JBL Live Buds 3
4.5 out of 5 rating
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Immerse yourself in your favorite tunes with Live Buds 3. These compact earbuds offer hi-res audio with JBL Signature Sound. True adaptive noise cancelling allows you to customize your listening experience to allow you to focus on the music. The 6 built-in mics allow for crystal clear calls while on the go. Multi-point connection allows you to move between devices. Google Finder allows you to keep track of your earbuds if lost. And, with an IP55 waterproof and dustproof rating, they can also stand up to the elements while on the go.¹
Long-lasting battery.
With the charging case, you can get up to 40 hours of total playback.² And, the Smart Charging Case allows you to play, pause, skip and more.
Go further with the app.
With the JBL Headphones app, you can set EQ settings, switch between devices and personalize your listening experience further with features like Personi-Fi 3.0.
¹ IP55-rated. Protection against limited dust ingress and from low-pressure water jets from any direction.
² Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results will vary.
All specsLong-lasting battery.
With the charging case, you can get up to 40 hours of total playback.² And, the Smart Charging Case allows you to play, pause, skip and more.
Go further with the app.
With the JBL Headphones app, you can set EQ settings, switch between devices and personalize your listening experience further with features like Personi-Fi 3.0.
¹ IP55-rated. Protection against limited dust ingress and from low-pressure water jets from any direction.
² Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results will vary.
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Reviews
4.5
4.5 out of 5 rating
26 reviews
100% of reviewers recommend this product.
Sound great for the short time they last.
3 out of 5 rating
Jimi57bite . 3 months ago
I have had them fir about 3 weeks. The sound is really good but they do not last 10 hours. I got about 5 hours each time I have used them. I first tried with noise canceling on and then I tried it with it off and I might have gotten another 39 mins. I am a more than a little disappointed. I was hoping to get at least 8 hrs. Your specifications are misleading.
Customer Support - 3 months ago
Thanks for your feedback. We're always looking for ways to improve. With our JBL Live Buds 3, charge the battery to 100% and then listen to music without any bass boosted, and at a very low volume. If the battery lasts close to the published up-to playtime, the battery is working fine. However, if you get less than 90% of the published spec, this likely means that the battery is losing its capacity. For us to further assist you with your JBL Live Buds 3, please contact our customer support.jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com
Solid set of feature packed great sounding earbuds
5 out of 5 rating
Librow . 5 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These buds have a lot of usable features. They fit great in my ear. When I take one out the audio will pause until I hit play again or put the bud back in. This works well for me as I often take one earbud out to listen to someone talking to me. This way I don’t miss anything and have to go back on my music/podcast. The noise canceling is great for coffee shops or flight. It is some of the best I’ve used yet. The ambient aware is always helpful for when working out and running. I found the case to be a very helpful interface to make any adjustments to the buds instead of using an app. It works seamlessly. Plus, I just don’t feel like opening up another app if I don’t have to. There are the standard tap of the buds that are good for pausing or changing some minor settings. The wireless charging of the case works great with any pad type charger I have used. One of the most important features (to me anyways) is call quality. The call quality is great for car, around the house, or meetings. This is important when I can’t set up my mic for a meeting and want something to connect quick. This is my go-to set in general and certainly for calls. All of these feature would be meaningless unless the sounds is there. I found the sound to be great especially being able to change from vocal to bass to studio depending on what I am listening to. I enjoy good sound.
jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com
Features
- Hi-res audio wireless with JBL Signature Sound
- Smart Charging Case
- True adaptive noise cancelling with custom control
- Up to 40 hours of playback²
- 6 mics
- Multi-point connection
- Google Finder and Audio Switch
- IP55 waterproof and dustproof rating¹
- JBL Headphones app
- Personi-Fi 3.0
Specs
- Dimensions: 2 x 2.4 x 1.2 in.
- Weight: 2.92 oz.
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What's in the box
- JBL Live Buds 3
- Charging case
JBL Live Buds 3 Reviews
4.5
4.5 out of 5 rating
26 reviews
100% of reviewers recommend this product.
Sound great for the short time they last.
3 out of 5 rating
Jimi57bite . 3 months ago
I have had them fir about 3 weeks. The sound is really good but they do not last 10 hours. I got about 5 hours each time I have used them. I first tried with noise canceling on and then I tried it with it off and I might have gotten another 39 mins. I am a more than a little disappointed. I was hoping to get at least 8 hrs. Your specifications are misleading.
