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JBL Live Buds 3 vs Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro

What Live Buds 3 does better (1) and where Liberty 4 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Live Buds 3
JBL · 2024Live Buds 3
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ $110
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Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Soundcore · 2024Liberty 4 Pro
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $95
8.4Noise control & calls5.8
8.4Battery7.9

Why is Live Buds 3 better than Liberty 4 Pro?

  1. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 7 h+14%

Why is Liberty 4 Pro better than Live Buds 3?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 14 Hz+43%
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 10.5 mm+5%
Specifications

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JBL Live Buds 3JBL Live Buds 3≈ $1109.1
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm10.5 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz14 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity103 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones66
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Battery life with ANC8 h7 h
Total with charging case40 h40 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.5 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Glossy Black, Pearl White, BIue
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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