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JBL LIVE 300TWS vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117

What LIVE 300TWS does better (0) and where Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE 300TWS
JBL · 2020LIVE 300TWS
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ $160
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
3.2Battery4.2

Why is LIVE 300TWS better than Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117?

LIVE 300TWS has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 better than LIVE 300TWS?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 8 h+33%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
  3. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE 300TWSJBL LIVE 300TWS≈ $1605.7
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.6 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity95 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h8 h
Battery life with ANC—5 h
Total with charging case—20 h
Charging time2 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx7
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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