Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro | Jabra Elite 7 Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IP57 |
weight | 12.6g | 10.8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1hours | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 8only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -26dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
highest mic frequency | ✗ | 8,000Hz | |
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 | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP57, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
Compared to the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
are heavier than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro by of 1.8g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 7 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have sweat resistance
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 5mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and 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 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is 9 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 Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 1 hours
. Every 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Elite 7 Pro's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 4 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro support USB TYPE-C, a 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.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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,
older than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have 8 microphones.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6,
less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
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, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
The Jabra Elite 7 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 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 misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, this 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.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.