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Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.6g | 12.5g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 9.3mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 18hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 8only |
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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Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, 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 resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2'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 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 take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
weigh more than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by of 0.1g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
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
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a unit size of 9.3mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.
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.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible 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 can produce equal bass
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes 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 implies that
both devices can 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
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 1 hours
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
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 status of your earbuds and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support 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 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.
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 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 the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 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.
The 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.
While 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 device to filter out noise.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The vastness 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.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
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.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a find earbuds feature.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
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 too have a control panel on them.
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.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.