A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) IPX4

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates 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 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)

Weight

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10.6g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a weight of 10.6g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g weigh more than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by of 2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 11mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20000Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 24hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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

Charge Time

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 1hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery. It is recommended 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)

Battery Power

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 49.7mAh

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 85mAh

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery power is 49.7mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery power is 85mAh. more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 35.3mAh

Has Wireless Charging

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) v5.3

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

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)

Has Aac

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 Pro (2nd Gen) will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning 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.

Audio Latency

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 134ms

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a latency of 134ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have 6 microphones.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

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.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support fast charging. This kind is 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.

Multipoint Count

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 2only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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.

Has Voice Prompts

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX2
	weight	10.6g	12.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	11hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	22hours
	charge time	1hours	1hours
	battery power	49.7mAh	85mAh
	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	✓	✓
	audio latency	✗	134ms
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	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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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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