JBL Live Beam 3 vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

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

For most buyers the JBL Live Beam 3 is the better pick — it scores 87/100 to the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds's 53, leading on Noise Cancelling and Battery. Choose the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds instead if audio matters most to you, where it comes out ahead.

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

Verdict

Our overall take, at a glance

JBL Live Beam 3 leads overall

JBL Live Beam 3

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

Key differences

Active Noise CancellingJBL Live Beam 3 only
Battery Life per ChargeJBL Live Beam 3 10 vs 7.5 h
IP RatingJBL Live Beam 3 IP55 vs IPX4
Weight per EarbudJBL Live Beam 3 1 g lighter

Scores by Category

Head-to-head score per category, out of 100

JBL Live Beam 3 wins 3 of 5 categories · Bose Ultra Open Earbuds wins 1

JBL Live Beam 3Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

Noise CancellingJBL Live Beam 3 leads
JBL Live Beam 3
97
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
4
BatteryJBL Live Beam 3 leads
JBL Live Beam 3
93
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
67
ConnectivityTie
JBL Live Beam 3
83
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
83
BuildJBL Live Beam 3 leads
JBL Live Beam 3
66
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
47
AudioBose Ultra Open Earbuds leads
JBL Live Beam 3
0
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
100

Winner by category for JBL Live Beam 3 vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Category	JBL Live Beam 3	Bose Ultra Open Earbuds	Winner
Audio	0	100	Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Noise Cancelling	97	4	JBL Live Beam 3
Battery	93	67	JBL Live Beam 3
Connectivity	83	83	Tie
Calls	0	0	Tie
Build	66	47	JBL Live Beam 3

Physical Comparison

Weight, side by side

JBL Live Beam 3

72g

Weight

JBL Live Beam 3

Weight

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

Weight

In-depth analysisAI

AI-generated from the cited sources — may be incomplete or inaccurate; verify important details before deciding · generated Nov 2026.

JBL Live Beam 3

Pros

10-hour battery life with 48 hours total
LDAC and LC3 codec support
IP55 dust and water resistance

Cons

72g case is relatively heavy

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

Pros

7.5 hours battery life per charge
Multipoint connection support
AptX Adaptive and AAC codecs

Cons

No active noise cancelling
Basic IPX4 water resistance

Value for Money

What the price difference buys you

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

JBL Live Beam 3

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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

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Detailed Specifications

The specs that count most, side by side

Audio

Feature	JBL Live Beam 3	Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Driver Type	Dynamic	N/A
Driver Size	10 mm	N/A
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 40,000 Hz	N/A
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking	N/A	Yes

Noise Cancelling

Feature	JBL Live Beam 3	Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Active Noise Cancelling	Yes	No
Transparency Mode	Yes	N/A

Battery

Feature	JBL Live Beam 3	Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Battery Life per Charge	10 h33% more	7.5 h
Total Battery Life with Case	48 h	N/A
Quick Charge	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charging Case	Yes	N/A

Connectivity

Feature	JBL Live Beam 3	Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Bluetooth Version
Supported Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint Connection	Yes	Yes

Build

Feature	JBL Live Beam 3	Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud	5 g17% less	6 g
Case Weight	72 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JBL Live Beam 3 vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds comparison

JBL Live Beam 3 leads on noise cancelling, scoring 97/100 vs 4/100 for Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. The biggest gap is only JBL Live Beam 3 has active noise cancelling.

JBL Live Beam 3 is rated for 10 h vs 7.5 h for Bose Ultra Open Earbuds — 33% longer.

The biggest differences are IP rating, where JBL Live Beam 3 has IP55 vs IPX4; and weight per earbud, where JBL Live Beam 3 is 1 g lighter. Overall, JBL Live Beam 3 leads 87–53.