In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and JBL Wave Beam. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | JBL Wave Beam |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 2.73 cm | - | |
Width | 1.65 cm | - | |
Depth | 1.49 cm | - | |
Weight | 5.6 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 1.65 cm x 1.49 cm x 2.73 cm / 5.6 g Charging case: 5 cm x 2.78 cm x 5.02 cm / 42.2 g |
Earbud: 8.8 g Charging case: 39.5 g |
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Colour | Mystic red | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Mystic blue | Black | Beige | Blue | |
Protection | - | Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | JBL Wave Beam |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | JBL Wave Beam have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Acoustic Noise Cancelling | - | |
Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Deep Bass | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | 100 dB | |
Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 95 dB | |
Diaphragm | 12 mm | 8 mm | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Wave Beam. |
Features | - | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient, VoiceAware |
MICROPHONE | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | JBL Wave Beam |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Microphones Included | 3 | - |
CABLE | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | JBL Wave Beam |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable |
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FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | JBL Wave Beam |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, grip sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | JBL Wave Beam |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | 48 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave Beam. |
Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 8 hours | JBL Wave Beam lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF / with included charging case): up to 29 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours |
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Standby Time | 21 hours | - | |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | - | 2 hours | |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
CONNECTIONS | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | JBL Wave Beam |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | JBL Wave Beam |
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Included Accessories | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh) | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh) | |
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Compliant Standards | IPX2 | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |