Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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. In comparison to the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a lower liquid rating than Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a weight of 10.6g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g are heavier than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by of 2g For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have sweat resistance Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.

Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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. This is given by the manufacturer, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s case is said to have a charge of 24 hours.

A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours, less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 2 hours It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 Pro (2nd Gen) have 6 microphones. While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a find earbuds feature. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have the find earbuds feature.

Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a control panel on them. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.