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JBL Live Buds 3 True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds (Black)

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JBL Live Buds 3 True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds (Black)
Key Features
  • For Immersive Audio On the Go
  • 10mm Drivers, JBL Signature Sound
  • Deep Bass, Balanced Mids, Refined Highs
  • 1.45" LCD Touchscreen on Charging Case
Bring a killer sound system with you anywhere with the black JBL Live Buds 3, true wireless earbuds with adaptive noise canceling that can be easily customized. JBL Signature Sound, JBL Spatial Sound, and hands-on control via the convenient 1.45" color touchscreen on the charging case, you can get as immersive with your audio as you want.
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JBL Live Buds 3 Overview

Bring a killer sound system with you anywhere with the black JBL Live Buds 3, true wireless earbuds with adaptive noise canceling that can be easily customized. JBL Signature Sound, JBL Spatial Sound, and hands-on control via the convenient 1.45" color touchscreen on the charging case, you can get as immersive with your audio as you want.

Six beamforming mics ensure crystal-clear calls in any environment, no matter how noisy or windy. Multipoint connections ensure seamless transitions from one device to another, such as when you need to take a call while enjoying your favorite music or movies on another device. An IP55 rating means solid protection from water, sweat, and dust. The Live Buds 3 include a wireless charging case, four sizes of eartip pairs, and a USB-C charging cable.

JBL Signature Sound
The JBL Live Buds 3’s 10mm dynamic drivers are powered by JBL Signature Sound. Each driver is perfectly tuned to deliver deep bass, balanced mid range, and refined high frequencies—all at any volume level. JBL Spatial Sound makes you feel like you're at a concert as the sound comes from virtually everywhere around you.
App-Free Control Via Smart Charge Case
You can customize every aspect of your JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds with the 1.45" touchscreen display on your Smart Charging Case. The display gives you full control of your sound on any devices—laptop, TV, smartphones, or tablets—without needing to access the JBL App on your smartphone.
True Adaptive Noise Canceling with Custom Control
Tune out the outside world entirely or customize just how much ambient sound you decide to let in with four noise-sensing mics that automatically adapt to your surroundings in real time. The auto compensation in the JBL Headphones app adjusts and optimizes the adaptive noise canceling level to your wearing and ear canal conditions, ensuring effective noise cancellation tailored to your personal hearing experience.
40 Hours Total Playback with Wireless Charging
Enjoy 10 hours of playtime, plus another 30 in the charging case. Need to recharge faster? 10 minutes on a USB-C charging cable will give you another four hours of playtime. You can also recharge them wirelessly.
6 Mics for Perfect Calls Everytime
Six beamforming microphones reduce wind and noise interference, so your words always come through loud and clear. A voice equalizer and voice level optimizer give you full control not only over how you sound to others, but how loud they sound to you.
Stay In Control with JBL Headphones App
Personalize the soundtrack of your life. Just download the free JBL Headphones app to customize the way you listen. Adjust the Adaptive Noise Cancelling to your ears’ shape, tweak your ambient sound control settings, create a Relax playlist to help you chill out, check your best fit, or find your earbuds. You can also choose your preferred voice assistant, change how the earbuds behave through gesture customization, or adapt the sound output to audio or video to get the most out of your content, plus much more
Personi-Fi 3.0
Hear and feel every note of your playlist. Shape your audio to match your personal listening profile with interactive customization tools that use precise information about you and your preferences to provide the exact sound curve that suits you best.
Google Finder and Audio Switch
With the Google Finder service, if you ever misplace your earbuds, a network of over 3 million Android devices will automatically help you find it. With Google Audio Switch the earbuds seamlessly switch from one Android Bluetooth device to another. Jump from a video on your tablet to a call on your mobile phone, and never miss a moment.
UPC: 050036401661

