A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro IPX7

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd Gen), Samsung Galaxy Buds 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a higher liquid rating than Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 12.6g

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10.6g

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a weight of 10.6g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

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

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has An Earbud Foam

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1meters

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that you are likely to lose the functionality of your device. Devices that can withstand more water pressure are better for diving.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

ANC uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 11mm

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 11mm

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) similar in how loud their sound can get , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20Hz

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20000Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20000Hz

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 8hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 24hours

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 enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 4 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 when they have been unused for long periods.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 61mAh

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 49.7mAh

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery power is 61mAh. more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 11.3mAh

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro v5

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) v5.3

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 10meters

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10meters

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) will work fine with your iPhone. 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 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 6only

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6only

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro -26dBV/Pa

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The magnitude of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

If 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 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too 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 can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2only

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 2only

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

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

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2Years

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2 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.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

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

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro	Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IPX4
	weight	12.6g	10.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
	waterproof depth rating	1meters	✗
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	8hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	24hours
	charge time	1hours	1hours
	battery power	61mAh	49.7mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-26dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	✗
	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

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

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

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

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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