Overall Score 7.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.0 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro | Jabra Evolve2 Buds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IP54 |
weight | 12.6g | 10.8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has an earbud foam | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
waterproof depth rating | 1meters | ✗ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 21hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
battery power | 61mAh | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 20meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -26dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
highest mic frequency | ✗ | 8000Hz | |
lowest mic frequency | ✗ | 80Hz | |
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 | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP54, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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 the second number 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds, 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,
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a higher liquid rating than Jabra Evolve2 Buds
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
weigh more than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds with a difference of 1.8g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Jabra Evolve2 Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Jabra Evolve2 Buds have stereo speakers
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that they will be spoilt. Devices that can withstand more water pressure are better for diving.
ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes 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 them have a larger driver unit than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 5mm
, a common assumption 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds'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 while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly 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 Evolve2 Buds by 2 hours
. Each 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 have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 21 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables 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,
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 1 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 1 hours
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery capacity is 61mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds, 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, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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 Evolve2 Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a 20meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 10meters
Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds will work well with your iPad. 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.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have 6 microphones.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, low frequencies are better for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The 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 lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Jabra Evolve2 Buds support the find earbuds feature.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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.
If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2Years,
equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.