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JBL Soundgear Sense vs Libratone AIR+ 3rd Gen

What Soundgear Sense does better (1) and where AIR+ 3rd Gen wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Soundgear Sense
JBL · 2023Soundgear Sense
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ $110
vs
Libratone AIR+ 3rd Gen
Libratone · 2023AIR+ 3rd Gen
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
3.1Noise control & calls9.3
3.5Battery2.8
2.1Build & features2.4

Why is Soundgear Sense better than AIR+ 3rd Gen?

  1. Driver size16.2 mm vs 5.3 mm3.1×

Why is AIR+ 3rd Gen better than Soundgear Sense?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Soundgear Sense: Yes
  2. Earbud weight (each)13.1 g vs 10 g+31%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size16.2 mm5.3 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity112 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h6 h
Total with charging case24 h24 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant, Siri—
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)13.1 g10 g
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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