Overall Score 7.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 4.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro | JBL Tune 225TWS |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | ✗ |
weight | 12.6g | 9.8g | |
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 | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 105dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
battery power | 61mAh | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
mic sensitivity | -26dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
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 rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's rating for solids indicates 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.
JBL Tune 225TWS have a weight of 9.8g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
weigh more than the JBL Tune 225TWS by of 2.8g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune 225TWS are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have sweat resistance
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
An earbud foam is made 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.
JBL Tune 225TWS have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Tune 225TWS's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and JBL Tune 225TWS have stereo speakers
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that they will be spoilt. Devices that have a higher depth rating are better for diving.
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
JBL Tune 225TWS sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and JBL Tune 225TWS have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
JBL Tune 225TWS driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 1mm
, 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 Tune 225TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates 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 can make sound with equal bass
JBL Tune 225TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Tune 225TWS's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
JBL Tune 225TWS's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is
more than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely 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 manufacturer, and JBL Tune 225TWS's case is said to have a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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,
equal to that of the JBL Tune 225TWS
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune 225TWS's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 1 hours
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery capacity is 61mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
The JBL Tune 225TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The JBL Tune 225TWS use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
JBL Tune 225TWS have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
equal to that of the JBL Tune 225TWS
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Tune 225TWS have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Tune 225TWS
JBL Tune 225TWS support AAC, a codec 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 JBL Tune 225TWS will work well with your MacBook. 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.
JBL Tune 225TWS have 4 microphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
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 earbud microphone can pick up.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a find earbuds feature.
The JBL Tune 225TWS support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Tune 225TWS have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The JBL Tune 225TWS, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them.
The 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
JBL Tune 225TWS have 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 support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The JBL Tune 225TWS come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.