JBL - Live Buds 3 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - 2024 - Black
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Specifications
- Noise Cancelling (Active)YesSound ModeStereoConnection TypeWireless, WiredWireless ConnectivityBluetoothTrue WirelessYesMaximum Wireless Range30 feet
- Key Specs
- Noise Cancelling (Active): true
- Sound Mode: Stereo
- Connection Type: Wireless, Wired
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: true (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Maximum Wireless Range: 30 feet
- Water Resistant: true (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Carrying Case: true
- Microphone Features: Noise cancelling
- Headphone Fit: In-Ear
- Battery Life: 10 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Charge Time: 2 hours (Battery charge time will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. Charging time will likely decrease with time and usage of the battery.)
- Works With: Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, SmartThings (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Ear Tip Sizes Included: Extra large, Large, Medium, Small, Extra small
- General
- Brand: JBL
- Model Number: JBLLIVEBUDS3BLKAM
- Product Name: Live Buds 3 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - 2024
- Color: Black
- Ear Cushions: true
- Ear Tip Sizes Included: Extra large, Large, Medium, Small, Extra small
- Audio
- Noise Cancelling (Active): true
- Sound Isolating: true
- Environmental Noise Control: true (A technology that automatically or manually adjusts, or eliminates, ambient background sound to allow conversational voices to be heard clearer.)
- Minimum Frequency Response: 20 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 40 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Impedance: 16 ohms (Describes the resistance of an electric signal throughout the system. Devices with low impedance require less power to deliver optimal signals but are more at risk for damage from overloading. Higher impedance requires more power but is more protected from overload damage.)
- Sensitivity: 98 decibels adjusted
- Integrated Amplifier: true
- Volume Limiting Function: false
- Sound Mode: Stereo
- Driver Size: 10 millimeters
- Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wireless, Wired
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: true (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
- Maximum Wireless Range: 30 feet
- Number Of Devices Connectable Simultaneously: 1
- Connector Size: USB-C
- Detachable Cord: false
- Features
- Water Resistant: true (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Waterproof: true (Designed or treated to be impervious to water in certain situations. Products are tested under controlled laboratory conditions and then assigned an Ingress Protection (IP) rating to denote the degree of protection from water ingress. The level of protection may decrease over time with natural wear of the product.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Carrying Case: true
- Microphone Features: Noise cancelling
- Controls: Call, Track selection, Voice assistant, Volume
- Bone Conducting Technology: false
- Maximum Talk Time: 10 hours
- High Resolution Audio: TRUE (Hear music the way musicians and sound technicians intended it to be heard. Products that support hi-res audio deliver audio signals with a dynamic range and bandwidth far greater than that of a standard CD so you'll be able to enjoy pure music with outstanding sound quality. The device supports high-resolution audio signals, which more closely resemble the quality of music as it was originally recorded, with more texture and detail than can be heard via typical music streaming services or CDs.)
- Design
- Headphone Fit: In-Ear
- Style: Sports and Exercise
- Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Life: 10 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Charge Time: 2 hours (Battery charge time will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. Charging time will likely decrease with time and usage of the battery.)
- Battery Capacity: 620 milliampere hours (The amount of energy stored in the battery.)
- Charging Accessory Included: Cable, Case
- Battery Life Provided by Charging Case: 30 hours
- Fast Charging: 10min=4hrs (Quick charge technologies typically use higher voltages and/or charging interfaces to fill a device's battery capacity faster than standard charging speeds.)
- Charging Interface(s): USB-C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- On/Off Switch: Yes
- Compatibility
- Works With: Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, SmartThings (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.9 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 0.6 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 0.9 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 0.9 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 050036401661
Get customized sound without even looking at your phone. Use the controls on the Smart Charging Case of the JBL Live Buds 3 true wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with Hi-Res Audio to customize all of their features without having to open the JBL app on your device. Adjust volume and EQ, control your music, take phone calls, see messages—you can even customize the screensaver with your favorite photos. And that’s before you even get to the monumental JBL Signature Sound of the Live Buds 3 themselves. Best-in-class True Adaptive Noise Cancelling tunes out distractions. JBL Spatial Sound makes movies and music truly immersive. And if you have to take a call, 6 mics ensure perfect sound quality even in the noisiest surroundings. All this, plus a 40-hour charge: 10 hours in the buds* and another 30 in the case—and they can charge wirelessly. The charging case features a loop to attach a lanyard for even more convenience. Great sound has never been simpler
- Hi-Res Audio Wireless with JBL signature sound: The JBL Live Buds 3's 10mm dynamic drivers are powered by JBL Signature Sound. Each driver is perfectly tuned to deliver deep bass, balanced mid-range, and refined high frequencies—all at any volume level. JBL Spatial Sound makes you feel like you're at a concert as the sound comes from virtually everywhere around you.
