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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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Google Pixel Buds Pro's rating is read as, the first number 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 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
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g are heavier than the Google Pixel Buds Pro by of 0.2g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds together. Google Pixel Buds Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have sweat resistance Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Google Pixel Buds Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent 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 Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes.
Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. Google Pixel Buds Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble The sound pressure level, 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 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 less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Google Pixel Buds Pro's case has a full charge of 20 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge 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 requires 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 when they have been in storage for long periods.
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 put down on a supported charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts 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, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
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 use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
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. 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 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. 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones. 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 earbuds to filter out noise. The Google Pixel Buds Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while 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 your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have the find earbuds feature.
Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging. This kind is 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 just thirty minutes.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can 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 without missing notifications coming from another device.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Google Pixel Buds Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them. Google Pixel Buds Pro support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. Google Pixel Buds Pro come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.