Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Vs. Jabra Elite 7 Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live IPX2

Jabra Elite 7 Pro IP57

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live'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 are protected against drops falling when tilted at 15° in 4 fixed positions.

Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 11.2g

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10.8g

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a weight of 11.2g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g are lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by -0.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are resistant to sweat

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and Jabra Elite 7 Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 12mm

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 6mm

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 6mm , 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 6hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 9hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live'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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your device, 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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's case is said to have a charge of 15 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 9 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 0.6hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

It takes 0.6 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live v5

Jabra Elite 7 Pro v5.2

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 10meters

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support AAC, a codec 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.

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

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 6only

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8only

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have 6 microphones.

While the Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Highest Mic Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8,000Hz

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Also the Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support the mute 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 Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live	Jabra Elite 7 Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX2	IP57
	weight	11.2g	10.8g
	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
POWER	battery life	6hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	15hours	24hours
	charge time	0.6hours	✗
	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	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	8only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	✗	8,000Hz
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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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Vs. Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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

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

Highest Mic Frequency

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