Side by side comparison and review of Beats Powerbeats3 and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Beats Powerbeats3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Product Type | 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 |
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| Colour | White | Black | Siren red | Flash blue | Shock yellow | Black, gold | Pop indigo | Pop blue | Pop violet | Pop magenta | Red, defiant black | Mystic red | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Mystic blue | |
| Protection | Waterproof, sweat-resistant | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Beats Powerbeats3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Powerbeats3. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | 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 | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Beats Powerbeats3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Diaphragm | - | 12 mm | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Beats Powerbeats3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Beats Powerbeats3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end | - |
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| CABLE | Beats Powerbeats3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Beats Powerbeats3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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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 | Beats Powerbeats3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Beats Powerbeats3 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 |
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| Standby Time | - | 21 hours | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi |
| CONNECTIONS | Beats Powerbeats3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Beats Powerbeats3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, 4 ear tips | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX2 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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