Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 | JBL Tour Pro 2 |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | ✗ |
weight | 9.4g | ✗ | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 5hours | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.4 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | ✗ | 6only |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. 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 protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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 number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds . JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are resistant to sweat JBL Tour Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and JBL Tour Pro 2 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the device. JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 1mm
, as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. JBL Tour 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 have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. JBL Tour 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 highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, 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 Tour Pro 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Tour Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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 Tour Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 well 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. The JBL Tour Pro 2 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful 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 hear traffic. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support the find earbuds feature. JBL Tour Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be 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.
Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Tour Pro 2 too support the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but 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 Tour Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Tour Pro 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. JBL Tour Pro 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.