 3 and the Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live Buds 3Soundcore Space One
JBL Live Buds 3Soundcore Space One

GENERAL

Price
$216
$100
Brand
JBLSoundcore
Release Date
June 1, 2024May 1, 2023
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.9/107.9/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/104.2/10
Gaming Score
5.4/104.9/10
TV and Video Score
5.7/105.3/10
Exercise Score
8.4/105.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
10 Hours30 Hours
Wireless charging
YesNo
Charging time
2 Hours1.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.35.3
Case Battery Life
30N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/108/10
Virtual Surround
YesN/A
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
7/104.8/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108/10
Comfort score
7/107/10
Size
LargeN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
8.8 Grams263 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Tim Gideon | September 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."

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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 Soundcore

Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.

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