JBL Live Buds 3 vs Bose Sport Open Earbuds

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • JBL Live Buds 3 leads Bose Sport Open Earbuds overall by 27 points (87 vs 60 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life per charge, where JBL Live Buds 3 has 8 vs 7 h; total battery life with case, where JBL Live Buds 3 has 40 vs 29 h; IP rating, where JBL Live Buds 3 has IP55 vs IP54; Bluetooth version, where Bose Sport Open Earbuds has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3.
JBL Live Buds 3 leads overall
JBL Live Buds 3 · 85 overall, #4 of 68
87
Bose Sport Open Earbuds · 62 overall, #59 of 68
60
Key differences
  • Battery Life per ChargeJBL Live Buds 3 8 vs 7 h
  • Total Battery Life with CaseJBL Live Buds 3 40 vs 29 h
  • IP RatingJBL Live Buds 3 IP55 vs IP54
  • Bluetooth VersionBose Sport Open Earbuds Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3

Scores by Category

Live Buds 3 wins 4 of 6 categories · Sport Open Earbuds wins 2

CategoryLive Buds 3Sport Open EarbudsLead
Noise Cancelling
+100
Battery
+13
Connectivity
+3
Build
+23
Audio
+30
Calls
+100

Physical Comparison

73 g4.6 g
Live Buds 3Live Buds 3

Live Buds 3 is 68 g (1487%) heavier than Live Buds 3.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
Live Buds 3
Sport Open Earbuds
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
N/A
No

Noise Cancelling

Feature
Live Buds 3
Sport Open Earbuds
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
N/A
Transparency Mode
Yes
N/A

Battery

Feature
Live Buds 3
Sport Open Earbuds
Battery Life per Charge
8 h14% more
7 h
Total Battery Life with Case
40 h38% more
29 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
Yes
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
Live Buds 3
Sport Open Earbuds
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Calls

Feature
Live Buds 3
Sport Open Earbuds
Microphones per Earbud
3
N/A

Build

Feature
Live Buds 3
Sport Open Earbuds
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
4.6 g
N/A
Case Weight
73 g
N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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