Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 | JLab Go Air Pop |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | IPX4 |
weight | 9.4g | 7.4g | |
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 | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 103dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 5hours | 2.2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.4 | v5.1 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | ✗ | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -42dBV/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 | ✗ | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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 of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, JLab Go Air Pop have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
JLab Go Air Pop has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The JLab Go Air Pop, at 7.4g are lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by -2g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds . JLab Go Air Pop also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are resistant to sweat JLab Go Air Pop's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JLab Go Air Pop and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. 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 produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.
JLab Go Air Pop driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 5mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The 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 while at it.
JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means 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 produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
JLab Go Air Pop'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 playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case has a full charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. JLab Go Air Pop's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 It requires 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
JLab Go Air Pop takes 2.2 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 2.8 hours The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. JLab Go Air Pop too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JLab Go Air Pop too support 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.
JLab Go Air Pop has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. JLab Go Air Pop 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 will work fine with your MacBook.
If you are planning 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 JLab Go Air Pop 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 type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the JLab Go Air Pop support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills 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. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JLab Go Air Pop too support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. JLab Go Air Pop too have a control panel on them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The JLab Go Air Pop too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with a special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JLab Go Air Pop also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.