Google Pixel Buds Pro
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
weight | 12.4g | 12.6g | |
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 | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 75dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 11hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1hours | |
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 ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
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 rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Google Pixel Buds Pro'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. In comparison to the Google Pixel Buds Pro, 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g are heavier than the Google Pixel Buds Pro by of 0.2g True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit. Google Pixel Buds Pro have sweat resistance Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Google Pixel Buds Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have stereo speakers ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Google Pixel Buds Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time. Google Pixel Buds Pro sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making both devices similar in how loud their sound can get , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. The Google Pixel Buds Pro'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 while at it. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Google Pixel Buds Pro's measurement is 75dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is 11 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 3 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Google Pixel Buds Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery.
It is highly adivsable 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, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Google Pixel Buds Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro Google Pixel Buds Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Google Pixel Buds Pro will work well with your iPad. 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. Google Pixel Buds Pro support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz.
It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones. While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Google Pixel Buds Pro support 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.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Google Pixel Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to locate them.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Google Pixel Buds Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them. Google Pixel Buds Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Google Pixel Buds Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.