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JBL Live Buds 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530

What Live Buds 3 does better (3) and where Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Live Buds 3
JBL · 2024Live Buds 3
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530
Samsung · 2023Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $110
8.4Noise control & calls7.2
8.4Battery3.5

Why is Live Buds 3 better than Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 6 h+67%
  2. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 5 h+60%
  3. Total with charging case40 h vs 30 h+33%

Why is Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 better than Live Buds 3?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
Specifications

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JBL Live Buds 3JBL Live Buds 3≈ $1109.1
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm—
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity103 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h6 h
Battery life with ANC8 h5 h
Total with charging case40 h30 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Protection ratingIP55IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx7
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controls—Yes
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