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Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | JBL Endurance Peak |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
weight | 11g | 30g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 | 10mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 16Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 22000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 25dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 4hours |
battery life of charging case | 18hours | 24hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 2hours | |
battery power | 61mAh | 75mAh | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v4.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 1only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
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 | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX7, the JBL Endurance Peak'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 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 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,
they both have the same rating against liquids
JBL Endurance Peak have a weight of 30g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g
are lighter than the JBL Endurance Peak with a difference -19g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
The JBL Endurance Peak come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually 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 match vigorous movement, they are best suited for sports and other physical activities. When used as directed, they secure the earbuds from falling off.
JBL Endurance Peak have sweat resistance
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The JBL Endurance Peak are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too are dustproof and water-resistant, which means that they can prevent water and dust from entering the interior of the devices and damaging the interior components
The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL Endurance Peak have an earbud foam for some people 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have stereo speakers
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that you are likely to lose the functionality of your device. Devices that have a higher depth rating are better for swimming.
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Endurance Peak have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The JBL Endurance Peak and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
JBL Endurance Peak have a unit size of 10mm 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, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets
, many people have a misconception 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
JBL Endurance Peak's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
JBL Endurance Peak can produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
JBL Endurance Peak's highest frequency is at 22000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
JBL Endurance Peak can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's measurement is 25dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The JBL Endurance Peak's battery life is 4 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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 2 Pro's battery life is
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 4 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Endurance Peak's case is said to have a full charge of 24 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 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 6 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
JBL Endurance Peak's battery power is 75mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery power is 61mAh.
less than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 14mAh
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
JBL Endurance Peak have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use USB TYPE-C, a 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 movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of JBL Endurance Peak
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Endurance Peak have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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 JBL Endurance Peak have 1 microphones.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 5
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Endurance Peak, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them.
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.
The JBL Endurance Peak support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
JBL Endurance Peak come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.