JBL Live Buds 3

ANC, 7 h, Wireless

Product details

True Wireless In-Ear headphones with adaptive noise cancellation, charging case with integrated touchscreen, and JBL Pro Sound. Enjoy personalized sound without having to look at your phone. Use the controls on the smart charging case of the wireless JBL Live Buds 3 noise-cancelling headphones with Hi-Res audio to customize all functions without needing to open the JBL app on your device. Adjust volume and EQ, control your music, take phone calls, and read messages. You can even personalize the screensaver with your favorite pictures. And all of this before you even experience the monumental JBL Signature Sound of the Live Buds 3. Premium True Adaptive Noise Cancelling eliminates distractions. JBL Spatial Sound makes movies and music simply more impressive. And when you receive a call, six microphones ensure perfect sound quality even in the loudest environments. All of this comes with 40 hours of battery life: 10 hours in the earbuds and an additional 30 hours in the charging case, which can also be charged wirelessly. The charging case features a loop for attaching a lanyard for added convenience. Great sound has never been so easy. High-resolution wireless audio with JBL Signature Sound. The dynamic 10mm drivers of the JBL Live Buds 3 are equipped with JBL Signature Sound. Each driver is perfectly tuned to deliver deep bass, balanced mids, and refined highs - at any volume. JBL Spatial Sound gives you the feeling of being at a concert, as the sound surrounds you from virtually all directions. Convenient smart charging case for app-free control. You can adjust all functions of your JBL Live Buds 3 headphones through the 1.45-inch touchscreen display of the smart charging case. The display gives you full control over your sound on all devices - laptop, TV, smartphone, or tablet - without needing to access the JBL app on your smartphone.

Key specifications

Application range
Lifestyle, 
Sports, 
Travel
Equipment + Functions
Microphones, 
True Wireless, 
Volume control
Headphone type
In Ear Headphones
Signal transmission
Wireless
Audio Connections
1 x USB-C
Noise cancelling
ANC
Isolation
Closed
Item number
41396104

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
JBLLIVEBUDS3BLK
Release date
29.7.2024

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Headphone area of use
Lifestyle, 
Sports, 
Travel

Headphone properties

Headphone output
Stereo
Noise cancelling
ANC
Headphone features + functions
Microphones, 
True Wireless, 
Volume control
Music control
Universal Bluetooth Remote
Peripheral signal transmission
Wireless
Button functions
interregnum, 
Play

Headphone type

Headphone type
In Ear Headphones
Fit
In Ear
Isolation
Closed
Driver diameter
10 mm
Durability
Dustproof, 
Water-resistant
Protection type (IP code)
IP55
Converter principle
Dynamic

Audio properties

Frequency range
20 - 40 Hz
Sensitivity
103 dB
Max. noise level
97 dB
Impedance
16 Ω (ohm)

Connections

Audio Connections
1 x USB-C

Bluetooth features

Bluetooth version
5.3
Bluetooth feature
Multipoint
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, 
AVRCP, 
HFP

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life
7 h
Capacity
60 mAh
Charging time
2 h
Charging input
USB-C

Origin

Country of origin
China

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1x charging box, 
1x earplug in 3 sizes, 
1x USB-C charging cable

Product dimensions

Height
2.12 cm
Width
2.18 cm
Depth
1.59 cm
Weight
4.60 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • JBL
    Not enough data
  • 1.Digitus
    0 %
  • 1.xO
    0 %
  • 3.Sandberg
    0,1 %
  • 4.Renkforce
    0,2 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • JBL
    Not enough data
  • 1.1More
    0 days
  • 1.4smarts
    0 days
  • 1.adidas
    0 days
  • 1.Audio-Technica
    0 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • JBL
    Not enough data
  • 1.Fantec
    0 %
  • 1.Grundig
    0 %
  • 3.Sandberg
    0,2 %
  • 4.OEM
    0,3 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good86/100
Very good84/100
Rank 3 out of 16Stiftung WarentestBluetooth-Kopfhörer im TestReleaseMarch 2025

Also new in Stiftung Warentest's constantly updated headphone database: 16 current Bluetooth headphones - including in-ears, open-ears and headband models. One in-ear reduces ambient noise perfectly, another fails in this test point. The devices also perform very differently in terms of wearing comfort: many fit well or very well, others fall out of the ear easily...

Very good88/100
Basic TutorialsSingle testReleaseOctober 2024

The JBL Live Buds 3 deliver an absolutely well-rounded overall package. The earbuds score particularly well with the innovative smart case, which offers a surprising amount of added value with its compact touchscreen and, after initial setup, makes the use of the smartphone app almost superfluous...

Very good85/100
hifi.deSingle testReleaseSeptember 2024
  • PositiveCharging case with display
  • PositiveHigh wearing comfort
  • PositiveGood battery life
  • NegativeRelatively expensive
  • NegativeSound could be better

The JBL Live Buds 3 don't really do anything wrong. They offer good sound, solid ANC, pleasant usability and good battery life. However, they don't do anything so well that there aren't competing models in the same price range that could do better. This is probably due to the special feature...