Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Vs. Jbl Reflect Aero Tws Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live IPX2

JBL Reflect Aero TWS IP68

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's rating for solids indicates 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, JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that they are completely dust proof and that of liquids is that, JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 11.2g

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 13g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a weight of 11.2g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g are heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live with a difference of 1.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have sweat resistance

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JBL Reflect Aero TWS and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 12mm

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6.8mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the device.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 5.2mm , 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 produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20Hz

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20Hz

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20,000Hz

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 99dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Reflect Aero TWS's measurement is 99dB/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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 8hours

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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 15hours

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 16hours

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 1 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 0.6hours

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 1.5hours

It requires 0.6 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 0.9 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live v5

JBL Reflect Aero TWS v5.2

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 10meters

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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 the same bit rate.

Since its 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 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 6only

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have 6 microphones.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live	JBL Reflect Aero TWS
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX2	IP68
	weight	11.2g	13g
	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	12mm	6.8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	99dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	15hours	16hours
	charge time	0.6hours	1.5hours
	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	6only
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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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Vs. Jbl Reflect Aero Tws Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

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

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