Weight
- JBL Live Pro+ TWS
- 10 g per earbud
- Galaxy Buds 3
- 4.7 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected ![]() JBL Live Pro+ TWS
KSh 14,000In Stock | 02 ![]() Galaxy Buds 3
KSh 13,000In Stock |
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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.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Ear tips included | Open-fit design |
| Weight | 10 g per earbud | 4.7 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 21 hours with the case | Up to 24 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Connects to one device at a time | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices |
| Controls | Touch Control | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls |
| Noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Water resistance | IPX4 water and dust resistance | IP57 water and dust resistance |
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Explore the full specifications, section by section.
| Specification | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Samsung |
| Model | Live Pro+ TWS | Galaxy Buds 3 (SM-R530) |
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Specification | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 10g per earpiece | 4.7g per earbud |
| Dimensions | — | 18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
| Specification | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours; up to 6 hours with ANC on; up to 7 hours with ANC off | Up 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 Time | 2 hours from empty | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Specification | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | No | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices |
| Connector | Wireless audio connection | Wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | No audio cable | No audio cable |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings |
| Specification | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Yes | Bixby |
| Special Features | True Wireless | LE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder |
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) |
| Specification | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11 mm dynamic drivers | 1-way |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz | — |
| Impedance | 16Ω | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | No |
| Spatial Audio | No | Samsung 360 Audio |
| Microphones | Built-in microphone | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | JBL Signature Sound | Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band |
| Audio Codecs | — | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ |
| Specification | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 21 hours total playback contribution | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C; wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Case Weight | 49.5g | 46.5g |
| Case Features | Standard charging case | 515mAh typical battery |
| Case Dimensions | — | 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D) |
| Specification | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch Control | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4, Sweat proof | IP57 |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Ear tips included | Open-fit design |
| Specification | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Live Pro+ TWS | Galaxy Buds 3 earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | Type-C USB charging cable | USB-C cable not included |
| Audio Cable | Not included | Not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | 5 Sizes of ear tips | Open-fit design |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i); Warranty / Warning (W / !) | Quick Start Guide |
These products have the same published specifications.
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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