- Convenient Smart Charging Case for app-free control: You can customize every aspect of your JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds with the 1.45-inch touchscreen display on your Smart Charging Case. The display gives you full control of your sound on any devices - laptop, TV, smartphones or tablets, without needing to access the JBL App on your smartphone.
- True adaptive noise cancelling with custom control: Tune out the outside world entirely, or customize just how much ambient sound you decide to let in, with four noise-sensing mics that automatically adapt to your surroundings in real time. The audio compensation filter in the JBL Headphones App even allows you to customize and fine-tune the Adaptive Noise Cancelling level to your ear canal's unique shape.
- 40 hours total playback plus wireless charging: Enjoy 10 hours of playtime, plus another 30 in the charging case*. Need to recharge even faster? 10 minutes on a USB type-C charging cable will give you another four hours of playtime. You can also recharge them using wireless charging.
- 6 mics for perfect calls you can customize yourself: Six beamforming microphones reduce wind and noise interference so your words always come through loud and clear. And you can create your own calling environment with Personal Sound Amplification's customized ambient sound levels. A voice equalizer and voice level optimizer gives you full control not only over how you sound to others, but how loud they sound to you.
- Multi-point connection: Switch effortlessly from one Bluetooth device to another, so if you're watching a video on your tablet, you won't miss a call on your mobile phone.
- Google Finder and Audio Switch: With the Google Finder service, if you ever misplace your earbuds, a network of over 3 million Android devices will automatically help you find it. With Google Audio Switch the earbuds seamlessly swap connections from one Android Bluetooth device to another. Jump from a video on your tablet to a call on your mobile phone, and never miss a moment.
- IP55 waterproof and dustproof: From the beach to the bike trail, the JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds are waterproof and dustproof for all your outdoor adventures.
- Stay in control with the JBL Headphones app: Personalize the soundtrack of your life. Just download the free JBL Headphones app to customize the way you listen. Adjust the Adaptive Noise Cancelling to your ears' shape, tweak your ambient sound settings, create a Relax playlist to help you chill out, or check your best fit. You can change how the earbuds behave through gesture customization, or adapt the sound output to audio or video to get the most out of your content—plus much more.
- Personi-Fi 3.0: Hear and feel every note of your playlist. Shape your audio to match your personal listening profile with interactive customization tools that use precise information about you and your preferences to provide the exact sound curve that suits you best.
- Hi-Res Audio Wireless with JBL signature sound: The JBL Live Buds 3's 10mm dynamic drivers are powered by JBL Signature Sound. Each driver is perfectly tuned to deliver deep bass, balanced mid-range, and refined high frequencies—all at any volume level. JBL Spatial Sound makes you feel like you're at a concert as the sound comes from virtually everywhere around you.
- Convenient Smart Charging Case for app-free control: You can customize every aspect of your JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds with the 1.45-inch touchscreen display on your Smart Charging Case. The display gives you full control of your sound on any devices - laptop, TV, smartphones or tablets, without needing to access the JBL App on your smartphone.
- True adaptive noise cancelling with custom control: Tune out the outside world entirely, or customize just how much ambient sound you decide to let in, with four noise-sensing mics that automatically adapt to your surroundings in real time. The audio compensation filter in the JBL Headphones App even allows you to customize and fine-tune the Adaptive Noise Cancelling level to your ear canal's unique shape.
- 40 hours total playback plus wireless charging: Enjoy 10 hours of playtime, plus another 30 in the charging case*. Need to recharge even faster? 10 minutes on a USB type-C charging cable will give you another four hours of playtime. You can also recharge them using wireless charging.
- 6 mics for perfect calls you can customize yourself: Six beamforming microphones reduce wind and noise interference so your words always come through loud and clear. And you can create your own calling environment with Personal Sound Amplification's customized ambient sound levels. A voice equalizer and voice level optimizer gives you full control not only over how you sound to others, but how loud they sound to you.