Customer Support - 3 months ago
Thanks for your feedback. We're always looking for ways to improve. With our JBL Live Buds 3, charge the battery to 100% and then listen to music without any bass boosted, and at a very low volume. If the battery lasts close to the published up-to playtime, the battery is working fine. However, if you get less than 90% of the published spec, this likely means that the battery is losing its capacity. For us to further assist you with your JBL Live Buds 3, please contact our customer support.jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com
Solid set of feature packed great sounding earbuds
5 out of 5 rating
Librow . 5 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These buds have a lot of usable features. They fit great in my ear. When I take one out the audio will pause until I hit play again or put the bud back in. This works well for me as I often take one earbud out to listen to someone talking to me. This way I don’t miss anything and have to go back on my music/podcast. The noise canceling is great for coffee shops or flight. It is some of the best I’ve used yet. The ambient aware is always helpful for when working out and running. I found the case to be a very helpful interface to make any adjustments to the buds instead of using an app. It works seamlessly. Plus, I just don’t feel like opening up another app if I don’t have to. There are the standard tap of the buds that are good for pausing or changing some minor settings. The wireless charging of the case works great with any pad type charger I have used. One of the most important features (to me anyways) is call quality. The call quality is great for car, around the house, or meetings. This is important when I can’t set up my mic for a meeting and want something to connect quick. This is my go-to set in general and certainly for calls. All of these feature would be meaningless unless the sounds is there. I found the sound to be great especially being able to change from vocal to bass to studio depending on what I am listening to. I enjoy good sound.
jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com
Another great product
4 out of 5 rating
Henry1987 . 5 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far i think this product is amazing, the quality of sound, the amount of features, makes the Live Buds 3 one of the best one i ever tried. The only thing i dont like isnthe fact that the buds are so dificult to grab from the case, but once i put them on, somethimes i forget i have them on. Totally recomend them.
jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com
JBL Live Buds 3 offers case touchscreen
4 out of 5 rating
SaveMoneyStayTrue . 5 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] JBL Live Buds 3 offer cool features and audio quality. Active Noise Canceling vs. Ambient (noise) Aware setting is convenient to be able to toggle on and off by touching the left ear bud. Would be cool to be able to do more customizing of the case touch screen background/ displays.
jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com
The futuristic buds with a boom!
5 out of 5 rating
Boss boom buds . 5 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the JBL Live Buds 3. I use them mostly when I workout at the gym or for meditation. I find the noise cancellation satisfactory when i meditate but then i can change the awareness level when im at the gym to hear my surroundings. I am very impressed with the sound quality and the opportunity to change the sound settings in any fashion i wish. I did find it a bit challenging to link the buds to numerous devices and also the initial link to my iPhone. I really enjoy the mini touchscreen and the fact that I don’t need my phone to access features available on the touch screen plus it’s just really cool to have a touchscreen on an ear buds case. It definitely sets JBL apart!
jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com
Wowsie Budsies!
4 out of 5 rating
Rainbo11 . 5 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ok. First off, I have never seen such a fancy bud case. This thing is amazing! The case charges your buds, and it is small enough to carry in your pocket. You can personalize your case by changing the photo on front. You can choose what type of music you are listening to, to adjust the sound of your buds. The JBL Live Buds 3 have a quality sound like no other. You can hear and feel the bass, without the loudness and hurting in your ears. They adjust well and stay in place. The only thing I would change is that they don’t connect to more than one device. It would be nice to connect them to my headphones so hubby and I could listen to the same music.
jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com
Excellent noise cancellation with immersive sound
5 out of 5 rating
javarican . 5 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Live Buds 3 impress with their well-rounded performance. The Active Noise Cancelling is a standout feature on these ear buds. It effectively reduces common background noise, making them great for blocking out coffee shop hum and did especially well during air travel. These may not be the absolute best noise cancelling on the market when compared to “over the ear” headphones, but I can honestly say that it is much better than the “Pro version” of my other headphones. The noise cancellation on these is strong enough for most situations, especially considering the price tag.
The JBL Live Buds 3 also deliver fantastic sound quality. Just like other JBL products, these buds boast a rich, bass-forward sound which make them perfect for bass heavy music genres. However, the sound isn't muddy at all. Mids and highs remain clear, ensuring a balanced listening experience.
And for those who crave a touch of serenity, but don’t want to listen to your yoga playlist, the JBL Live Buds 3 also include a “relaxing sounds” feature. Through the app, you can mix and match calming ambient sounds like ocean waves, campfire or nighttime sounds (or a combination of them), further enhancing your relaxation during commutes or while taking a nap. Surprisingly, this was something I found myself using more than I expected, especially when combined with the Active Noise Cancellation. My new nap companions.
Lastly, something that I though would be a gimmick, but found myself using a lot, is the screen on the case. You can control some of the basic features from the case, such as enable or disable noise cancellation, skip to the next song or change the volume on your music. I found myself leaving the case on my desk and controlling my music with the small screen. You can quickly stop the music and turn on the talk-thru settings when someone stops by your desk.
All in all, I am very impressed with these buds. The features, combined with a comfortable fit, make the JBL Live Buds 3 a great choice for anyone seeking a well priced option with both strong noise cancellation and immersive sound.
jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com
Great advancements to an already amazing product!
