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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you value longer battery life and exercise usage, along with a unique smart charging case, consider the JBL Live Beam 3. They excel in noise isolation and are well-suited for air travel, exercise, and have a stem design. However, they aren't great for calls or watching videos. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, often slightly less expensive, offer excellent build quality and are better for calls, gaming, and TV, with features optimized for both Android and Apple devices. They also support wireless charging and have a stemless, more compact design, but they fall short in battery life compared to the JBLs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Beam 3
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Very good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.4
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
7.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
8.4
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
7.7
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is very good.
Battery
12.0 Hours
4.8 Hours
The JBL Live Beam 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$216
$188
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The JBL Live Beam 3 has a price of $216 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live Beam 3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro to be very good for music, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is good.
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Spec Comparison
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| JBL Live Beam 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$216 | $188 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2024 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 12 Hours | 4.8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
About Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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