The JBL Endurance Peak 3 True Wireless are sports-oriented buds and are the next generation of the JBL Endurance Peak II True Wireless. Although their ear hook design hasn't changed much, they have an increased IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. Unlike their predecessor, they also have companion app support for customizing the buds to your liking, which is good if you find their very bass-heavy sound profile overwhelming.
Our Verdict
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 aren't designed for neutral sound. They're sports-oriented in-ears that utilize JBL's 'Pure Bass Sound,' which is a sound profile with extremely heavy rumble, punch, and boom and will overwhelm the rest of your mix. Like most earbuds, they don't have a very wide or spacious soundstage to help immerse you in your audio. On the upside, their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound to suit your tastes.
- Customizable sound via companion app.
- Bad passive soundstage due to in-ear design.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 are good for commute and travel. They have a sturdy ear hook design, which helps keep them in place when you're running to catch the train. That said, the hooks can put pressure on the back of your ears, especially if you wear them for a while, and since they don't have active noise cancelling (ANC), they struggle to block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines. On the upside, they have a long continuous playback time, and their carrying case holds three extra charges for when you need extra power.
- Stable ear hook design.
- Great battery performance.
- Struggle to block out engine noise.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 are great for sports and fitness. These buds have a well-built and sturdy design, with ear hooks that ensure they won't fall out of place during workouts. They're certified IP68, meaning they're dust-tight, and you can submerge them in water without them taking damage. That said, their fit isn't comfortable for everyone, especially as the ear hooks can put pressure on your ears over time.
- IP68 rating.
- Stable ear hook design.
- Great battery performance.
- Bad passive soundstage due to in-ear design.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 are okay for office use. These buds have a sporty design with ear hooks, which can put pressure on your ears over time. They also don't support multi-device pairing, so you'll have to re-pair them if you switch from your phone to your computer throughout the day. On the upside, their battery will easily last through a 9 to 5 workday, and they passively isolate you from ambient chatter.
- Great battery performance.
- Good noise handling performance.
- Poor recording quality.
- No multi-device pairing.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 are Bluetooth earbuds, meaning they can't connect with most consoles. They also have high latency with PCs, which causes your audio and video to fall out of sync. Their low latency mode can help lower latency with iOS devices, which is helpful for mobile gaming, but it's still somewhat high for gaming.
The JBL Peak 3 are Bluetooth-only headphones, and you can't use them wired.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 are mediocre for phone calls. They have an integrated mic and a hard time capturing your voice clearly. As a result, speech sounds dark, unnatural, and lacks body. On the upside, it does a better job of separating your voice from ambient noise, so you'll still be heard from a noisy place like a busy street. The buds can also reduce a decent amount of sound around you, but they don't have ANC and perform worse with traffic than ambient chatter.
- Good noise handling performance.
- Poor recording quality.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 come in four color variants: 'White,' 'Black,' 'Orange,' and 'Blue.' We tested the 'White' variant, and you can see our model's label here. If you encounter another variant of these buds, please let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.
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The JBL Endurance Peak 3 are the third generation of the JBL Endurance Peak True Wireless, which are sports earbuds. In this generation, the buds have increased water resistance, a better battery life, and even companion app support, giving them a leg over their predecessors. That said, their ear hook design, while stable, isn't as comfortable as similarly designed competitors like the Beats Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless and the Skullcandy Push Active True Wireless. They also have an extremely bass-heavy sound profile, which is a bit of a departure from other JBL headphones, which tend to follow the Harman target curve more closely and sound more balanced and neutral.
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The Beats Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless and the JBL Endurance Peak 3 True Wireless have different strengths and, depending on your preferences, you may enjoy either pair. The Beats are worth considering if you're already in the Apple ecosystem since they have an H1 chip for seamless pairing with iOS devices. They're also significantly more comfortable and have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. However, the JBL are better built with a higher IP rating for water resistance. They have a better overall battery performance, and their sound can be customized to your liking using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 True Wireless are better sports earbuds for most people than the Beats Fit Pro True Wireless. The JBL offer a very bass-heavy default sound profile, which is great if you like a lot of extra rumble and punch in your audio. Their sound is also customizable with an in-app graphic EQ and presets. They have a much longer, 10-hour continuous battery life. On the other hand, the Beats have a more neutral default sound profile, which you might prefer for genres like pop or vocal-centric content like podcasts. They have features for Apple users, like an H1 chip for easy pairing and Spatial Audio for a more immersive sound with iOS devices.
The Skullcandy Push Active True Wireless and the JBL Endurance Peak 3 True Wireless have different strengths and, depending on your usage, you may prefer either one. While both headphones have a stable ear-hook design, the Skullcandy are more comfortable, have a more neutral sound profile out of the box, which some people may prefer, and have smart commands via the companion app. However, the JBL are better built and have a better overall battery performance.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 True Wireless are better for sports and fitness than the Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless. The JBL have an ear-hook design to keep them stable during tough runs and workouts and are better built. They can also block out more background noise and have a better overall battery life. However, the Sony are more comfortable and have a more neutral sound, which some users may prefer.
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