Side by side comparison and review of Beats Powerbeats3 and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Beats Powerbeats3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | - | 14.6 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: | |
| Colour | White | Black | Siren red | Flash blue | Shock yellow | Black, gold | Pop indigo | Pop blue | Pop violet | Pop magenta | Red, defiant black | Black | Rose | Blue | White | |
| Protection | Waterproof, sweat-resistant | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Beats Powerbeats3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Powerbeats3. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Beats Powerbeats3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 96 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
| Diaphragm | - | 6.8 mm | |
| Features | - | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Beats Powerbeats3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -26 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Beats Powerbeats3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Beats Powerbeats3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable | - |
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| FEATURES | Beats Powerbeats3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Beats Powerbeats3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 50 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Beats Powerbeats3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) | |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Beats Powerbeats3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, 4 ear tips | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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