Want to add about the galaxy buds live. I've been using it for almost a year now, mainly for exercise and I have minimal issue about the buds being lose during exercises. I use the bigger rubber fitting option, but maybe it won't fit every ear sizes out there.
I think you can easily add the Huawei FreeBuds 4. Good sound. ANC even and overall good mics and comfort. Its a bit old now but still great. The successor is coming soon so might be worthy trying out aswell.
Awesome comparison as always. Finally, a review that did not waste time talking about Nothing's case than the actual buds themselves! I am going with the Buds Live at one-third of the price of the Airpods 3. Will surely miss the mic quality of the AirPods. Sounded too good in your video compared to all of the others.
@@samsmith8415 yeah I have them all plus, I got a whole collection of earbuds. The Galaxy buds live are by far my most used earbuds, I use them every day. Theres nothing like a set of natural transparency earbuds that you can use all day at work.
Thanks heaps i can't stand in-ear so this was very helpful on the search for Open ear wireless buds. I also never knew what to call non in-ear before now, thanks again lol!
What would you recommend on the budget of 180$ (14999₹) Oneplus buds pro 2 Oppo enco x2 Any others Main priorities are Sound quality/volume and anc Im not interested in liberty air 3 pro/4 as they are not available in my area ! (India) Please reply as I’m buying of by march 25 th !
@@unknowninknown5394 well, the OnePlus buds Pro 2 and Linkbuds S are the great options, or if you're fine with the looks, the Neobuds Pro is an even better option for slightly less
Great video! I’m searching for a new pair of earbuds that I can workout with. I have the JBL tune buds but they hurt my ears. Which JBL earbud fits like the AirPods 1 and which one would you recommend. I’m interested in the tune flex and the live flex and I don’t care about the price.
Thanks for this nice comparison. I have the Soundpeats Air 3 that I'm using mostly for running and are not too bad. Do you recomend me to get the JBL live flex which seems to have a better sound quality and especially more bass? Is there a clear difference? I could also take the Airpod which have the better sound but I have a Samsung phone...
Hey guys! I've been watching a ton of your reviews and I'm still undecided. In your opinion, what would be your top pick given the following in order of importance: 1. Sound quality. Not a bass head. Primarily listen to classical and orchestral film scores. 2. Comfort 3. Works with Android (no missing features). Specifically Pixel 7 Pro 4. ANC 5. Battery life. At least a few hours. 6. Mic Also, do you think LDAC is needed? I'm using FLAC files and Tidal HiFi. Thanks 🙏
Nice and decent information! Thank you. Also wondering how do you think about the airpods 2 compare to airpods 3? Thinking whether its worth the upgrade
I'm planning to buy a JBL live Flex. What is your recommendation? Normally closed buds don't fit into my ears. Open one like Apple Airpods 1 st generations fits quite well. I feel JBL Live flex will work. What are your suggestions. I have a small inner ear space.
Hi @DHRME thanks for this great comparison! Could you indicate what firmware version the JBL Live Flex were one when you tested them? That would make it possible to monitor if JBL would improve suppressing wind noise with firmware updates. Thanks guys, you're the best!
would these work for sport? looks like all of them would fall right out of your ears as soon as you start to work out. looking for something that would work with inline skating
The linkbuds were really good but if only they can play music louder. At 100% volume they sound like 70% on other buds. Atleast buds live can play loud music. But call quality on linkbuds is superb
I was lucky enough to get the galaxy live and the esr sticks for $50 each during promotions. I love the look of the ear stick but find the live beans to be so much more comfortable
Well when I watched in horror as you resurrected the old Galaxy Buds Live beans, I just had to add my experience with them (two different pairs). I’d agree with all you said about them but you left out the absolutely horrible Bluetooth implementation in these. They drop connection to one or the other constantly when worn outside and even indoors in some spots. The Samsung user forum was full of such complaints and after trying several pairs both Samsung and I just gave up and moved on. Right now my two sets are just sitting quietly on my earbud graveyard shelf. RIP.
@@DHRME and there are others like you who have the same good results. I still loved the fit and sound through their large drivers. I just exhumed one of my sets from the grave and if they still charge up I’m gonna give them one last shot just in case the Universe has repaired itself in the meantime.
