Overall Score 7.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro | Devialet Gemini |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.6g | 8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 94dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 18hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1.5hours | |
battery power | 61mAh | 55mAh | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
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 | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Devialet Gemini's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value 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 Devialet Gemini, 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,
Devialet Gemini has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
The Devialet Gemini have a weight of 8g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
are heavier than the Devialet Gemini with a difference of 4.6g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Devialet Gemini 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
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Devialet Gemini 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have stereo speakers
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that they will be damaged. Devices that can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming.
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Devialet Gemini have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
Devialet Gemini sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Devialet Gemini have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Devialet Gemini have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with 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 Devialet Gemini by 1mm
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Devialet Gemini's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component 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
Devialet Gemini can produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
The Devialet Gemini's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Devialet Gemini's measurement is 94dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The Devialet Gemini'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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is
more than that of Devialet Gemini 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.
This is given by the vendor, and Devialet Gemini's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables 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 Devialet Gemini by 2 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Devialet Gemini's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Devialet Gemini by 0.5 hours
Devialet Gemini's battery capacity is 55mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery power is 61mAh.
more than that of Devialet Gemini by 6mAh
Devialet Gemini, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
Devialet Gemini have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Devialet Gemini support 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 comes along with most current electronics.
The Devialet Gemini have Bluetooth version of 5, 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,
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Devialet Gemini have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini
Devialet Gemini support AAC, a codec 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 Devialet Gemini will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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.
Devialet Gemini support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Devialet Gemini have 2 microphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of Devialet Gemini by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
Devialet Gemini have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The magnitude 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 voice that the microphone can pick up.
The Devialet Gemini support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to 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 but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
Devialet Gemini have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device 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, the Devialet Gemini support the find earbuds feature.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.
The Devialet Gemini support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support fast charging. This kind is 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Devialet Gemini, so you can 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.
Devialet Gemini 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.
If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2Years,
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini
.
Devialet Gemini 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 too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Devialet Gemini come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.