- Multi-point connection: Switch effortlessly from one Bluetooth device to another, so if you're watching a video on your tablet, you won't miss a call on your mobile phone.
- Google Finder and Audio Switch: With the Google Finder service, if you ever misplace your earbuds, a network of over 3 million Android devices will automatically help you find it. With Google Audio Switch the earbuds seamlessly swap connections from one Android Bluetooth device to another. Jump from a video on your tablet to a call on your mobile phone, and never miss a moment.
- IP55 waterproof and dustproof: From the beach to the bike trail, the JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds are waterproof and dustproof for all your outdoor adventures.
- Stay in control with the JBL Headphones app: Personalize the soundtrack of your life. Just download the free JBL Headphones app to customize the way you listen. Adjust the Adaptive Noise Cancelling to your ears' shape, tweak your ambient sound settings, create a Relax playlist to help you chill out, or check your best fit. You can change how the earbuds behave through gesture customization, or adapt the sound output to audio or video to get the most out of your content—plus much more.
- Personi-Fi 3.0: Hear and feel every note of your playlist. Shape your audio to match your personal listening profile with interactive customization tools that use precise information about you and your preferences to provide the exact sound curve that suits you best.
Whats Included
- Live Buds 3 Earbuds
- Ear Tips (S, M, L)
- USB Type-C Charging Cable
- Charging Case
- Live Buds 3 Earbuds
- Ear Tips (S, M, L)
- USB Type-C Charging Cable
- Charging Case
Disclaimers
- *with ANC Off
- *with ANC Off
Q: Do the earbuds have active noise cancellation?
A: These earbuds feature best-in-class True Adaptive Noise Cancelling to tune out distractions so you can focus on your audio.
Q: Is there a way to customize the sound without using the app?
A: You can customize the sound without using the app by using the controls on the Smart Charging Case of the JBL Live Beam 3 true wireless noise-canceling earbuds.
Q: Are the earbuds waterproof?
A: These earbuds are waterproof.
Q: What is the battery life of the earbuds?
A: The battery life of the earbuds is 12 hours.
Q: Can the earbuds be used for phone calls?
A: The JBL Live Beam 3 earbuds have six microphones that ensure perfect sound quality even in the noisiest environments, so you can take phone calls with them.
Q: What is the maximum frequency response of the earbuds?
A: The maximum frequency response of these earbuds is 40 kilohertz.
Q: Do the earbuds have a water resistance rating?
A: The earbuds are waterproof.
Q: Can the earbuds be used for phone calls?
A: The JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds allow you to take phone calls and will even ensure perfect sound quality with 6 mics, even in noisy surroundings.
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| Pros for JBL - Live Buds 3 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - 2024 - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality, Battery Life, Comfort, Fit, ANC | Sound Quality, Battery Life, Comfort, Fit, Bass | Sound Quality | Sound Quality, Battery Life, Comfort, Fit, Connectivity |
| Cons for JBL - Live Buds 3 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - 2024 - Black | |||
| Screen Utility | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Case |
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Reviews
Customers are saying
Customers recognize the Live Buds 3 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds for their exceptional sound quality. Users are impressed with the clarity of calls and the well-rounded audio quality for music.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Looks cool and sounds great
I picked these up because I love JBL. I have the over the ear model headphones for my computer, two of the 110 party boxes and the Flip 6. I was using Galaxy Buds Pro 2s and Airpod Pro 2s before these. I hated the Airpods and enjoyed the Galaxy Buds a lot. I had to switch these to the next size smaller rubber ear nubs from the ones that were preinstalled. After that I got a great seal, no falling out or getting loose. I had them for about 4 days now, washed the truck and mowed the lawn with them in. I'm in Mississippi so it was 100 degrees outside and sweat didn't seem to bother them. After 4 hours of continuous use the case reported each bud was at 65%, I was also using ANC the entire time. The sound quality was excellent. Setup took a minute after downloading the app to my phone, both the buds and case needed to update. Connection to my phone was fast and easy. Honestly I really like these and the "tap" feature was something I really liked. After using the Airpods and having to squeeze them to do anything I'm glad to be able to tap to answer calls or pause music. Call quality was also excellent, friends reported they couldn't hear wind noise or had any problems hearing me. On a purely cool note and not really necessary, I like the case has customizable backgrounds. I was showing it off to anyone that would look. Finally I really like the case will locate the buds if need be. I really like these and I think I am going to stay with JBL from now on.
