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JBL TOUR Pro 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530

What TOUR Pro 2 does better (3) and where Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL TOUR Pro 2
JBL · 2023TOUR Pro 2
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530
Samsung · 2023Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $110
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
7.6Battery3.5

Why is TOUR Pro 2 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 TOUR Pro 2?

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

Side by side

JBL TOUR Pro 2JBL TOUR Pro 2≈ $1108.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm—
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity100 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h6 h
Battery life with ANC8 h5 h
Total with charging case40 h30 h
Charging time2 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant, SiriGoogle Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6.1 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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