JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
JBL
86 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
Samsung
53 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Fitness
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Music
Specifications
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | Samsung Galaxy Buds R170 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | — | Galaxy Buds True Wireless Earbuds (Wireless Charging Case included), White – US Version |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 3 minutes of charging gives you one hour of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 68 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Galaxy Wearable app, Galaxy Buds+ app |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX2 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 37 specs.