Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 vs JBL Live Flex
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |  JBL Live Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 17,500.00 | KSh 17,500.00 |
| Drivers | 11mm 1-way dynamic driver | mm dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | True Adaptive Noise Canceling |
| 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 40 hours; up to 6 hours with ANC on; up to 8 hours with ANC off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 | IP54, Water resistant |
| Weight | 4.6g per earbud | 10.4g per earpiece |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 | JBL Live Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | JBL |
| Model | Galaxy Buds4 (SM-R540) | Live Flex |
| Announced | 2026 | 2023 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Black, Blue, Rose |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 | JBL Live Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.6g per earbud | 10.4g per earpiece |
| Dimensions | 30.5 x 18.3 x 19.3mm per earbud (H x W x D) | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 | JBL Live Flex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 40 hours; up to 6 hours with ANC on; up to 8 hours with ANC off |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Charging Time | — | 2 hours from empty |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 | JBL Live Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint Connection | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices | Yes |
| 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 | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings | JBL Headphones app |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 | JBL Live Flex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 | JBL Live Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11mm 1-way dynamic driver | mm dynamic driver |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3 | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | True Adaptive Noise Canceling |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound; Adaptive Noise Control | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Spatial Audio | Samsung 360 Audio | Spatial Sound |
| Microphones | 6 microphones | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band | Voice Aware |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32Ω |
Charging Case
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 | JBL Live Flex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C; wireless charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Case Dimensions | 51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D) | — |
| Case Weight | 45.1g | 52g |
| Case Features | 515mAh typical battery | Standard charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX2 |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 | JBL Live Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls | Touch Control |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 | IP54, Water resistant |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-fit design | Ear tips included |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 | JBL Live Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Galaxy Buds4 earbuds | JBL Live Flex earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C cable not included | Type-C USB charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A — not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - open-fit design | Ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide | Warranty / Warning (W / !); Product Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i) |