A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

FiiO FW5 ipX4

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ipX2

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the FiiO FW5's rating for solids indicates 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 FiiO FW5, 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, FiiO FW5 has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Weight

FiiO FW5 12.8g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

The FiiO FW5 have a weight of 12.8g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g weigh less than the FiiO FW5 with a difference -0.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, FiiO FW5 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

FiiO FW5 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

FiiO FW5 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have sweat resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The FiiO FW5 have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

FiiO FW5 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 FiiO FW5 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The FiiO FW5 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The FiiO FW5 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, and FiiO FW5 have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

FiiO FW5 10mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

FiiO FW5 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the device.

Lowest Frequency

FiiO FW5 20hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20hz

The FiiO FW5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

FiiO FW5 20,000hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20,000hz

FiiO FW5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it 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

FiiO FW5 108db/mw

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, FiiO FW5's measurement is 108dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

The FiiO FW5 have neodymium magnets, when used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help generate music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

FiiO FW5 7hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

FiiO FW5's battery life is 7 hours, these last longer 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is more than that of FiiO FW5 by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

FiiO FW5 14hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

This is given by the vendor, and the FiiO FW5's case has a charge of 14 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 FiiO FW5 by 8 hours

Charge Time

FiiO FW5 1.6hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

It takes 1.6 hours to fully charge the FiiO FW5's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of FiiO FW5 by 0.6 hours

Battery Power

FiiO FW5 65mah

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 85mah

FiiO FW5's battery power is 65mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery power is 85mAh. more than that of FiiO FW5 by 20mAh

Has Wireless Charging

FiiO FW5 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The FiiO FW5 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

FiiO FW5 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

FiiO FW5 v5.2

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

FiiO FW5 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 FiiO FW5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

FiiO FW5 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

The FiiO FW5 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the FiiO FW5

Has Aac

FiiO FW5 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus will work well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

The FiiO FW5 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Audio Latency

FiiO FW5 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 134ms

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a latency of 134ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

FiiO FW5 4only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

FiiO FW5 have 4 microphones.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6, more than that of FiiO FW5 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

The FiiO FW5 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

FiiO FW5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

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

Has In/On-Ear Detection

FiiO FW5 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, FiiO FW5 have a find earbuds feature.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

FiiO FW5 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

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

Multipoint Count

FiiO FW5 2only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

The FiiO FW5 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

FiiO FW5 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The FiiO FW5, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

FiiO FW5 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1years

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

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The FiiO FW5 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

FiiO FW5 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

FiiO FW5 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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Category	Features	FiiO FW5	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ipX4	ipX2
	weight	12.8g	12.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✗	✓
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
	sound pressure level	108db/mw	✗
	has a neodymium magnet	✓	✗
POWER	battery life	7hours	11hours
	battery life of charging case	14hours	22hours
	charge time	1.6hours	1hours
	battery power	65mah	85mah
	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	✓	✗
	audio latency	✗	134ms
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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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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