JBL Live Beam 3 vs BASN BC100
JBL Live Beam 3
BASN BC100
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
BASN BC100
These in-ear monitors receive mixed feedback. Many musicians and active users praise the balanced sound, comfort, and durability for stage or workout use. However, several verified buyers report persistent issues with the MMCX connection cutting out, scratchy noise, and difficulty distinguishing left from right. The value is debated: some find them excellent for the price, while others feel they fail at their core job.
Pros
- Balanced sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Durable build
- Good for stage monitoring
- Great for guitar practice
Cons
- Unstable MMCX connection
- Scratchy noise and cutouts
- Hard to see L/R markings
- Ear hook can be annoying
- Short cable
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam 3 | BASN BC100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | BASN in-Ear Monitor Headphones Dual Dynamic Drivers IEM Earphones Detachable MMCX Cable Musicians Earbuds Headphones (BC100 Purple, with no Mic) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JBL Headphones | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
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)
BASN BC100
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Beam 3
BASN BC100
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 24 of 40 specs.
