Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means 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 value of X denotes 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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,
Google Pixel Buds Pro has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g
weigh less than the Google Pixel Buds Pro with a difference -1.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must 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 distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds .
The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, they come in handy for sports and other physical activities.
If applied as directed, they secure the earbuds from falling off. Google Pixel Buds Pro are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as 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 2 Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Google Pixel Buds Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. The Google Pixel Buds Pro stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and Google Pixel Buds Pro have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. 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 basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 1mm
, as many tend to believe 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 can generate 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 component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW. How loud a device is can be considered differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The 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 2 Pro's battery life is
less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and Google Pixel Buds Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 2 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have 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 enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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 provides 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 well with your iPhone. 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 2 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. The 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, providing high-resolution audio. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
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 the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 2 Pro 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 be found in your bag, Google Pixel Buds Pro have a find earbuds feature. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.
Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
It's very 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 just 30 minutes. Google Pixel Buds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect 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. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you can 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 earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Google Pixel Buds Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
