Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs. KEF Mu3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and KEF Mu3. 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. KEF Mu3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds Live KEF Mu3
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 -
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
Earbud: 1.75 cm x 2.63 cm x 2.45 cm / 5.8 g
Charging case: 6.2 cm x 5.2 cm x 3.35 cm / 46.8 g
Colour Mystic red | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Mystic blue Silver grey
Protection - Splashproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Samsung Galaxy Buds Live KEF Mu3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Acoustic Noise Cancelling -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Sensitivity - 104 dB/mW
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 8.2 mm Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a thicker diaphragm than KEF Mu3.
MICROPHONE Samsung Galaxy Buds Live KEF Mu3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Samsung Galaxy Buds Live KEF Mu3
Controls - Multiple function button
CABLE Samsung Galaxy Buds Live KEF Mu3
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable -
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Buds Live KEF Mu3
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Bixby -
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, grip sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Buds Live KEF Mu3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 60 mAh 50 mAh Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a higher battery capacity than KEF Mu3.
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 9 hour(s) KEF Mu3 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 (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 21 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds Live KEF Mu3
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
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OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Buds Live KEF Mu3
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh) 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (350 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX2 IPX5
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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