Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs JBL LIVE BUDS 3
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro |  JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 18,500.00 | KSh 19,000.00 |
| Drivers | 10.5mm dynamic driver + 6.1mm planar driver | mm dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | True Adaptive Noise Canceling |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 7 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP57 | IP55, Water resistant |
| Weight | 5.4g per earbud | 9.2g per earpiece |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | JBL |
| Model | Galaxy Buds3 Pro (SM-R630) | LIVE BUDS 3 |
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Silver, Blue, Purple, Black |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.4g per earbud | 9.2g per earpiece |
| Dimensions | 18.1 x 19.8 x 33.2mm per earbud (H x W x D) | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 7 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Time | — | 2 hours from empty |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes — 4 hours runtime from speed charge |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| 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 |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Bixby | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) | — |
| Special Features | Galaxy AI Interpreter; 24-bit Samsung Seamless Codec; blade controls | True Wireless |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10.5mm dynamic driver + 6.1mm planar driver | mm dynamic driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | True Adaptive Noise Canceling |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Spatial Audio | Samsung 360 Audio | Spatial Sound |
| Microphones | 6 microphones | 6 microphones |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
| Audio Features | — | JBL Pure Bass Sound, JBL Signature Sound, Voice Aware |
Charging Case
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 30 hours total playback contribution |
| Case Charging | USB-C; wireless charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D) | — |
| Case Weight | 46.5g | 73g |
| Case Features | 515mAh typical battery | Smart case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP57 | IP55, Water resistant |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips | Ear tips included |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | JBL LIVE BUDS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Galaxy Buds3 Pro earbuds | JBL Live Buds 3 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 | Three sets of silicone ear tips | 4 sizes of ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide | Warranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i) |