A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro IPX7

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX5, the JBL Live Pro 2's rating for solids indicates 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 Pro 2, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, JBL Live Pro 2 has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 12.6g

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

JBL Live Pro 2 have a weight of 9.6g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g weigh more than the JBL Live Pro 2 by of 3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Live Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

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

Has An Earbud Foam

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 Pro and JBL Live Pro 2 have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1meters

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that they will be spoilt. Devices that can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Live Pro 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The JBL Live Pro 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 11mm

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

JBL Live Pro 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20Hz

JBL Live Pro 2 20Hz

The JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20000Hz

JBL Live Pro 2 20000Hz

The JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Live Pro 2's measurement is 93dB/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 Pro 8hours

JBL Live Pro 2 10hours

JBL Live Pro 2'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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is less than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20hours

JBL Live Pro 2 30hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Live Pro 2's case has a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 10 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1hours

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 1 hours

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 61mAh

JBL Live Pro 2 65mAh

JBL Live Pro 2's battery capacity is 65mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery power is 61mAh. less than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 4mAh

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Live Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Live Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro v5

JBL Live Pro 2 v5.2

JBL Live Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of JBL Live Pro 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 10meters

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters

JBL Live Pro 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

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

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 6only

JBL Live Pro 2 6only

The JBL Live Pro 2 have 6 microphones.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the JBL Live Pro 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Live Pro 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro -26dBV/Pa

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

The JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can recognize.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency on how well it converts voices to electrical energy.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 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 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Live Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.

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

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2only

JBL Live Pro 2 2only

JBL Live Pro 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the JBL Live Pro 2 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Live Pro 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2Years

JBL Live Pro 2 1Years

JBL Live Pro 2 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.

If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2Years, more than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro	JBL Live Pro 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IPX5
	weight	12.6g	9.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
	waterproof depth rating	1meters	✗
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	93dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	30hours
	charge time	1hours	2hours
	battery power	61mAh	65mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-26dBV/Pa	-38dBV/Pa
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

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

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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