@@bengoey returned from my 2 mile outdoor walk using the Galaxy beans. Same bad experience as in years past. Since these use BT 5.0, both earpieces can’t connect directly to the source. One connects and the other has to transceive through the directly connected one. I don’t know if these buds are BT Class 2 or 3 but based on all the user feedback I’d guess Class 3 (lowest 1mw power and range). If I held my wrist up to my heart (Watch Ultra) and turned my head to face the arm with the Watch, things worked a bit better but still unacceptable. Back into the earbud graveyard they go. RIP.
I can afford air 3 & jbl live flex … please guys which one is better in the long term & I don’t usually just buy new one unless the one i have just don’t work
Sending my JBL live flex's back, luckily it's easy on Amazon, They have a very poor sound/soundstage, bass aside which is the only thing that's done right, the midrange is completely missing, bringing them up in the EQ results in harshness instead, treble is detailed but also harsh, They are just so un natural sounding, really badly voiced drivers. Songs I know and love sound super empty and far away. I have a cheap £14 pair and they sound a lot better especially in the midrange detail and presence, They just lack Bass and no Sub bass. I'll try the "fill cc nano" next. They seem like a good match for me.
Sending things back is for broke ppl. But yeah the mids are so recessed back that I thought I just sucked at EQ'n. But overall that subwoofer bass makes up for it. The euphoria it makes me feel when the lows hit catch me off guard everytime. I love these earbuds and they in my top spot foresl
7:38 I've had the Buds LIve for 2 and a half years now and the battery never lasted even 6 hours, and I'm talking about with ANC off as this function is pretty much useless on them. Perhaps mine came defective, I don't know...
I have jbl tune flex. I am looking for something better cause this app is awful and connectivity with app. Also all those gestures on buds, not in correct placement. I can not turn off the sound of low battery. If I want to find my buds it is impossible cause I need to be conected to app first. To Connect I need to hołd my buds in my hands and take them out of case. Then is is connecting but in a laggy style. Only if buds are out of box. Then I can use buds searching but I know where I got them, in my hands. The biggest plus is the possibility to laying On my pillow with my bud inside my ear without any pain or discomfort. Sound quality also is nice but could be louder. Plus also for phone calls or other online calls. Those buds shut down all sounds around my and other person hears me only.
@@DHRME There is a simple test to determine who can be trusted not to eat donuts on the sly. 1) Assemble your family and friends before you. 2) Produce a single delicious donut and make as if you are going to take a bite. 3) Watch their faces carefully as you fake the bite. Those who mimmic your biting motion in real time cannot be trusted so no more free donuts for them. Now you can retire to eat your donut in private.
Cant believe that after all this 3+ years airpods 3 are on market, none competitor presented an increased sound quality experience. I hate to say this but... This point definitely goes for APPLE.
Don't really know who to trust anymore lmao... The audio world is always based on subjective opinions. Literally just finished watching another yt vid of another guy, that actually had this same list but inverted (1. JBL Live Flex, 2. Nothing Ear Stick, 3. Airpods 3 and the worst of thr bunch were the buds live).
Well... You guys were right. Just bought the JBL Live Flex and they don't really sound that amazing. Like you guys said in the vid, if they are normally resting on your ear, don't expect them to sound great.
Nothing has a terrible case! They are so proud about their design and engineering but come up with the worst case of all? Who wants to have bulky stick in their pocket all day long? They could impress me with a case that is smaller than Airpods Gen 2 - THAT would be impressive product design and engineering. But I guess they can't or are too lazy to put in the extra work.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are pure trash, very bad sound quality and completely useless. The only 1 good thing about them is fit in the ear, everything else is disaster.
I bought the JBL after using the Airpod Gen 3 for over 1 year. Lucky that I didn't listen to this awful review. The sound quality of the JBL is world's apart from the AirPod, not even a close comparison.
Want to add about the galaxy buds live. I've been using it for almost a year now, mainly for exercise and I have minimal issue about the buds being lose during exercises. I use the bigger rubber fitting option, but maybe it won't fit every ear sizes out there.
They are the only workout buds I've ever had that stay in. Anyone who says otherwise is spouting nonsense
Your videos are very informative and also fun in a way, great jobs.
I think you can easily add the Huawei FreeBuds 4. Good sound. ANC even and overall good mics and comfort. Its a bit old now but still great. The successor is coming soon so might be worthy trying out aswell.
Thanks! We had to draw the line somewhere - but good one!
FreeBuds 5 is coming soon!
