Overall Score 7.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
---|---|---|---|
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 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 | 9.3mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 18hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
battery power | 61mAh | ✗ | |
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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IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II'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 II, 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 II
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a weight of 12.5g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
are heavier than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II by of 0.1g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have stereo speakers
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that they will be spoilt. Devices that have a higher depth rating are better for swimming.
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out .
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced 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 II 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates 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 means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II'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 II by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's case has a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 II by 2 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully 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 II by 1 hours
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery capacity is 61mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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 II
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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 II
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 II will work fine with your MacBook. 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 II 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 II have 8 microphones.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6,
less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when 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, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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 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 be found in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a find earbuds feature.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
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 30 minutes.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a control panel on them.
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 following instruction manuals.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.