JBL Live Pro 2 JBLLIVEPRO2TWSBAM
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
JBL Live Pro 2 JBLLIVEPRO2TWSBAM
The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, bass, noise cancellation, and build durability, with some noting they survived extreme conditions like washing machines or house fires. However, a significant number of reviewers report issues with fit (earbuds falling out), touch controls being triggered by sunlight or wind, Bluetooth connectivity problems, and reliability concerns such as one earbud dying or becoming quieter over time. Battery life is also a common complaint, with several users finding it shorter than expected.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Powerful bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Durable build
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Earbuds fall out
- Touch controls triggered by sunlight
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- One earbud dies or gets quieter
- Battery life shorter than expected
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Overall, users are pleased with the sound quality, noise cancellation, and value of these refurbished Galaxy Buds3 Pro, often comparing them favorably to AirPods. However, a significant number of complaints focus on missing ear tips in the package, charging issues, and durability concerns, with some units failing within months. Despite these issues, many find them a great deal, especially for Samsung users, and appreciate the comfort and battery life when they work properly.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for refurbished
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
Cons
- Missing ear tips in package
- Charging issues
- Durability concerns
- Battery drain over time
- Fit issues for some
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Live Pro 2 JBLLIVEPRO2TWSBAM | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3x Different-Sized Pair of Ear Tips | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 5 | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 4 hours playback | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 26 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones App | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Pro 2 JBLLIVEPRO2TWSBAM
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Pro 2 JBLLIVEPRO2TWSBAM offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 38 specs.