Awesome comparison as always. Finally, a review that did not waste time talking about Nothing's case than the actual buds themselves! I am going with the Buds Live at one-third of the price of the Airpods 3. Will surely miss the mic quality of the AirPods. Sounded too good in your video compared to all of the others.
Buds Live over everythang, Gang Gang
Yeah no . I have theme and the Sound is really good but I hate that the are always Fall out of my ear
Absolutely. I returned my buds 2 pro to get 2 more pairs of buds live
@@samsmith8415 yeah I have them all plus, I got a whole collection of earbuds. The Galaxy buds live are by far my most used earbuds, I use them every day. Theres nothing like a set of natural transparency earbuds that you can use all day at work.
Thanks heaps i can't stand in-ear so this was very helpful on the search for Open ear wireless buds. I also never knew what to call non in-ear before now, thanks again lol!
after purchased H95 and bo eq, this is the new fire
I wonder if JBL earphones have the same integration with Samsung ecosystem as the Beats have with Apple ecosystem...
I wear work gloves my favorite for work are sony linkbuds s and jabra elite 7 pro
Whomever put the words meaty enlightenment together is brilliant 😂
Haha that was us!
Please help me with the sound quality of JBL & NOTHING, are they better that airpods gen 2? Which one do I go for?
What would you recommend on the budget of 180$ (14999₹)
Oneplus buds pro 2
Oppo enco x2
Any others
Main priorities are Sound quality/volume and anc
Im not interested in liberty air 3 pro/4 as they are not available in my area !
(India)
Please reply as I’m buying of by march 25 th !
Both Oppo and OnePlus are great, for us the OnePlus didn't really fit.
If u don't mind me chipping in. Unless u have a oneplus get the oppo enco x2. U get better cleaner sound, multipoint with ldac too
@@SibTiger33
I have a IPhone 11 , so codec is not my priority! And Oppo enco x2 is comparatively sound lower in volume than oneplus that’s Y !
@@unknowninknown5394 well, the OnePlus buds Pro 2 and Linkbuds S are the great options, or if you're fine with the looks, the Neobuds Pro is an even better option for slightly less
Thank you so much for this video, been looking for something that doesn't suffocate my ears with the eartips.
You're so welcome!
Hey Guys would love to know your views on the Nothing Ear(2) in comparison to the Sennheiser Momentum 3. Possible to do a video on that?
Great video! I’m searching for a new pair of earbuds that I can workout with. I have the JBL tune buds but they hurt my ears. Which JBL earbud fits like the AirPods 1 and which one would you recommend. I’m interested in the tune flex and the live flex and I don’t care about the price.
Thanks for this nice comparison. I have the Soundpeats Air 3 that I'm using mostly for running and are not too bad. Do you recomend me to get the JBL live flex which seems to have a better sound quality and especially more bass? Is there a clear difference? I could also take the Airpod which have the better sound but I have a Samsung phone...
JBL sounds wayyy better indeed.
Hey guys! I've been watching a ton of your reviews and I'm still undecided. In your opinion, what would be your top pick given the following in order of importance:
1. Sound quality. Not a bass head. Primarily listen to classical and orchestral film scores.
2. Comfort
3. Works with Android (no missing features). Specifically Pixel 7 Pro
4. ANC
5. Battery life. At least a few hours.
6. Mic
Also, do you think LDAC is needed? I'm using FLAC files and Tidal HiFi.
Thanks 🙏
Jbl live flex are great, but your experience, as with all open earbuds, will depend on your ear shape. Hands free google assistant is a real bonus.
Great Review. Which according to your considerable experience with earbuds the best SOUNDING tws priced at 150$ maximum. Thanks
Oppo Enco X2
Nice and decent information! Thank you.
Also wondering how do you think about the airpods 2 compare to airpods 3? Thinking whether its worth the upgrade
I'm torn between the nothing ear stick and the samsung buds live, which one has better sound quality please?
Pop-pop-popsicle, ice-ice-icicle, test-test-testicle :D
Great video, curious to try the Nothing Stick 1 now.
Another great video! Keep it up guys!
Cheers Chad!
I'm planning to buy a JBL live Flex. What is your recommendation? Normally closed buds don't fit into my ears. Open one like Apple Airpods 1 st generations fits quite well. I feel JBL Live flex will work. What are your suggestions. I have a small inner ear space.
Hi @DHRME thanks for this great comparison! Could you indicate what firmware version the JBL Live Flex were one when you tested them? That would make it possible to monitor if JBL would improve suppressing wind noise with firmware updates. Thanks guys, you're the best!
