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JBL

JBL Live 300

Name: JBL Live 300
Brand: JBL
SKU: B085J23QT6

JBL Live 300 premium true wireless earbuds

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Noise Isolation / ANC

4.1/ 10

Noise Isolation / ANC — measured in the SoundGuys lab.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

5.23 hBelow average

5.23 h

3 h16 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

20 hBelow average

17.5 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX5

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX5 appears on 12% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

Passive

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Passive appears on 14% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 5.23 h
Battery Life With Case: 20 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IPX5
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Plastic
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Passive
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 5.8 mm
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Impedance: 16 Ω
Passive Isolation: 15 dB

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Range: 10 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 70×28×44 mm
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Deep insert, wingtip stabilizers
Weight Per Earbud: 6.2 g
Weight With Case: 65.7 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Presets only
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Voice Assistant Support: Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa

Microphone

Count: 2
Noise Reduction Type: Passive

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

6.6/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byLil KatzReviewed January 2022

Isolation4.1

Battery life5.7

Comfort & fit7.0

Connectivity5.0

Design7.0

Portability8.9

The verdict

The JBL LIVE 300 TWS is a functional set of daily earbuds with useful features like voice assistant support and water resistance. At discounted prices under $100, they represent reasonable value. However, connection stability issues, average comfort duration, and limited codec support make them less compelling than competitors at full retail price.

✓What we like

✓Stereo audio during calls

✓Fast charging with 10 minutes providing 1 hour of listening

✓Comprehensive and customizable touch controls

✓Ambient Aware and TalkThru modes for situational awareness

✓Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa integration

✓IPX5 water resistance rating for sweat and splash protection

✕What could be better

✕Connection drops in and out during phone calls

✕Discomfort after 45 minutes of continuous wear

✕Limited codec support with only AAC and SBC

✕Mono listening limited to right earbud only