5 out of 5 rating
Jcuevas . 5 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had the pleasure of owning the previous version of these awesome headphones. The new Live Buds 3 offer a Smart Case where you can make adjustments to the buds on the fly. Previously you needed to go into an app on your phone or tablet to make adjustments but with the addition of the new Smart Case, you can use these buds with any bluetooth phone or devise. You can adjust the overall volume, equalizer, turn on and adjust the Spatial Audio feature, change and pause tracks, adjust the ambient sound, adjust the voice awareness and more. I like how the case also notifies you when you have a notification on your paired device. Other adjustments such as the screen saver and overall brightness can also be adjusted on the case screen. All of these functions can be scrolled through by swiping left and right on the display once you unlock it. The touch sensitivity works well. The one function in which will be very useful is the Find My Buds function.
Upon receiving the buds about 12 days ago, I charged the case and buds to 100 percent. Charging can be done by the included usb-c cable or wirelessly. I have been using them for roughly 2 hours a day. They fit comfortably and don’t fall out of my ears. I would say they are a little bit smaller than the previous version but still have amazing sound. These offer Hi-Resolution audio which brings a new dimension to my music. The Spatial Audio is also great but not made for all types of music. The Spatial Audio can be adjusted for what you are using them for. When I watch a movie it gives the sense of realism to the movie and makes the overall sound field larger. For music it gives a concert like sound which is also very immersive. For gaming it also gives you a sense of realism as if you’re really in the game. A truly fantastic feature that I am enjoying. The sound frequency of these buds is also perfect. Not lacking in any department and they get loud without distorting. I leave the equalizer off most of the time but it is nice to be able to switch the equalizer settings through the case menu. Adaptive noise canceling works flawlessly as the the ambient noise changes around you.
As mentioned before I feel these newer buds are slightly smaller than the previous generation. They stay in my ears better. They still have touch feature on both buds to do certain tasks such as change the noise settings, change tracks forward or back, play or pause or answer a call. You can assign different tasks to the buds via the app. The app does offer a few more features not available on the case for fine tuning and adjusting the buds.
You can use one or both buds if you want. Call quality is superb having a total of 6 microphones. The calls are in stereo if you have both buds in your ears. The range is also great. I can leave my phone in one room and move to the next without losing the connection. I used them recently for a long call lasting over two hours and still had plenty of battery life left in them. Today was day 12 of using these buds and the case was at 32 percent and the buds at 100 percent before taking them out of the case. Jbl states you get about 40 hours of use out of these on a charge and I believe it. Just 10 minutes in the case once they have depleted their charge will give you 4 more hours of use. That’s simply amazing to me.
Fit and finish of these buds is very premium. The case is sturdy and strong. Buds are light and feel great. Nothing about either piece feels cheap. Sound is premium and so are all of the features. The amount of things you can do and play with is endless. I’m constantly fiddling with them because there are so many features. I just want to keep trying them all.
It’s nice to see a great product getting even better over time. The previous version was my go to set of buds. I truly loved everything about them. The new Live Buds 3 are even better in every way which makes these my new go to set.
jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com
Charge case with controls is handy, sound is epic
5 out of 5 rating
Danukeduke . 5 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I got my JBL Live Earbuds 3 I wasn’t sure if I would like the charging case with controls on it, or if I would even use it. I have to say after having them for about 3 weeks now I’m pleasantly surprised by how handy the controls on the charge case are. I use the controls pretty frequently mainly because it’s easy and convenient. When you first set up the earbuds they have a feature that lets you know if you have a good deal or not. I didn’t like earbuds because I could never get them to sit properly and this feature totally solved that issue. The ambient aware feature may be my favorite thing though. I like that it allows you to hear what’s going on around you with the earbuds firmly seated in your ears. The features seem endless with these earbuds. You can give yourself a hearing test with them to see what is the ideal sound for your ears, very cool. All the features and charging case with controls aside, the best thing about these earbuds is the sound. By far the best set of wireless headphones, regardless of type, I’ve ever owned. I’ve worn them for around 5 1/2 - 6 hours continuously with the ambient aware setting activated on one charge. I highly recommend these earbuds.
jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com
Replaced my AirPods Pro as my daily driver
5 out of 5 rating
Nick Cappy . 5 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] All around amazing headset, well balanced sound, and LDAC!!! Finally!! Absolutely blown away by these buds, definitely worth the money and worth your time. The case is kind of pointless, but I'm sure it will be a plus for someone out there. Aside from the little gimmicks, these are just fantastic ear buds!
jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com
JBL Live Buds 3 FAQs
Ear poece sizes . Dec 1, 2024
Do the earpieces come in different sizes? My experience is that the pieces fall out from being too big.
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