Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Vs. Jbl Live Pro 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro IPX7

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

Scoring IPX7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

In comparison to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, JBL Live Pro 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, JBL Live Pro 2 has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 11g

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g weigh less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference -1.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat

JBL Live Pro 2'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

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JBL Live Pro 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10mm

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 1mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20,000Hz

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 25dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's measurement is 25dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

JBL Live Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW. How loud a device is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Live Pro 2 10hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 8hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is 8 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Pro 2 30hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 18hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 12 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Live Pro 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

JBL Live Pro 2 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

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

JBL Live Pro 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Pro 2 v5.2

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro v5.3

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

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

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

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

Has Aac

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 2 Pro 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Pro 2 6only

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 6only

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones.

JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The JBL Live Pro 2 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, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

JBL Live Pro 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.

The JBL Live Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Pro 2 2only

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

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

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The JBL Live Pro 2 also have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Live Pro 2 1Years

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 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

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Live Pro 2	Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX7
	weight	9.6g	11g
	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	11mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	93dB/mW	25dB/mW
POWER	battery life	10hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	18hours
	charge time	2hours	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
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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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Vs. Jbl Live Pro 2 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

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

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