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final ZE3000 SV vs JBL Live Buds 3

What ZE3000 SV does better (0) and where Live Buds 3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

final ZE3000 SV
final · 2024ZE3000 SV
6.8Score
0 advantages≈ $85
vs
JBL Live Buds 3
JBL · 2024Live Buds 3
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls8.3
5.0Battery8.4

Why is ZE3000 SV better than Live Buds 3?

ZE3000 SV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Live Buds 3 better than ZE3000 SV?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 10 h+43%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

final ZE3000 SVfinal ZE3000 SV≈ $856.8
JBL Live Buds 3JBL Live Buds 3≈ $859.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—103 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h10 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case—40 h
Charging time1.5 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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