Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs. JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs. JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds Live JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.73 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.49 cm -
Weight 5.6 g 14.6 g Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are lighter than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live headphones.
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
Charging case:
Colour Mystic red | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Mystic blue Black | Rose | Blue | White
Protection - Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Samsung Galaxy Buds Live JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Acoustic Noise Cancelling -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 96 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 12 mm 6.8 mm Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Samsung Galaxy Buds Live JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -26 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Samsung Galaxy Buds Live JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Controls - Voice assistant
CABLE Samsung Galaxy Buds Live JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable -
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Buds Live JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Bixby Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, grip sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Buds Live JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 60 mAh 50 mAh Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 7 hour(s) JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS 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
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours
Standby Time 21 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds Live JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
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OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Buds Live JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX2 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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