Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids 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 (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
are heavier than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by of 0.1g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have sweat resistance
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's 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
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a unit size of 9.3mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 1.7mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters 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
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2'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. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is
more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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,
more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 1 hours
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend 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. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm.
It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have 8 microphones. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6,
less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support the find earbuds feature.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to find them. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have this function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a control panel on them.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
