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Galaxy Buds 3 vs JBL Live Pro+ TWS

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

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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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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 13,500In 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

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

Connections

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

Fit

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

Battery life

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

Two devices

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

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).

JBL Live Pro+ TWS

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

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6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityGalaxy Buds 3JBL Live Pro+ TWS
FitOpen-fit designEar tips included
Weight4.7 g per earbud10 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours with the caseUp to 21 hours with the case
Two devicesSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devicesConnects to one device at a time
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistanceIP57 water and dust resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Live Pro+ TWS
BrandSamsungJBL
ModelGalaxy Buds 3 (SM-R530)Live Pro+ TWS
Announced20242021
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Black, White, Pink, Beige

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Weight4.7g per earbud10g per earpiece
Dimensions18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9mm per earbud (H x W x D)—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Battery LifeUp 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 offUp to 7 hours; up to 6 hours with ANC on; up to 7 hours with ANC off
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingYesNo
Charging Time—2 hours from empty
Fast Charging—Yes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Live Pro+ TWS
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.0
Multipoint ConnectionSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devicesNo
ConnectorWireless audio connectionWireless audio connection
Cable LengthNo audio cableNo audio cable
App SupportGalaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settingsJBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Voice AssistantBixbyYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit)—
Special FeaturesLE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch ReminderTrue Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Drivers1-way11 mm dynamic drivers
Audio CodecsAAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ—
Active Noise CancellationYesAdaptive Noise Cancelling
Transparency / Ambient ModeNoAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioSamsung 360 AudioNo
Microphones6 microphonesBuilt-in microphone
Audio FeaturesAdaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide BandJBL Signature Sound
Frequency Response—20 Hz – 20 kHz
Impedance—16Ω

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC offUp to 21 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-C; wireless chargingUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesNo
Case Dimensions48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D)—
Case Weight46.5g49.5g
Case Features515mAh typical batteryStandard charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Live Pro+ TWS
ControlsTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controlsTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP57IPX4, Sweat proof
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen-fit designEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Headphones / EarbudsGalaxy Buds 3 earbudsLive Pro+ TWS
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cable not includedType-C USB charging cable
Audio CableNot includedNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOpen-fit design5 Sizes of ear tips
DocumentationQuick Start GuideQuick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i); Warranty / Warning (W / !)

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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