JBL Live Buds 3 Specs

Key Specs
Wearing Style
Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud
Earpiece Design
Earbud (Intra-Concha)
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 40 kHz
Built-In Controls
Yes (on Earpiece): Answer/End, Mute, Next Track, Play/Pause, Previous Track
Sensors
Touch
Noise Cancelling Microphone
Yes
Number of Voice Mics
6
Runtime
10 Hours (ANC Off)
Headphone
Wearing Style
Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud
Earpiece Design
Earbud (Intra-Concha)
Open/Closed-Back
Semi-Open-Back
Sound Field
Stereo
Driver Type
Dynamic
Driver Size
0.4" / 10 mm
Impedance
16 Ohms
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 40 kHz
Sensitivity
103 dB SPL at 1 kHz
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL)
97 dB
Built-In Controls
Yes (on Earpiece): Answer/End, Mute, Next Track, Play/Pause, Previous Track
Sensors
Touch
Microphone
Built-In Mic
Yes (on Earpiece)
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Number of Voice Mics
6
Sensitivity
-38 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz
Connectivity
Wireless
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8
Multipoint Support
Yes
Maximum Paired Devices
2
Wired Audio Connector
No Wired Audio Support
Audio Connector to Earpiece
No Wired Audio Support
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: JBL Headphones
Functionality: Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control
Battery
Runtime
10 Hours (ANC Off)
Quick Charging Times
10 Minutes for 4 Hours
Recharge Time
2 Hours
Battery Chemistry
Lithium-Ion
Capacity (mAh)
60 mAh
Charging Case
Additional Runtime
30 Hours
Recharge Time
2 Hours
Battery Chemistry
Lithium-Ion
Capacity
620 mAh
Charging Input
USB-C
Wireless Charging
Yes
Physical
Color
Black
Environmental Resistance
Dust/Water-Resistant (IP55)
Dimensions
Earphones:
0.9 x 0.8 x 0.6" / 2.2 x 2.1 x 1.6 cm (Each)
Charging Case:
2.4 x 2 x 1.2" / 6.1 x 5.1 x 3.1 cm
Weight
Earphones:
0.2 oz / 4.6 g (Each)
Charging Case:
2.6 oz / 73 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.515 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7 x 3.9 x 1.7"

JBL Live Buds 3 Reviews

Great sound, clear calls, and comfortable enough t

By TheRevenite
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-06-14

I bought two pairs of these and love them. It took some getting used too, but inserting the earbuds and rotating each a little backwards (toward the back of my head) and I get a perfect seal and they don't fall out when running. At first, I was disappointed by the battery life. I fully expected ANC to drain the battery more quickly, but with that off, I was getting about 3 hours of playtime before "Battery Low" would be announced in one earbud, then several minutes later the other. After a few software updates, I get 8 hours or more. I also use these to sleep. They stay in, as I'm a pretty stationary sleeper. On the rare occasion I've moved my head across my pillow, it'll loosen the earbud and it'll come out. That wakes me up, so I've only lost one, once. Taking the other earbud out and choosing to find the earbud was easy. I do wish these were designed to go a little more into the ear. I though a solution as a bit longer earbud tips, but those keep popping the earbud loose inside the charger and they won't charge. Finding the right tip is key. Many just go with the larger tips thinking it'll keep them in place, but that's not right. Find the tip that fits, insert into your ear and rotate is a bit. You notice the difference in them staying in, but also clarity increases as well I also use LDAC, which again, I expected it to drain the earbud batteries way faster. It really doesn't. Unless you're blasting these at a high volumes, well yeah, the batteries are going to drain way more quickly. Even with LDAC on, I don't have any issues with connectivity remaining strong without any random disconnects. When I use ANC, it is quite good, though not perfect. I still hear my partner snoring with ANC on and the music or audiobook volume up higher. The soundstage is whatever you make of it. If you turn on the surround function on the earbuds, and you're on android, you may want to turn Dolby off or you'll get an over the top hollow cave like sound. Personally, I don't like it, and since I keep mine with LDAC on, it disables the feature anyway. Talkthrough is something you have to get used to. At first, it's almost like the feature amplifies everything but the person you're talking to. The volume is the issue, but this can be tweaked in the app and saved to the case. I've not had any issues with the case outside of a random earbud turning on and attaching to my phone. A good cleaning of the pads on the earbuds and the pins in the case fixes this issue, even though they look clean. A cotton swap with a little rubbing alcohol can be used to clean both contacts on each earbud and the case contacts, though a good wipe down inside the entire case is a good idea. I did, however, experience one earbud suddenly sounding lower in volume than the other. There's a hole right where the ear tip attaches to the earbud. Make sure to keep that hole clean and uncovered by the ear tip. I believe this hole serves as a port to allow the earbuds speaker to move without the seal of the earbud be affected. This should be in the manual. With nothing playing, I've got other earbuds that still have a small hiss or other noise. These go nearly silent. That's to say, without ANC, or audio playing, you don't suddenly hear everything around you nor do the earbuds make noise themselves. It's like a pair of earplugs until you power the earbuds off. All in all, I love these. They have been unseated by the Tour 3 Pros. If you think these sound great, try the Tour 3 Pros, they make all other earbuds sound dull. But, I still highly recommend these. Just make sure to go into the app and turn them off if you're not going to use them for a while. It'll keep the case and earbuds charged.

Mmmmm

By Shorty More
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-01-12

Works great. However, the find my EarPods option doesn’t work when the case is lost.

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