Devialet Gemini 2 Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Devialet Gemini 2 IPX4

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Devialet Gemini 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 Devialet Gemini 2, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a lower liquid rating than Devialet Gemini 2

Weight

Devialet Gemini 2 12g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

The Devialet Gemini 2 have a weight of 12g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g weigh more than the Devialet Gemini 2 by of 0.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 are resistant to sweat

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 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.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus and Devialet Gemini 2 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Devialet Gemini 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, and Devialet Gemini 2 have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Devialet Gemini 2 10mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Devialet Gemini 2 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device.

Lowest Frequency

Devialet Gemini 2 5Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

Devialet Gemini 2's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Devialet Gemini 2 make sound with a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Highest Frequency

Devialet Gemini 2 20,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20,000Hz

Devialet Gemini 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 makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Devialet Gemini 2 120dB/mW

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Devialet Gemini 2's measurement is 120dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Devialet Gemini 2 5hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

Devialet Gemini 2's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 6 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Devialet Gemini 2 17hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Devialet Gemini 2's case has a charge of 17 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours, more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 5 hours

Charge Time

Devialet Gemini 2 1hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Devialet Gemini 2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2

Has Wireless Charging

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Devialet Gemini 2 v5.2

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

The Devialet Gemini 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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 Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Devialet Gemini 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Devialet Gemini 2 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

Devialet Gemini 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2

Has Aac

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 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 Devialet Gemini 2 will work fine with your iPad. 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 Plus 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Devialet Gemini 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).

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Number Of Microphones

Devialet Gemini 2 4only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

The Devialet Gemini 2 have 4 microphones.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6, more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Devialet Gemini 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Devialet Gemini 2 2only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Devialet Gemini 2 have a 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.

Has A Mute Function

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	Devialet Gemini 2	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX2
	weight	12g	12.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	✗
	lowest frequency	5Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	120dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	5hours	11hours
	battery life of charging case	17hours	22hours
	charge time	1hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✗	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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