A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ipX2

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ip68

IP ratings refer to the rank 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 represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

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 the second number of 2 means that they are protected against drops falling when tilted at 15° in 4 fixed positions.

In comparison 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a lower liquid rating than JBL Reflect Aero TWS

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 11.2g

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 13g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a weight of 11.2g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

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

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless since it has no 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 workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate 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, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 12mm

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6.8mm

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.

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 , 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20hz

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can 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 an audio component generates high recognizable 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 level of pressure of sound, measured 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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery life is 6 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.

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 playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

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 vendor, and the 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 several times before recharging 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 recommended 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

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 60mah

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery capacity is 60mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell 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 Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live v5

JBL Reflect Aero TWS v5.2

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, 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 connecting 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 can provide 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 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

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 ✓

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

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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 so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds 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 ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. It's very 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 just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features 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 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a case 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
	battery power	60mah	✗
	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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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

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

Battery Power

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

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