IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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 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 Buds3, JBL Wave Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Wave Buds 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 more comfortable to move with.
The JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
weigh less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by -0.4g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have sweat resistance
JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Wave Buds and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. The JBL Wave Buds too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and JBL Wave Buds operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 3mm
, 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 produce better quality sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Wave Buds'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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JBL Wave Buds's battery life is
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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. This is given by the manufacturer, and Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Wave Buds's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
It takes 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. JBL Wave Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 3 hours
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and case.
JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Wave Buds too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Wave Buds 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 to connect via Bluetooth. JBL Wave Buds 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.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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.
The JBL Wave Buds 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. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Wave Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run 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 they are removed from your ears .
The JBL Wave Buds 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, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a find earbuds feature. The JBL Wave Buds too have the find earbuds feature.
Use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you find them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
JBL Wave Buds too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support multipoint of 2 connections, this 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 manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Wave Buds also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The JBL Wave Buds too 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 an issue with the connection. The JBL Wave Buds too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Wave Buds also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
