Live Buds 3

Released June 2024.3 Last checked 10 October 2026.

Form factor: In-ear
ANC: Yes
Battery life: 10h
With case: 40h

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At a glance

Quick charge
4h2
Higher than 86% of other earbuds.

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General

Series: Live5
Model numbers: JBLLIVEBUDS3BLK, JBLLIVEBUDS3SILAM, LIVE BUDS 3, LIVE BUDS 3C1 8
GTIN / EAN: Not available
Announced: 8 January 20244
Status: Available3
Predecessor: Not available
Successor: Not available
Launch price (US): $199.954
Launch price (EU): €199.993
Markets: Not available
Colours: Black, Silver, Blue, Purple6
Segment: Music3

Design

Form factor: In-ear3
Bud shape: Stemless3
Use one bud alone: Either bud1
RGB lighting: Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per bud: Type Diameter (mm) Count per earbud
Dynamic 10 1
Source1 3
Driver type: Dynamic1
Driver size: 10mm
Drivers per bud: 1
Diaphragm material: Not available
Frequency response: Min20 HzMax40 kHz1 3
Impedance: 16Ω1 6
Sensitivity: Not available
Sensitivity reference: Not available
Max sample rate: Not available
Max bit depth: Not available
Adaptive EQ: Yes3
Personalised sound: Yes3
Onboard EQ: Yes2 3
Custom EQ bands: 107
EQ presets: Jazz, Vocal, Bass, Club, Studio, Extreme Bass3 7
Volume limit: Not available

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	10	1

Spatial audio

Spatial audio: JBL Spatial Sound2 3
Head tracking: Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling: Yes3
ANC type: Not available
ANC microphones in both earbuds: 42
Adaptive ANC: Yes2
ANC levels: 73
ANC attenuation (claimed): Not available
Transparency mode: Yes2 3
Adjustable transparency: Yes2
Automatic ANC and transparency blend: Not available
Conversation detection: Not available
Wind noise reduction: Yes2

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured): Not available
Bass amount (measured): Not available
Treble amount (measured): Not available
Deviation from target (measured): Not available
Consistency between fittings (measured): Not available
Harmonic distortion (measured): Not available
Sound leakage (measured): Not available
Noise isolation (measured): Not available
Noise isolation, best (measured): Not available
Passive isolation (measured): Not available
Call quality notes (measured): Not available
Mic low-frequency extension (measured): Not available
Mic high-frequency extension (measured): Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured): Not available
Latency (measured): Not available
Bluetooth latency, worst (measured): Not available
2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured): Not available
Latency in game mode (measured): Not available
Battery life (measured): Not available
Longest tested use per charge: Not available
Battery life with case (measured): Not available
Full charge time (measured): Not available
Weight per bud (measured): Not available

Microphones and calls

Voice microphones in both earbuds: 62
All microphones in both earbuds: 62 3
Bone conduction voice sensor: Not available
Mic noise reduction: Not available
Call audio bandwidth: Not available
Mic mute control: Not available
Sidetone: Not available

Connectivity

Chip: Not available
Connections: Bluetooth1
Bluetooth: 5.31
Bluetooth codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC3 6
Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP1
LE Audio: Not available
Auracast: Not available
Multipoint: Yes1
Multipoint devices: 21
Multipoint with LDAC: Not available
Paired devices remembered: Not available
Automatic switching between own devices: Not available
Fast pairing: Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1
Audio sharing: Not available
Wireless range (claimed): Not available
Wireless receiver: Not available
Receiver connector: Not available
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio: Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode: Not available
Claimed latency: Not available
Lowest claimed latency: Not available

Compatibility

Platforms: Android, iOS1
Connection per platform: Not available
Features that need a specific device: Feature Needs
LDAC Hi-Res Audio Compatible Android phone.
Advanced controls (ANC, Ambient Aware, TalkThru) Enable by connecting the earbuds to the JBL Headphones app.
Google Finder and Google Audio Switch Android devices. Google Fast Pair on the Quick Start Guide needs Android 6 or later.
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Official licence: Not available

Feature	Needs
LDAC Hi-Res Audio	Compatible Android phone.
Advanced controls (ANC, Ambient Aware, TalkThru)	Enable by connecting the earbuds to the JBL Headphones app.
Google Finder and Google Audio Switch	Android devices. Google Fast Pair on the Quick Start Guide needs Android 6 or later.

Battery and charging

Battery per bud: 60mAh1 8
User-replaceable earbud battery: Not available
Claimed battery life: Mode Includes case recharges Hours (h)
ANC off No 10
ANC on No 8
ANC off Yes 40
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Longest claimed use per charge: 10h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed): 8h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed): 10h
Total with case (claimed): 40h
Total with case and ANC (claimed): Not available
Talk time (claimed): Not available
Full charge time, buds: Not available
Charging guidance: The Quick Start Guide lists a charging time of 2 hours from empty and does not say whether this is the earbuds, the case or both. The case also charges on a Qi wireless pad (not included).1
Quick charge time: 10min2
Earbud playback after quick charge: 4h2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC on	No	8
ANC off	Yes	40

Charging case

Case battery: 620mAh1 8
User-replaceable case battery: Not available
Case charging port: USB-C1
Case full charge time: Not available
Wireless charging: Yes1 2 3
Wireless standards: Qi1
Wireless charging power: Not available
Speaker in case: Not available
Screen on case: Yes2 3 7
Case works as audio transmitter: Not available

Controls

Controls: Touch3
Earbud volume control: Touch3
Gestures: Tap once, Tap twice, Tap three times, Hold for 2 seconds1 7
Remappable controls: Yes3
Voice assistant: Bixby, Siri, Google Assistant1 6

Sensors and health

In-ear detection: Yes1 3 6
Sensors: Not available
Heart rate sensor: Not available
Skin temperature sensing: Not available
Hearing aid feature: Not available
Medical clearances: Not available
Hearing test: Yes3
Hearing protection: Not available
Health features: Personal Sound Amplification with customized ambient sound levels2

Fit and durability

Ear tips included: XS, S, M, L1
Ear tip materials: Silicone3
Stabilisers: Not available
Ear tip fit test: Yes3
Dust and water rating, buds: IP551 3
Dust and water rating, case: Not available
Water resistance depth: Not available

Software

Companion app: JBL Headphones1
App platforms: Not available
User firmware updates: Yes5
Finding network: Google Find Hub2
Precision finding: Not available
Live translation: Not available

Dimensions and weight

Weight per bud: 4.8g(0.2 oz)1 3
Bud dimensions: Not available
Case weight: 69.8g(2.5 oz)1
Case dimensions: Not available

Certifications

Hi-Res Audio: Hi-Res Audio Wireless5
Communication certifications: Not available
FCC IDs: Not available
Other certifications: Not available

In the box

In the box: JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds, Smart Charging Case, USB Type-C to Type-A charging cable, Ear tips in 4 sizes (XS, S, M, L), Quick Start Guide1 7
Cables included: Type Count
USB-C to USB-A charging cable 1
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