Best for Smudge resistance
JBL Tour Pro 3 Earbuds
3.3 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Best JBL Earbud Headphones for Smudge resistance
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JBL Vibe Beam
1.5 feature score
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Smudge resistance was mixed: one review liked the case’s fingerprint resistance, while another said a glossy case picked up fingerprints.
Pros: Codec support, Dongle
Cons: Sound leakage, Find My
Smudge and scratch resistance is poor in the one review that judged it, with the case showing wear quickly.
Pros: Weight comfort, Button control usability
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Smudge resistance