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Galaxy Buds 3 vs JBL Tune Flex 2

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 Tune Flex 2

JBL Tune Flex 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.4 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Up to 36 hours with the case.
KSh 12,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Galaxy Buds 3 has better water and dust protection (IP57), is slimmer and offers wireless charging, while the JBL Tune Flex 2 offers up to 36 hours with the charging case, has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings and offers Ambient Aware, TalkThru.

Weight

Galaxy Buds 3
4.7 g per earbud
JBL Tune Flex 2
4.4 g per earbud

Connections

Galaxy Buds 3
Bluetooth 5.4 connection
JBL Tune Flex 2
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Fit

Galaxy Buds 3
Open-fit design
JBL Tune Flex 2
Ear tips included

Battery life

Galaxy Buds 3
Up to 24 hours with the case
JBL Tune Flex 2
Up to 36 hours with the case

Two devices

Galaxy Buds 3
Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
JBL Tune Flex 2
Stays connected to two devices

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Galaxy Buds 3

  • IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Wireless charging.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Slimmer: 18.1 mm thick (vs 19.59 mm).

JBL Tune Flex 2

  • Rated for up to 36 hours in total with the charging case (vs 24).
  • Ambient Aware, TalkThru.
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityGalaxy Buds 3JBL Tune Flex 2
FitOpen-fit designEar tips included
Weight4.7 g per earbud4.4 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours with the caseUp to 36 hours with the case
Two devicesSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devicesStays connected to two devices
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP57 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Tune Flex 2
BrandSamsungJBL
ModelGalaxy Buds 3 (SM-R530)Tune Flex 2
Announced20242024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Black, White, Turquoise

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Tune Flex 2
Weight4.7g per earbud4.4g per earpiece
Dimensions18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9mm per earbud (H x W x D)34.63 × 20.32 × 19.59 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Tune Flex 2
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 48 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingYesNo
Charging Time—2 hrs from empty hours from empty
Fast Charging—Yes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Tune Flex 2
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint ConnectionSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devicesYes
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 Tune Flex 2
Voice AssistantBixby—
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 Tune Flex 2
Drivers1-way12 mm dynamic drivers
Audio CodecsAAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ—
Active Noise CancellationYesAdaptive Noise Canceling
Transparency / Ambient ModeNoAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioSamsung 360 AudioSpatial Sound
Microphones6 microphones6 microphones
Audio FeaturesAdaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide BandJBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware
Frequency Response—20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance—13Ω

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Tune Flex 2
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC offUp to 36 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)51.43 × 47 × 29.14 mm
Case Weight46.5g32.9g
Case Features515mAh typical batteryStandard charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Tune Flex 2
ControlsTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controlsTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP57IP54, Water resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen-fit designEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy Buds 3JBL Tune Flex 2
Headphones / EarbudsGalaxy Buds 3 earbudsJBL Tune Flex 2 headphones
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cable not includedType-C USB charging cable
Audio CableNot includedNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOpen-fit design3 sizes of ear tips; 1 size open ear tips
DocumentationQuick Start GuideWarranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have virtual surround sound.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Galaxy Buds 3 if you want better water and dust protection and a slimmer build, or the JBL Tune Flex 2 if you would rather have up to 36 hours with the charging case and an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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In-stock alternatives

CMF Ear (A) B162For Galaxy Buds 3CMF Ear (A) B162View product ↗JBL Live Pro+ TWSFor Galaxy Buds 3JBL Live Pro+ TWSView product ↗Soundcore Liberty 5For JBL Tune Flex 2Soundcore Liberty 5View product ↗JBL Tune Beam 2For JBL Tune Flex 2JBL Tune Beam 2View product ↗

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