Jlab Go Air Pop Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live IPX2

JLab Go Air Pop IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the JLab Go Air Pop's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the JLab Go Air Pop, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a rating of IPX2 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a lower liquid rating than JLab Go Air Pop

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 11.2g

JLab Go Air Pop 7.4g

The JLab Go Air Pop have a weight of 7.4g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, at 11.2g weigh more than the JLab Go Air Pop by of 3.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Go Air Pop are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop have sweat resistance

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Go Air Pop'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 Live and JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 12mm

JLab Go Air Pop 6mm

JLab Go Air Pop have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 6mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20Hz

JLab Go Air Pop 20Hz

JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

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

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air Pop 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

JLab Go Air Pop 103dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air Pop's measurement is 103dB/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 Live 6hours

JLab Go Air Pop 8hours

The JLab Go Air Pop's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery life is less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 15hours

JLab Go Air Pop 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Go Air Pop's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours, less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 9 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 0.6hours

JLab Go Air Pop 2.2hours

It requires 2.2 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air Pop'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 Live takes 0.6 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 1.6 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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.

Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live v5

JLab Go Air Pop v5.1

The JLab Go Air Pop have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of JLab Go Air Pop . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 10meters

JLab Go Air Pop 10meters

JLab Go Air Pop have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Go Air Pop

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 JLab Go Air Pop will work well with your iPad. 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 Live 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 Live 6only

JLab Go Air Pop 2only

JLab Go Air Pop have 2 microphones.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live microphones are 6, more than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

JLab Go Air Pop -42dBV/Pa

The JLab Go Air Pop microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

With the JLab Go Air Pop, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

JLab Go Air Pop 2Years

JLab Go Air Pop have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live	JLab Go Air Pop
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX2	IPX4
	weight	11.2g	7.4g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✗	✓
	driver unit size	12mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	103dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	15hours	24hours
	charge time	0.6hours	2.2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	mic sensitivity	✗	-42dBV/Pa
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	✗	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jlab Go Air Pop Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

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

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

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

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included