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JBL LIVE Buds 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro

What LIVE Buds 4 does better (5) and where Galaxy Buds4 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE Buds 4
JBL · 2026LIVE Buds 4
8.9Score
5 advantages≈ $170
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Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Samsung · 2026Galaxy Buds4 Pro
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $260
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
7.7Battery4.4
8.3Build & features9.7

Why is LIVE Buds 4 better than Galaxy Buds4 Pro?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 7 h+43%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Galaxy Buds4 Pro: No
  3. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 6 h+33%
  4. LDACYes · Galaxy Buds4 Pro: No
  5. Earbud weight (each)4.8 g vs 5.1 g+6%

Why is Galaxy Buds4 Pro better than LIVE Buds 4?

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

Side by side

JBL LIVE Buds 4JBL LIVE Buds 4≈ $1708.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity106 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h7 h
Battery life with ANC8 h6 h
Charging time2 h—
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66.1
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.8 g5.1 g
Protection ratingIP55IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx7
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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