Overall Score 6.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus | JBL Endurance Peak |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX2 | IPX7 |
weight | 12.6g | 30g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✗ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | ✗ | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 16Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 22000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 11hours | 4hours |
battery life of charging case | 22hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
battery power | 85mAh | 75mAh | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v4.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
audio latency | 134ms | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 1only |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX7, the JBL Endurance Peak's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
Compared to the JBL Endurance Peak, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a lower liquid rating than JBL Endurance Peak
The JBL Endurance Peak have a weight of 30g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g
weigh less than the JBL Endurance Peak by -17.4g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
The JBL Endurance Peak come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. When used correctly, they secure the earbuds from falling off.
JBL Endurance Peak are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Endurance Peak are both dustproof and water-resistant.
The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL Endurance Peak have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
JBL Endurance Peak have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Endurance Peak'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 Plus also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Endurance Peak have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
The JBL Endurance Peak driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device.
The JBL Endurance Peak's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
JBL Endurance Peak can make sound with a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
JBL Endurance Peak's highest frequency is at 22000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that
JBL Endurance Peak can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
The JBL Endurance Peak's battery life is 4 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 7 hours
. Each 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 have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Endurance Peak's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours,
less than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 2 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 1 hours
JBL Endurance Peak's battery power is 75mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery power is 85mAh.
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 10mAh
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
JBL Endurance Peak have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
The JBL Endurance Peak have Bluetooth version of 4.2, 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 Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5,
newer than that of JBL Endurance Peak
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JBL Endurance Peak have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support AAC, a codec that is 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus will work well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a latency of 134ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
The JBL Endurance Peak have 1 microphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 5
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support the find earbuds feature.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
With the JBL Endurance Peak, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a control panel on them.
The JBL Endurance Peak have a warranty period of 1 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 a malfunction occurs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1Years,
equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak
.
The JBL Endurance Peak have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
JBL Endurance Peak come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.