Overall Score 7.0 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 4.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | JBL Tune 225TWS |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | ✗ |
weight | 11g | 9.8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✗ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
waterproof depth rating | 1meters | ✗ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 25dB/mW | 105dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 18hours | 20hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 2hours | |
battery power | 61mAh | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
The JBL Tune 225TWS have a weight of 9.8g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g
are heavier than the JBL Tune 225TWS with a difference of 1.2g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Tune 225TWS are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
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, 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 diving.
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
JBL Tune 225TWS sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and JBL Tune 225TWS have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The JBL Tune 225TWS driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 2mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
JBL Tune 225TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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 tells how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The 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 requires fewer chargings.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is
more than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and JBL Tune 225TWS's case has a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 Tune 225TWS by 2 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune 225TWS's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery capacity is 61mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
The JBL Tune 225TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The JBL Tune 225TWS have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
JBL Tune 225TWS have Bluetooth version of 5, 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 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of JBL Tune 225TWS
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Tune 225TWS have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Tune 225TWS
JBL Tune 225TWS support AAC, a codec that is 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune 225TWS will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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 background sounds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel 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 they are removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
The JBL Tune 225TWS support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support fast charging. It's very 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 thirty minutes.
JBL Tune 225TWS have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the JBL Tune 225TWS, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a control panel on them.
JBL Tune 225TWS have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The JBL Tune 225TWS come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.