Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs. Xiaomi Buds 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and Xiaomi Buds 3. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs. Xiaomi Buds 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Xiaomi Buds 3
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
Earphone: 4.6 g
Charging case with earphones: 52 g
Colour Mystic red | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Mystic blue Carbon black
Protection - Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Xiaomi Buds 3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Xiaomi Buds 3 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) -
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 -
Diaphragm 12 mm -
MICROPHONE Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Xiaomi Buds 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 3 3 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
CABLE Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Xiaomi Buds 3
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Xiaomi Buds 3
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 Xiaomi Buds 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 60 mAh 38 mAh Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a higher battery capacity than Xiaomi Buds 3.
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Xiaomi Buds 3 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 (active noise-cancelling off): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 35 hours
Standby Time 21 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
CONNECTIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Xiaomi Buds 3
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Xiaomi Buds 3
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh) 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (480 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX2 IP55
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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