Jbl Endurance Peak 3 Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro IPX7

JBL Endurance Peak 3 IP68

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP68, the JBL Endurance Peak 3's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids that they are protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water, ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. Conditions should be more severe than for numeral 7..

Compared to the JBL Endurance Peak 3, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a lower liquid rating than JBL Endurance Peak 3

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 11g

JBL Endurance Peak 3 25g

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a weight of 25g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g weigh less than the JBL Endurance Peak 3 by -14g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak 3 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, wingtips are best suited for sports and other physical activities. If used as directed, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Endurance Peak 3's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and JBL Endurance Peak 3 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and JBL Endurance Peak 3 have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10mm

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10mm

JBL Endurance Peak 3 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, making both Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and JBL Endurance Peak 3 similar in how loud their sound can get , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3 20Hz

The JBL Endurance Peak 3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20,000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3 20,000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 25dB/mW

JBL Endurance Peak 3 102dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Endurance Peak 3's measurement is 102dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 8hours

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10hours

The JBL Endurance Peak 3's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 18hours

JBL Endurance Peak 3 40hours

This is given by the vendor, and JBL Endurance Peak 3's case has a charge of 40 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 22 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak 3's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro v5.3

JBL Endurance Peak 3 v5.2

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10meters

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 3

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 6only

JBL Endurance Peak 3 4only

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have 4 microphones.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 support the find earbuds feature.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

With the JBL Endurance Peak 3, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro	JBL Endurance Peak 3
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IP68
	weight	11g	25g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	25dB/mW	102dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	40hours
	charge time	✗	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	4only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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