Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP57, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's rating for solids indicates 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 the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Live Pro 2 has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
are heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by of 0.2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have sweat resistance
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds3's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and JBL Live Pro 2 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the device. JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making both JBL Live Pro 2, and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 similar in how loud their sound gets
, many people have a misconception 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds3'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 on its way through. JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments 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
The 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 requires fewer chargings. JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 4 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case is said to have 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 Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 6 hours
It requires 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 3 hours
Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad. JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies 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, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Live Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, 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 Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Live Pro 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can 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, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The JBL Live Pro 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support the find earbuds feature. JBL Live Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Live Pro 2 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Live Pro 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
