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JBL Live Pro+ TWS vs Galaxy Buds 3

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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JBL Live Pro+ TWS

JBL Live Pro+ TWS

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 10 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Connects to one device at a time.
  • Up to 21 hours with the case.
KSh 14,000In Stock
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Galaxy Buds 3

Galaxy Buds 3

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.7 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for playback and calls.
KSh 13,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Galaxy Buds 3 has better water and dust protection (IP57), is lighter on the head and has virtual surround sound, while the JBL Live Pro+ TWS has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings and offers Ambient Aware, TalkThru.

Weight

JBL Live Pro+ TWS
10 g per earbud
Galaxy Buds 3
4.7 g per earbud

Connections

JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Bluetooth 5.0 connection
Galaxy Buds 3
Bluetooth 5.4 connection

Fit

JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Ear tips included
Galaxy Buds 3
Open-fit design

Battery life

JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Up to 21 hours with the case
Galaxy Buds 3
Up to 24 hours with the case

Two devices

JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Connects to one device at a time
Galaxy Buds 3
Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Live Pro+ TWS

  • Ambient Aware, TalkThru.
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Galaxy Buds 3

  • IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Wireless charging.
  • Samsung 360 Audio.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.0).
  • Lighter: 4.7 g each (vs 10 g).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityJBL Live Pro+ TWSGalaxy Buds 3
FitEar tips includedOpen-fit design
Weight10 g per earbud4.7 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 21 hours with the caseUp to 24 hours with the case
Two devicesConnects to one device at a timeSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP57 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro+ TWSGalaxy Buds 3
BrandJBLSamsung
ModelLive Pro+ TWSGalaxy Buds 3 (SM-R530)
Announced20212024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro+ TWSGalaxy Buds 3
Weight10g per earpiece4.7g per earbud
Dimensions—18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9mm per earbud (H x W x D)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro+ TWSGalaxy Buds 3
Battery LifeUp to 7 hours; up to 6 hours with ANC on; up to 7 hours with ANC offUp to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off
Charging Time2 hours from empty—
Fast ChargingYes—
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoYes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro+ TWSGalaxy Buds 3
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4
Multipoint ConnectionNoSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
ConnectorWireless audio connectionWireless audio connection
Cable LengthNo audio cableNo audio cable
App SupportJBL Headphones appGalaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro+ TWSGalaxy Buds 3
Voice AssistantYesBixby
Special FeaturesTrue WirelessLE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder
Sensors—Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit)

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro+ TWSGalaxy Buds 3
Drivers11 mm dynamic drivers1-way
Frequency Response20 Hz – 20 kHz—
Impedance16Ω—
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive Noise CancellingYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThruNo
Spatial AudioNoSamsung 360 Audio
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphone6 microphones
Audio FeaturesJBL Signature SoundAdaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band
Audio Codecs—AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro+ TWSGalaxy Buds 3
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 21 hours total playback contributionUp to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C; wireless charging
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNoYes
Case Weight49.5g46.5g
Case FeaturesStandard charging case515mAh typical battery
Case Dimensions—48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D)

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro+ TWSGalaxy Buds 3
ControlsTouch ControlTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4, Sweat proofIP57
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsEar tips includedOpen-fit design

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro+ TWSGalaxy Buds 3
Headphones / EarbudsLive Pro+ TWSGalaxy Buds 3 earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableType-C USB charging cableUSB-C cable not included
Audio CableNot includedNot included
Ear Tips / Accessories5 Sizes of ear tipsOpen-fit design
DocumentationQuick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i); Warranty / Warning (W / !)Quick Start Guide

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same connector: wireless audio connection.

In summary

For most buyers the Galaxy Buds 3 is the better buy; the JBL Live Pro+ TWS makes sense if you want an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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