Get over your self
@@Blu3_777why say that lmao
would these work for sport? looks like all of them would fall right out of your ears as soon as you start to work out. looking for something that would work with inline skating
The deeper they go, the better they are in terms of secure fit.
The linkbuds were really good but if only they can play music louder. At 100% volume they sound like 70% on other buds. Atleast buds live can play loud music. But call quality on linkbuds is superb
You have to EQ them and can get them a ted louder than
I use an EQ app
Hat's off to you guys! Waiting for Nothing Ear (2) review and comparison with Oppo Enco X2 and Soundcore liberty 3 Pro
Ice ice icesicle, pop pop popsicle, test test testicle 😂😂😂
Hahahahah from the first time he did that test i was like that 😂😂
Link to the new channel: www.youtube.com/@dhrmelife
Will the adjustment they make be available on a Galaxy phone ,or is it only on iPhone?
How do you mean, Derrick?
.Hi Bro. Sony WF1000xm4 or Oppo enco x2 Tell me which of these is the best sound quality please. I'm going to buy
Bro you like punchy bass?
@@DHRME l like clear sound details.
@@சுபாஸ்சுபாஸ்கரன் I'd suggest Oppo.
🥰🥰🥰 Thangs bro i am from srilanka your big fan. 🌹🌹
@@சுபாஸ்சுபாஸ்கரன் Thank you bro. Appreciate it.
I am looking between JBL live Flex and JBL live pro2. Wich one has a beter sound quality? Help me 😬
They are completely different products! The Live Pro 2 will always sound better!
@@DHRME awsome ! Live pro 2 it is 🎧, thanks! 😁
Can you share a link to a new channel?
www.youtube.com/@dhrmelife
I was lucky enough to get the galaxy live and the esr sticks for $50 each during promotions. I love the look of the ear stick but find the live beans to be so much more comfortable
How about the Oppo Enco Air3 /Air3S ?
"Pop-pop-popsicle
Ice-ice-icicle
Test-test-testing"
Okay... you got me. Lol
Well when I watched in horror as you resurrected the old Galaxy Buds Live beans, I just had to add my experience with them (two different pairs). I’d agree with all you said about them but you left out the absolutely horrible Bluetooth implementation in these. They drop connection to one or the other constantly when worn outside and even indoors in some spots. The Samsung user forum was full of such complaints and after trying several pairs both Samsung and I just gave up and moved on. Right now my two sets are just sitting quietly on my earbud graveyard shelf. RIP.
That sucks - we've had two pairs and no such issues fortunately.
@@DHRME and there are others like you who have the same good results. I still loved the fit and sound through their large drivers. I just exhumed one of my sets from the grave and if they still charge up I’m gonna give them one last shot just in case the Universe has repaired itself in the meantime.
@@WA5US Please let us know the result. Thank you
@@bengoey returned from my 2 mile outdoor walk using the Galaxy beans. Same bad experience as in years past. Since these use BT 5.0, both earpieces can’t connect directly to the source. One connects and the other has to transceive through the directly connected one. I don’t know if these buds are BT Class 2 or 3 but based on all the user feedback I’d guess Class 3 (lowest 1mw power and range). If I held my wrist up to my heart (Watch Ultra) and turned my head to face the arm with the Watch, things worked a bit better but still unacceptable. Back into the earbud graveyard they go. RIP.
@@WA5US thanks for letting us know your experience
Great comparasion thank you
I can afford air 3 & jbl live flex … please guys which one is better in the long term & I don’t usually just buy new one unless the one i have just don’t work
did you ever figure it out m in the same situation
Buds live best ever
Popsicle, icicle.. When he said, I thought he was gonna say testicle lol
are they really "open air" when they cover the ear canals?
If they do not have eartips, in other words, are not IN-EAR, then they are OPEN.
yeah, "half in ear" works better imo. Open ear would fit better for bone conduction ones probably.
where is soundpeats air3 deluxe hs?
Exactly
Agree, a neat improvement above Air3, especially on microphone side
I love my nothing ear pods.
Sending my JBL live flex's back, luckily it's easy on Amazon, They have a very poor sound/soundstage, bass aside which is the only thing that's done right, the midrange is completely missing, bringing them up in the EQ results in harshness instead, treble is detailed but also harsh, They are just so un natural sounding, really badly voiced drivers. Songs I know and love sound super empty and far away. I have a cheap £14 pair and they sound a lot better especially in the midrange detail and presence, They just lack Bass and no Sub bass. I'll try the "fill cc nano" next. They seem like a good match for me.
