Weight
- Galaxy Buds 3
- 4.7 g per earbud
- JBL Live Pro+ TWS
- 10 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected ![]() Galaxy Buds 3
KSh 13,000In Stock | 02 ![]() JBL Live Pro+ TWS
KSh 13,500In 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 | Galaxy Buds 3 | JBL Live Pro+ TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Open-fit design | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 4.7 g per earbud | 10 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours with the case | Up to 21 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices | Connects to one device at a time |
| Controls | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls | Touch Control |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP57 water and dust resistance | IPX4 water and dust resistance |
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Explore the full specifications, section by section.
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | JBL Live Pro+ TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | JBL |
| Model | Galaxy Buds 3 (SM-R530) | Live Pro+ TWS |
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | — | Black, White, Pink, Beige |
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | JBL Live Pro+ TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.7g per earbud | 10g per earpiece |
| Dimensions | 18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9mm per earbud (H x W x D) | — |
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | JBL Live Pro+ TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 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 | Up to 7 hours; up to 6 hours with ANC on; up to 7 hours with ANC off |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Charging Time | — | 2 hours from empty |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes |
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | JBL Live Pro+ TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Multipoint Connection | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices | No |
| Connector | Wireless audio connection | Wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | No audio cable | No audio cable |
| App Support | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings | JBL Headphones app |
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | JBL Live Pro+ TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Bixby | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) | — |
| Special Features | LE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder | True Wireless |
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | JBL Live Pro+ TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1-way | 11 mm dynamic drivers |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adaptive Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Spatial Audio | Samsung 360 Audio | No |
| Microphones | 6 microphones | Built-in microphone |
| Audio Features | Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band | JBL Signature Sound |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | JBL Live Pro+ TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 21 hours total playback contribution |
| Case Charging | USB-C; wireless charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Case Dimensions | 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D) | — |
| Case Weight | 46.5g | 49.5g |
| Case Features | 515mAh typical battery | Standard charging case |
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | JBL Live Pro+ TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls | Touch Control |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP57 | IPX4, Sweat proof |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Open-fit design | Ear tips included |
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | JBL Live Pro+ TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Galaxy Buds 3 earbuds | Live Pro+ TWS |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable not included | Type-C USB charging cable |
| Audio Cable | Not included | Not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Open-fit design | 5 Sizes of ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i); Warranty / Warning (W / !) |
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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