At CES 2023, JBL introduced a wireless earbud with a smart case that has a touch screen. But at CES 2024, the company launched three new models of wireless earbuds with the same smart case, but with different designs.
Features
The three earbuds share some key features, such as:
- Adaptive noise cancellation that can be adjusted
- LDAC support for high-quality sound
- Six microphones for clear calls
- Wireless charging
- Multi-point Bluetooth connection
Design and fit
The three earbuds differ in their shape and fit for the ear. Live Buds 3 are traditional earbuds, while Live Beam 3 and Live Flex 3 are both of the stick type like AirPods.
Live Beam 3 fit the ear snugly, while Live Flex 3 are more sleek. Live Flex 3 also have an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance, while Live Buds 3 and Live Beam 3 have an IP55 rating. Live Buds 3 and Live Beam 3 also have larger drivers (12 mm) compared to Live Flex 3 (10 mm).
Battery life
The three earbuds also differ in battery life. Live Buds 3 provide 10 hours of listening with noise cancellation, plus 30 extra hours from the case. Live Beam 3 provide 12 hours of listening without noise cancellation, plus 36 extra hours from the case. Live Flex 3 provide 10 hours of listening, plus 40 extra hours from the case.
Price and availability
The Live 3 series of wireless earbuds from JBL will be available in the summer for $199.95 each. You can choose from black, white, pink, and blue colors.