Sending things back is for broke ppl. But yeah the mids are so recessed back that I thought I just sucked at EQ'n. But overall that subwoofer bass makes up for it. The euphoria it makes me feel when the lows hit catch me off guard everytime. I love these earbuds and they in my top spot foresl
7:38 I've had the Buds LIve for 2 and a half years now and the battery never lasted even 6 hours, and I'm talking about with ANC off as this function is pretty much useless on them. Perhaps mine came defective, I don't know...
I have jbl tune flex. I am looking for something better cause this app is awful and connectivity with app. Also all those gestures on buds, not in correct placement. I can not turn off the sound of low battery. If I want to find my buds it is impossible cause I need to be conected to app first. To Connect I need to hołd my buds in my hands and take them out of case. Then is is connecting but in a laggy style. Only if buds are out of box. Then I can use buds searching but I know where I got them, in my hands. The biggest plus is the possibility to laying On my pillow with my bud inside my ear without any pain or discomfort. Sound quality also is nice but could be louder. Plus also for phone calls or other online calls. Those buds shut down all sounds around my and other person hears me only.
The Samsung Beans sounded pretty good but I ate them in error. 🤢
Hahaha you are amazing Rob! Thankfully you didn't down those donuts too.
@@DHRME I knew better than to buy those without watching any reviews. 😺
Donut Hunger is Real. Must Exercise.
@@DHRME There is a simple test to determine who can be trusted not to eat donuts on the sly.
1) Assemble your family and friends before you. 2) Produce a single delicious donut and make as if you are going to take a bite. 3) Watch their faces carefully as you fake the bite. Those who mimmic your biting motion in real time cannot be trusted so no more free donuts for them. Now you can retire to eat your donut in private.
You may have given this an unhealthy amount of thought...
Lol thanks guys I made the dhrme again... that makes me proud!!! Lol
It was too explosive not to use!
@@DHRME lol
Doesn’t look like I can get the JBL in the USA
Cant believe that after all this 3+ years airpods 3 are on market, none competitor presented an increased sound quality experience.
I hate to say this but... This point definitely goes for APPLE.
Yeah that's not true. Airpod sound is average, these guys are clueless.
You forgot the oneodio open rock pro
Bought them, I think that they are worse than any other bud in this video.
@@drdivago87 Are they that bad? What is bad about them and do u have android or iOS?
Waiting for your Huawei freebuds 5 review 🐍
"Don't Have Really Messy Ears"
Thanks
Please improve the mic tests and prioritize them over just talking about random stuff
Galaxy Buds Live sounds like 20$ headphones. Airpods 1 sounds much better -_-
Don't really know who to trust anymore lmao... The audio world is always based on subjective opinions. Literally just finished watching another yt vid of another guy, that actually had this same list but inverted (1. JBL Live Flex, 2. Nothing Ear Stick, 3. Airpods 3 and the worst of thr bunch were the buds live).
Well... You guys were right. Just bought the JBL Live Flex and they don't really sound that amazing. Like you guys said in the vid, if they are normally resting on your ear, don't expect them to sound great.
Nice topic to pick two lick toothpick new trick needle prick. Bacon. (Mech just made me listen to rap & I’m outta control)
😆
Deep insertions 😂
😏
Pop pop popsicle 😊
Test test test testi....😮
I was expecting you to say test...test... testicle 😂 but you have just disappointed me😢
Nothing has a terrible case! They are so proud about their design and engineering but come up with the worst case of all? Who wants to have bulky stick in their pocket all day long? They could impress me with a case that is smaller than Airpods Gen 2 - THAT would be impressive product design and engineering. But I guess they can't or are too lazy to put in the extra work.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are pure trash, very bad sound quality and completely useless. The only 1 good thing about them is fit in the ear, everything else is disaster.
@@nusu5331 I wear them between my eyes, on the nose. Is that the right way?
I bought the JBL after using the Airpod Gen 3 for over 1 year. Lucky that I didn't listen to this awful review. The sound quality of the JBL is world's apart from the AirPod, not even a close comparison.
Which one is better? Jbl or apple
Thank you for a horrible review. Misleading information
Umm... You're welcome?
what's the misleading information?