Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
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. Compared 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,
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
are heavier than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by of 0.1g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each 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 fit 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes 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 adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm 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 earbuds, its size determines the sound made by 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce 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 produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2'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 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case has a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging 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 alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. 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 use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
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 well with your iPad. 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).
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have 8 microphones. The 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 earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound 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, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are 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 saving battery life. When misplaced 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 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support 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 connected device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have this function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's 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. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a control panel on them.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
