Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
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JBL Reflect Aero TWS
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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 |
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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IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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,
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a weight of 11.2g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g
weigh more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by of 1.8g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have sweat resistance
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's 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
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
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 device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter,
which means 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
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.
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 2 hours
. Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's case is said to have a charge of 15 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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
It requires 0.6 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The 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.
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
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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning 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 have 6 microphones.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can 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 what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a find earbuds feature.
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 is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a control panel on them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.