Posted by Nathan
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
More than I was expecting!
I've had these JBL LB3 T.W.N.C.E(s) about a month ago, and I have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised by the quality! I know this is JBL we're talking about, however with some manufactures looking to cut costs and sometimes seem to just want to "get the product to the consumer" quality can sometimes take a backseat to (the latest and greatest packed w/useless features to jack up the price). Not the case with these! I'm an audiophile and I'm very particular about not only what I spend my hard earned money on, but the quality of the product itself. From the compact design, sleek look, accurately-sensitive touch-screen (which was a total surprise, and shows just how long I've been out of the wireless earbud game), and many (USEFUL) features are some of the highlights of this product! Easy to pair, however it takes the buds a little longer (like up to ten seconds) sometimes to recognize, and connect to the app (w/buds right next to phone), easy to navigate through the again (surprisingly -MANY- different options), and fairly lightweight. The meat and potatoes are the intuitive GUI/app that allows you to control just about every aspect of your listening experience. I was blown away by the ability to not only have an option for, but be able to customize your EQ, listening modes i.e. NC, obvi, Ambient Aware (which allows you to listen to whatever you like and still be "aware" of what's going on around you or the Talk Through feature (GENIUS)! The MAJOR+ plus is the control you have with the case itself! OMG this is so intuitive. To be able to -only- use the case and not my phone to check msgs, vol control, change listening options, and it even has a built in (flashlight) YES....a FLASHLIGHT!!!!! These are far better than I expected in terms of options, but the main test of course is the sound quality and these DO NOT let you down when it comes to these! True to the JBL reputation the voices are rich, crystal clear and up-front, the mids are lively and not stale, and lastly the bass is deep, rich, accurate, never bottom-out, and not over saturated and sounds true to the intended range! I may not have the best studio equipment, however listening to these are almost like listening to my KRK studio monitors! REALLY! I know this is lengthy, and I still am probably going to leave something out, but the last thing I'll leave you with is the option that I didn't discovered after about two weeks or so. There is an option (in the app) to have up to (SIX) nature sounds going all at once or you can de-select down to one nature sound! This is something some may never use, however coming from someone with insomnia and that uses a sounds machine, white noise, rain machine (every night), this was a shock and surprise (no I didn't read the instructions all the way through initially) Lol. You can set a timer for the sounds as well. The (ONLY) things I would suggest or would have liked to see is the ability to turn the volume up about five more levels. Don't get me wrong they are LOUD, CLEAR, and have RICH, DEEP BASS, but on some quieter recordings sometimes you want to turn them up just a couple more times. Overall these are a solid pair of earbuds and they DO NOT DISAPPOINT! I would highly recommend these, and (no I don't work for BB), but I did purchase the protection plan. I got these on a really great sale, however if/when I find an electronic device I plan on keeping and utilizing heavily I want to protect them. That's your call, but with all the biking, walking, working out, mowing, yard work etc. I'd rather just be able to get another pair vs spending ~$200 for another pair. Note that I also have dropped them once (waist high on a hard surface) and there was no damage to the integrity of the case or the buds! I hope this helps. Cheers! Oh...I almost forgot...set the case to (TURN OFF ((another great and wonderful feature)) after a certain amount of inactivity to save battery life!
Posted by JoelC
- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great buds with flaws
These earbuds sound really good. ANC and Ambient Aware are decent. In addition, the battery life on the buds themselves are excellent and the fit in my ear is really good. My issues with buds is that in my opinion, the charging case is more of a gimmick than a necessity because the charging case battery life is subpar and there is not really much benefit from using it to control the buds. Furthermore, the buds have a weird feature to where it auto defaults to having Ambient Aware mode on each time you connect your buds. Even if you take them out momentarily and put them back in, Ambient Aware will toggle back on. Lastly, the buds will randomly connect to my device while they are in the case. Hopefully, the issues I stated can be fixed with an update. Overall, these buds sound really good and have great battery life, but with the issues I stated, I would not recommend.
Posted by AndreW
