JBL Tune 130NC vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
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| Feature |  JBL Tune 130NC |  Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 11,500.00 | KSh 12,000.00 |
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | 1-way |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off | Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 8.5 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Water resistant | IP54 |
| Weight | 11.4g per earpiece | 5g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | JBL Tune 130NC | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Samsung |
| Model | Tune 130NC | Galaxy Buds3 FE (SM-R420) |
| Announced | 2021 | 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Black, Gray (White in some markets) |
Design
| Specification | JBL Tune 130NC | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 11.4g per earpiece | 5g per earbud |
| Dimensions | — | 21.1 x 18.0 x 33.8mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Tune 130NC | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off | Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 8.5 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Charging Time | 2 hours from empty | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Tune 130NC | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | No | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices |
| Connector | N/A — wireless audio connection | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A — no audio cable | N/A - no audio cable |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings |
Features
| Specification | JBL Tune 130NC | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Yes | Bixby |
| Special Features | True Wireless | Samsung Find |
| Sensors | — | Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Tune 130NC | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | 1-way |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz | — |
| Impedance | 32Ω | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | Ambient Sound |
| Spatial Audio | No | Samsung 360 Audio |
| Microphones | 4 microphones | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | JBL Pure Bass Sound | 24-bit Hi-Fi sound, six microphones |
| Audio Codecs | — | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec) |
Charging Case
| Specification | JBL Tune 130NC | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | — |
| Case Weight | 40.4g | 41.8g |
| Case Features | Standard charging case | 515mAh typical battery |
| Case Battery Life | — | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Case Dimensions | — | 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D) |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Tune 130NC | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch Control | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Water resistant | IP54 |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Ear tips included | Silicone ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Tune 130NC | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | JBL Tune 130NC TWS earbuds | Galaxy Buds3 FE earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Type-C charging cable | N/A - USB-C cable not included |
| Audio Cable | N/A — not included | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | 3 Sizes of eartips | Three sets of silicone ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i); Warranty / Warning (W / !) | Quick Start Guide |