Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live IPX2

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust 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 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 value of 2 means that they are protected against drops falling when tilted at 15° in 4 fixed positions.

Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 11.2g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a weight of 11.2g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g are heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by of 1.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should 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 cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

ANC utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

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

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 12mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

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 basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20,000Hz

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

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

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 6hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 7 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 0.6hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

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 for the first time.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 0.4 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live v5

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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 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 iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have 6 microphones.

While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

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

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support the find earbuds feature.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support fast charging. This kind is 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 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have the mute function. It means that you are in position 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 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1 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 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live come with a special pouch. 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 Plus too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX2	IPX2
	weight	11.2g	12.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✗	✓
	driver unit size	12mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	11hours
	battery life of charging case	15hours	22hours
	charge time	0.6hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5
	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	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

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

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