Huawei FreeBuds 3 vs. JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds 3 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Huawei FreeBuds 3 vs. JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds 3 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.15 cm -
Width 1.78 cm -
Depth 2.04 cm -
Weight 4.5 g 14.6 g Huawei FreeBuds 3 are lighter than Huawei FreeBuds 3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.09 cm x 6.09 cm x 2.18 cm / 48 g Charging case:
Colour Red | Carbon black | Ceramic white Black | Rose | Blue | White
Protection - Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeBuds 3 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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 14.2 mm 6.8 mm Huawei FreeBuds 3 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Features HUAWEI Kirin A1 TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeBuds 3 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Huawei FreeBuds 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Sensitivity - -26 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds 3 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Controls Play/pause, ANC on/off, tap control Voice assistant
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds 3 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Infrared wear sensor, bone sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds 3 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 30 mAh 50 mAh JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a higher battery capacity than Huawei FreeBuds 3.
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 7 hour(s) JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 3.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 4 hours 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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 1 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds 3 recharge faster than Huawei FreeBuds 3.
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds 3 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Included Accessories USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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