Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g
weigh more than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by of 2.44g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds .
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have sweat resistance
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can produce a juicier bass than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is
more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case has a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 12 hours
It requires 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a find earbuds feature. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to locate them.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support the mute function.
It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
