A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

JLab Go Air IP44

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating is read as, the first number of 4 denotes that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the JLab Go Air, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a lower liquid rating than JLab Go Air

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

JLab Go Air 10g

The JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g are heavier than the JLab Go Air by of 2.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 Plus also have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, and JLab Go Air have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JLab Go Air 8mm

JLab Go Air have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

JLab Go Air 20Hz

The JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces 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 both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20000Hz

JLab Go Air 20000Hz

JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JLab Go Air 103dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air have neodymium magnets, when used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

JLab Go Air 5hours

The JLab Go Air's battery life is 5 hours, a device's battery life is commonly 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 Plus's battery life is more than that of JLab Go Air by 6 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

JLab Go Air 15hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JLab Go Air's case is said to have a full charge of 15 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours, more than that of JLab Go Air by 7 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

JLab Go Air 1.5hours

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Go Air by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 85mAh

JLab Go Air 43mAh

JLab Go Air's battery capacity is 43mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery power is 85mAh. more than that of JLab Go Air by 42mAh

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

JLab Go Air v5

JLab Go Air 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 Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the JLab Go Air . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

JLab Go Air 10meters

JLab Go Air have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Go Air

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support AAC, a codec 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 Plus will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Audio Latency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 134ms

JLab Go Air ✗

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.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

JLab Go Air 2only

The JLab Go Air have 2 microphones.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6, more than that of JLab Go Air by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Mic Sensitivity

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JLab Go Air -38dBV/Pa

JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

With the JLab Go Air, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years

JLab Go Air 2Years

The JLab Go Air 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.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of JLab Go Air by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Mic Sensitivity

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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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