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JBL Live Pro 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

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

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JBL Live Pro 2

JBL Live Pro 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.8 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 18,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.6 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for playback and calls.
KSh 17,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The JBL Live Pro 2 has better water and dust protection (IPX5) and lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours), while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 has virtual surround sound and offers wireless charging and Samsung 360 Audio.

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2
4.8 g per earbud
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
4.6 g per earbud

Connections

JBL Live Pro 2
Bluetooth 5.2 connection
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Bluetooth 6.1 connection

Fit

JBL Live Pro 2
Ear tips included
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Open-fit design

Battery life

JBL Live Pro 2
Up to 40 hours
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Up to 24 hours with the case

Two devices

JBL Live Pro 2
Stays connected to two devices
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Live Pro 2

  • IPX5 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 24 hours).

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

  • Wireless charging.
  • Samsung 360 Audio.
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.2).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Lower price: KSh 17,500 (vs KSh 18,000).

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PriorityJBL Live Pro 2Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
FitEar tips includedOpen-fit design
Weight4.8 g per earbud4.6 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 40 hoursUp to 24 hours with the case
Two devicesStays connected to two devicesSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 6.1
Water resistanceIPX5 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro 2Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
BrandJBLSamsung
ModelLive Pro 2Galaxy Buds 4 (SM-R540)
Announced20222026
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro 2Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Weight4.8 g per earbud4.6g per earbud
Dimensions—30.5 x 18.3 x 19.3mm per earbud (H x W x D)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro 2Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Battery LifeUp to 40 hours; up to 10 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 2Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 6.1
Multipoint ConnectionYesSamsung 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 2Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
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 2Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Drivers11 mm dynamic drivers11mm 1-way dynamic driver
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz—
Impedance16Ω—
Active Noise CancellationTrue Adaptive Noise CancelingYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThruAmbient Sound; Adaptive Noise Control
Spatial AudioNoSamsung 360 Audio
Microphones6 microphones6 microphones
Audio FeaturesJBL Signature Sound, Voice AwareAdaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band
Audio Codecs—AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro 2Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C; wireless charging
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNoYes
Case Weight48.4 g45.1g
Case FeaturesStandard charging case515mAh typical battery
Case Battery Life—Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off
Case Dimensions—51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D)

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro 2Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
ControlsTouch ControlTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX5, Water resistantIP54
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsEar tips includedOpen-fit design

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro 2Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Live Pro 2 earbudsGalaxy Buds 4 earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableType-C USB charging cableUSB-C cable not included
Audio CableNot includedNot included
Ear Tips / Accessories3 sizes of ear tipsOpen-fit design
DocumentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); product Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)Quick Start Guide

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the JBL Live Pro 2 if you want better water and dust protection and longer battery life, or the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 if you would rather have virtual surround sound and wireless charging.

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