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Updated April 11, 2024·
Considering your options, if you are willing to pay a premium and prioritize very good overall sound quality with features like Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), comprehensive built-in controls, support for high-quality LDAC codec, optimization for both Android and Apple devices, plus a smart charging case with an LED touch display, the JBL Live Flex 3 might be the better choice for you. However, if you're on a budget and looking mostly for good call quality, decent fit accessories, and you value a more compact design for portability, alongside some water and dust resistance, the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless could be more suitable. Keep in mind though, the JBL Live Flex 3 has poorer scores in gaming, TV and video, and calls, while being better for exercise and featuring longer battery life; whereas the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless, although less expensive, does not support ANC or the LDAC codec and has a shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Flex 3
- Very good for music
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.6
The JBL Live Flex 3 is very good for music, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
7.3
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for gaming, while the JBL Live Flex 3 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
7.8
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for phone calls, while the JBL Live Flex 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
7.3
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Flex 3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.7
6.9
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair for TV and video, while the JBL Live Flex 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.5
The JBL Live Flex 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.3 Hours
The JBL Live Flex 3 has 10 hours of battery life. The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has 8.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$216
$50
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The JBL Live Flex 3 has a price of $216 and the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless costs $50.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JBL Live Flex 3 and JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Flex 3 | JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$216 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2024 | February 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 8.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 40 | 16 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 8.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Headphone Dungeon
LaFonda | April 2023
"The Vibe Beam earbuds may not be a sleek as other earbuds in the price range, such as the equally priced Vibe Buds, but they sound great, have a long battery life, and come with an equalizer. And if you just need a solid pair if earbuds to get you through your commute, these will do the trick. I have no complaints here."
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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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