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JBL LIVE Buds 4 vs Kenwood GLASS Core KH-CRZ90T

What LIVE Buds 4 does better (2) and where GLASS Core KH-CRZ90T wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE Buds 4
JBL · 2026LIVE Buds 4
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $170
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Kenwood GLASS Core KH-CRZ90T
Kenwood · 2026GLASS Core KH-CRZ90T
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $170
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
7.7Battery8.9
8.3Build & features3.9

Why is LIVE Buds 4 better than GLASS Core KH-CRZ90T?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.8 g vs 5.8 g+22%

Why is GLASS Core KH-CRZ90T better than LIVE Buds 4?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 17 h+70%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE Buds 4JBL LIVE Buds 4≈ $1708.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity106 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h17 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Charging time2 h2 h
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.8 g5.8 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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