A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

JBL Live Free 2 IPX5

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus'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 Plus, JBL Live Free 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a weight of 12.6g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g are lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus with a difference -2.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are resistant to sweat

JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JBL Live Free 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

ANC uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

JBL Live Free 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both JBL Live Free 2, and Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

JBL Live Free 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

JBL Live Free 2 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20000Hz

JBL Live Free 2 20000Hz

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JBL Live Free 2 102dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Live Free 2's measurement is 102dB/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 Plus 11hours

JBL Live Free 2 7hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is 11 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

JBL Live Free 2's battery life is less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 4 hours . Each 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

JBL Live Free 2 28hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's case is said to have a charge of 22 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.

JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 6 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 85mAh

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery power is 85mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

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

JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

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

JBL Live Free 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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.

JBL Live Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

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

JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support AAC, a codec that is 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.

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

Audio Latency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 134ms

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a latency of 134ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

JBL Live Free 2 6only

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have 6 microphones.

JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The JBL Live Free 2 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 jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

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

The JBL Live Free 2 too support fast charging. This kind is 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 thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JBL Live Free 2 2only

The JBL Live Free 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

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

The JBL Live Free 2 also support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

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

The JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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 following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

JBL Live Free 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

JBL Live Free 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus	JBL Live Free 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX2	IPX5
	weight	12.6g	9.8g
	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	✗	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	102dB/mW
POWER	battery life	11hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	22hours	28hours
	charge time	1hours	✗
	battery power	85mAh	✗
	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	✓	✗
	audio latency	134ms	✗
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	✓	✓
	multipoint count	✗	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	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

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

Audio Latency

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

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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