Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
weight | 11g | 8.56g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 25dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 18hours | 30hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 0.3hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | ✗ | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means 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 better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g are heavier than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) with a difference of 2.44g For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds . Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds . Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are resistant to sweat Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with 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
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means 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 tells how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble The 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not 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 multiple times before having to recharge 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 takes 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 unused for long periods.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work well with your iPad. 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. While 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 earbuds to filter out noise.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to find them. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.