OnePlus Buds Pro 2
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
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Category | Features | OnePlus Buds Pro 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP55 | IPX2 |
weight | 9.8g | 11.2g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 10Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 97dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 15hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 0.6hours | |
battery power | 60mAh | 60mAh | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
audio latency | 54ms | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP55, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.
In comparison to the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a rating of IPX2 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a lower liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Pro 2
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, at 11.2g
weigh more than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by of 1.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have sweat resistance
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that OnePlus Buds Pro 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1mm
, many people have a misconception 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 indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 make sound with a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, OnePlus Buds Pro 2's measurement is 97dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery life is
less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing 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 manufacturer, and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's case is said to have a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours,
less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 15 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live takes 0.6 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 0.4 hours
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery capacity is 60mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery power is 60mAh.
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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.
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a latency of 54ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones.
While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live microphones are 6,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size 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.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too support fast charging. It's very 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 30 minutes.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also have a control panel on them.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.