Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. 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 (sweat).
Scoring IP57, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, JBL Live Free 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Live Free 2 has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
are heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by of 0.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have sweat resistance
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds3'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 Free 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. JBL Live Free 2 too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making both JBL Live Free 2, and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 similar in how loud their sound can get
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
Samsung Galaxy Buds3'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 Live Free 2's battery life is
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours,
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 4 hours
It requires 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Live Free 2 too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Live Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The JBL Live Free 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a find earbuds feature. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. JBL Live Free 2 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 just thirty minutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Live Free 2 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Live Free 2 also support this function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The JBL Live Free 2 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. JBL Live Free 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
