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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 vs JBL Live Flex

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

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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 17,000In Stock
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JBL Live Flex

JBL Live Flex

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 10.4 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 17,500In Stock
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JBL Live Pro 2KSh 18,000
OnePlus Buds Pro 3KSh 17,000
Beats Studio Buds +KSh 17,800
Soundcore Liberty 4 ProKSh 17,970
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 ProKSh 18,500
Google Pixel Buds ProKSh 18,000
JBL Endurance Peak 4KSh 16,500
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 is lighter on the head and offers wireless charging and case wireless charging, while the JBL Live Flex lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
4.6 g per earbud
JBL Live Flex
10.4 g per earbud

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Bluetooth 6.1 connection
JBL Live Flex
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Fit

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

Battery life

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

Two devices

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

  • Wireless charging.
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.3).
  • Lighter: 4.6 g each (vs 10.4 g).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2023).
  • Lower price: KSh 17,000 (vs KSh 17,500).

JBL Live Flex

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 24 hours).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Buds 4JBL Live Flex
FitOpen-fit designEar tips included
Weight4.6 g per earbud10.4 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours with the caseUp to 40 hours
Two devicesSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devicesStays connected to two devices
ConnectionsBluetooth 6.1Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4JBL Live Flex
BrandSamsungJBL
ModelGalaxy Buds 4 (SM-R540)Live Flex
Announced20262023
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Black, Blue, Rose

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4JBL Live Flex
Weight4.6g per earbud10.4g per earpiece
Dimensions30.5 x 18.3 x 19.3mm per earbud (H x W x D)—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4JBL Live Flex
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 40 hours; up to 6 hours with ANC on; up to 8 hours with ANC off
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingYesNo
Charging Time—2 hours from empty
Fast Charging—Yes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4JBL Live Flex
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 6.1Bluetooth 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
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4JBL Live Flex
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
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4JBL Live Flex
Drivers11mm 1-way dynamic driver12 mm dynamic drivers
Audio CodecsAAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3—
Active Noise CancellationYesTrue Adaptive Noise Canceling
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Sound; Adaptive Noise ControlAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioSamsung 360 AudioSpatial Sound
Microphones6 microphones6 microphones
Audio FeaturesAdaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide BandVoice Aware
Frequency Response—20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance—32Ω

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4JBL Live Flex
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off—
Case ChargingUSB-C; wireless chargingUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesNo
Case Dimensions51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D)—
Case Weight45.1g52g
Case Features515mAh typical batteryStandard charging case
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IPX2

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4JBL Live Flex
ControlsTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controlsTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54IP54, Water resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen-fit designEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4JBL Live Flex
Headphones / EarbudsGalaxy Buds 4 earbudsJBL Live Flex earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cable not includedType-C USB charging cable
Audio CableNot includedNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOpen-fit designEar tips
DocumentationQuick Start GuideWarranty / Warning (W / !); Product Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP54.
  • 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.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 is the better buy; the JBL Live Flex makes sense if you want longer battery life.

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In-stock alternatives

OnePlus Buds Pro 3For Samsung Galaxy Buds 4OnePlus Buds Pro 3View product ↗JBL Live Pro 2For Samsung Galaxy Buds 4JBL Live Pro 2View product ↗JBL Endurance Peak 4For JBL Live FlexJBL Endurance Peak 4View product ↗Beats Studio Buds +For JBL Live FlexBeats Studio Buds +View product ↗

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