A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

JBL LIVE 300 IPX5

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX5, the JBL LIVE 300's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.

Compared to the JBL LIVE 300, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, JBL LIVE 300 has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

JBL LIVE 300 65.7g

JBL LIVE 300 have a weight of 65.7g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g weigh less than the JBL LIVE 300 with a difference -53.1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL LIVE 300 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has An Earbud Foam

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL LIVE 300 have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL LIVE 300's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus and JBL LIVE 300 have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JBL LIVE 300 5.8mm

The JBL LIVE 300 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the device.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

JBL LIVE 300 20Hz

JBL LIVE 300's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20000Hz

JBL LIVE 300 20000Hz

The JBL LIVE 300's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JBL LIVE 300 95dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL LIVE 300's measurement is 95dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

JBL LIVE 300 6hours

The JBL LIVE 300's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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 Plus 22hours

JBL LIVE 300 14hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL LIVE 300's case is said to have a full charge of 14 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours, more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 8 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

JBL LIVE 300 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL LIVE 300's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 1 hours

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 85mAh

JBL LIVE 300 60mAh

JBL LIVE 300's battery power is 60mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery power is 85mAh. more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 25mAh

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, 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 Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

JBL LIVE 300 v5

JBL LIVE 300 have Bluetooth version of 5, 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 Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

JBL LIVE 300 10meters

The JBL LIVE 300 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 LIVE 300 will work well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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.

Audio Latency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 134ms

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a latency of 134ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

JBL LIVE 300 2only

JBL LIVE 300 have 2 microphones.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6, more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

With the JBL LIVE 300, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus	JBL LIVE 300
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX2	IPX5
	weight	12.6g	65.7g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has an earbud foam	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	✗	5.8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	95dB/mW
POWER	battery life	11hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	22hours	14hours
	charge time	1hours	2hours
	battery power	85mAh	60mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	audio latency	134ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
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	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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