JBL Live Beam 3
Skullcandy Dime Evo
What Buyers Say
JBL Live Beam 3
The JBL Live Flex 3 earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and durable build. Users appreciate the innovative case with its screen and the effective noise cancelling, though some report issues with battery life, pairing, and occasional software bugs. A few reviewers mention the case being large and the price being on the higher side, but overall, the product is seen as a reliable and feature-rich choice.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Durable build
- Innovative case with screen
- Effective noise cancelling
Cons
- Battery life shorter than advertised
- Pairing issues
- Case makes beeping sound
- Loud in-ear knocking noise
- Case is large
Skullcandy Dime Evo
Overall, users are quite satisfied with these earbuds, praising their clear sound, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life. The charging case is a hit, offering convenience and long-lasting power. However, some users report issues with earbuds falling out, connectivity problems, and a lack of noise cancellation, which brings down the overall score.
Pros
- Clear sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Convenient charging case
- Sleek design
Cons
- Earbuds fall out
- Connectivity issues
- No noise cancellation
- Quiet sound
- Battery drains quickly
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | Skullcandy Dime Evo | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 104 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 96 dB | 104 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | 36 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Skullcandy |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam 3
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Skullcandy Dime Evo
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Pricing
Skullcandy Dime Evo offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 42 specs.
