SoundGuys Weekly: Apple AirPods vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Our weekly dive into the best mobile audio gear - 01/23/2021 [SoundGuys]( SoundGuys Weekly - published Saturday, January 23, 2021 [Apple AirPods vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Live]( Are you craving beans or apples? While criticisms over Apple’s AirPods have been mixed, there’s no denying the consequential impact the buds have had on the true wireless earbuds market. Recently, however, Samsung has stepped up to the plate with its answer to the AirPods: beans—or as its buds are formally known as, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live , which are in fact shaped like beans. [Read all about it]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Expand your audio knowledge: - [AirPods Pro vs. Beats Powerbeats Pro]( - [Apple Music vs Spotify]( - [Sony WH-1000XM4 vs Shure AONIC 50]( - [Beats Powerbeats vs. Beats Powerbeats Pro]( - [Beats Powerbeats Pro vs Bose Sport Earbuds]( --------------------------------------------------------------- New and updated reviews: [LG Tone Style SL6s review]( This headset means business. LG presents another pair of wireless neckband earbuds in the LG Tone Style SL6s. Unlike its similar sibling , this headset has a mono speaker for easy hands-free calls. It also features retractable earbuds and efficient quick charging, making it a great choice for organized listeners without time to waste. [Read the full review]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [JBL Clip 3 review]( Clip up. The JBL Clip 3 has a few design changes, but it’s still easily recognizable. For the last few years, the JBL Clip series has been one of the top options if you’re looking for a tough little speaker that won’t break the bank. The latest of which is the Clip 3 , which kept the best aspects of the previous Clip 2 and improved on some of the most important features. But how much better did it actually get? Let’s find out. Editor’s note: This post was updated on January 21, 2021, to update formatting and mention the JBL Clip 4. [Read the full review]( --------------------------------------------------------------- From around our network: - [Android Authority:]([Samsung Galaxy S21 buyer’s guide: Everything you need to know]( - [Drone Rush:]([Best camera drones: Photos from the sky in any price bracket]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Bose SoundLink Micro review]( Still one of the best portable speakers you can buy. Portable speakers are a great way to bring the party anywhere, but they often forgo sound quality for portability. That’s not the case with the Bose SoundLink Micro; nearly two years after its release, this waterproof speaker remains one of our favorites. It even has an elastic strap that can loop around your bike or bag during an outdoor adventure day. [Read the full review]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [JBL Xtreme 2 review]( Still a solid choice in 2021, but there are other options if you want a giant speaker. If you want a small, cheap speaker to throw in your backpack on your next trip, there are plenty of options . If you want speakers to connect to your receiver and play music in the backyard, there are also a good number of choices . But what if you want one speaker that can do both? If you want a speaker that’s loud enough for a yard yet still somewhat portable, your options are thin. That’s where the JBL Xtreme 2 comes into play. [Read the full review]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Only the best headphones: - [Best Google Assistant headphones]( - [Best Google Assistant smart speakers]( - [Best cheap voice recorders]( - [Best noise cancelling earbuds]( - [Best iPhone earbuds]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Staff picks [Adam Molina]( - [JBL Clip 3 review]( - [JBL Xtreme 2 review]( [Chris Thomas]( - [Blue Yeti X review]( - [Monoprice Monolith M565 review]( [Lily Katz]( - [LG Tone Style SL6s review]( - [Best Google Assistant headphones]( [Sam Moore]( - [HyperX Solocast review]( - [Best gaming headsets with good microphones]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Free audio gear! We give away popular mobile audio gear every month, enter for your chance to win. [Enter the giveaway]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our other great newsletters with just one click. • [Daily Deal Alerts]( - Once a day newsletter with all our top deals. • [Weekly Authority]( - The latest smartphone news and reviews. • [Daily Authority]( - Daily tech newsletter delivered each morning at 7AM. [tw]( [ig]( [fb]( [yt]( [pc]( Copyright © 2021 Authority Media, All rights reserved. PO 20547 Howe St, Vancouver, BC, V6Z2N8, Canada. No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](.