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JBL Live Flex 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

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

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JBL Live Flex 3

JBL Live Flex 3

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.5 g per earbud.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 17,300In Stock
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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 17,500In Stock
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Sony WF-1000XM4KSh 29,500
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Sony WF-1000XM5KSh 27,000
Apple AirPods 4 ANCKSh 26,000
Apple AirPods 4KSh 19,500
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEKSh 12,000
Powerbeats FitKSh 34,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Live Flex 3 if you want up to 50 hours with the charging case. Choose the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 if you want a newer model (2026).

Weight

JBL Live Flex 3
4.5 g per earbud
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
4.6 g per earbud

Connections

JBL Live Flex 3
Charging case uses USB-C
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Uses USB-C

Controls

JBL Live Flex 3
Touch controls for everyday use
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Touch controls for playback

Fit

JBL Live Flex 3
Open-stick earbuds without sealing tips
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Open-fit design

Battery life

JBL Live Flex 3
Up to 50 hours with the case
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Up to 24 hours with the case

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Live Flex 3

  • Rated for up to 50 hours in total with the charging case (vs 24).
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).
  • Uses USB-C for charging.

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PriorityJBL Live Flex 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
FitOpen-stick earbuds without sealing tipsOpen-fit design
Weight4.5 g per earbud4.6 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 50 hours with the caseUp to 24 hours with the case
Two devicesStays connected to two devicesSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
ConnectionsBluetooth wirelessBluetooth 6.1
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Flex 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
BrandJBLSamsung
ModelLive Flex 3Galaxy Buds 4 (SM-R540)
AnnouncedJanuary 20242026
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Flex 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Weight4.5 g per earbud4.6g per earbud
Dimensions—30.5 x 18.3 x 19.3mm per earbud (H x W x D)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Flex 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Battery LifeUp to 10 hours ANC off; 7 hours ANC onUp 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
Charging Time2 hours—
Fast Charging10 minutes for 4 hours—
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB-C
Wireless ChargingWireless case chargingYes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Flex 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth
BluetoothEarbuds 5.3; case 5.1Bluetooth 6.1
Multipoint ConnectionYesSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
App SupportJBL HeadphonesGalaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Flex 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Voice AssistantVoice assistant configured through JBL Headphones appBixby
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

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Flex 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Drivers12 mm dynamic11mm 1-way dynamic driver
Frequency Response20 Hz–40 kHz—
Impedance13 ohms—
Active Noise CancellationTrue Adaptive ANCYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeSmart Ambient and TalkThruAmbient Sound; Adaptive Noise Control
Spatial AudioJBL Spatial SoundSamsung 360 Audio
MicrophonesSix microphones6 microphones
Audio FeaturesHi-Res Audio WirelessAdaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band
Audio Codecs—AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Flex 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Case TypeSmart Charging Case with 1.45-inch touchscreenCharging case
Case Battery Life40 additional hours ANC off; 50 hours totalUp to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off
Case ChargingUSB-C and wirelessUSB-C; wireless charging
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesYes
Case Weight63.7 g45.1g
Case FeaturesTouchscreen music, volume, calls and EQ controls515mAh typical battery
Case Dimensions—51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D)

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Flex 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
ControlsEarbud touch controls and case touchscreenTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 earbudsIP54
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen-stick earbuds without sealing tipsOpen-fit design

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Flex 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Live Flex 3 earbudsGalaxy Buds 4 earbuds
Charging CaseSmart Charging CaseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableUSB-C cable not included
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
DocumentationQuick-start guide, safety sheet and warranty/warningQuick Start Guide
Ear Tips / Accessories—Open-fit design

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP54.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

Choose JBL Live Flex 3 for longer rated battery life.

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In-stock alternatives

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