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and better suited for exercise due to being sweatproof and dustproof, with a comfortable fit and good noise isolation, ideal for outdoor environments. They also feature a unique smart charging case with an LED touch display. However, they have lower sound and build quality than the MW75-Neuro, which offer excellent sound, including for gaming and TV, as well as active noise cancelling and a high-quality microphone, making them ideal for a premium listening experience and calls. The MW75-Neuro also includes Neurable AI technology for focus tracking, which the JBL Live Flex 3 lacks. Choose the JBLs for affordability and exercise, or the MW75-Neuro for top-tier sound and smart features at a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Flex 3
Very good for music
Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
Very good for phone calls
Excellent for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Very good for air travel
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.5/10
9.3/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for gaming, while the JBL Live Flex 3 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
8.8/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for phone calls, while the JBL Live Flex 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
9.4/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Flex 3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.7/10
9.3/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for TV and video, while the JBL Live Flex 3 is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
32.0 Hours
The JBL Live Flex 3 has 10 hours of battery life. The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life.
Cost
$216
$649
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$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The JBL Live Flex 3 has a price of $216 and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro costs $649.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Live Flex 3 to be very good for music, while the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
8.3/10
The JBL Live Flex 3 and Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The JBL Live Flex 3 and Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Live Flex 3 and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
JBL Live Flex 3
Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
GENERAL
Price
Price
$216
$649
Brand
Brand
JBL
Master & Dynamic
Release Date
Release Date
June 1, 2024
January 1, 2024
Form Factor
Form Factor
Earbuds
Headphones
Connectivity
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired + Wireless
SOUND
Music Score
Music Score
8.1/10
7.9/10
Phone Calls Score
Phone Calls Score
5.3/10
8.8/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.5/10
9.4/10
TV and Video Score
TV and Video Score
5.8/10
9.3/10
Exercise Score
Exercise Score
8.4/10
6.2/10
Air Travel Score
Air Travel Score
6.7/10
8.6/10
Podcasts and Audiobooks Score
Podcasts and Audiobooks Score
5.9/10
9.4/10
Sound Profile
Sound Profile
Bass, Treble
Neutral
PERFORMANCE
Battery life
Battery life
10 Hours
32 Hours
Wireless charging
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Charging time
Charging time
2 Hours
3 Hours
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth version
5.3
5.1
Case Battery Life
Case Battery Life
40
N/A
FEATURES
Active Noise Cancelling
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Noise Reduction Score
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/10
8.4/10
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
7/10
Size
Size
Large
N/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
Weight (headset or single earbud)
8.8 Grams
338 Grams
Microphone style
Microphone style
Integrated
Integrated
Waterproof Rating
Waterproof Rating
5
0
Dustproof Rating
Dustproof Rating
5
0
Eartip sizes included
Eartip sizes included
XS, S, M, L
N/A
Color variations
Color variations
Black
Black
Low Latency
Low Latency
No
AptX Adaptive
Lossless Codec
Lossless Codec
LDAC
AptX Adaptive
Cable length
Cable length
N/A
3.9 feet
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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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