A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro IPX7

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the Powerbeats Pro, 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, Powerbeats Pro has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 11g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

The Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g are lighter than the Powerbeats Pro by -9.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Powerbeats Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each 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 combat vigorous movement, wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. When applied correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro 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 keeping the interior components safe

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 2 Pro also have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 1meters

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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 can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

ANC utilises 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. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

Powerbeats Pro have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Powerbeats Pro by 2mm , as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Powerbeats Pro produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 25dB/mW

Powerbeats Pro ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure 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.

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 8hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

The Powerbeats Pro's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is 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 2 Pro's battery life is less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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 2 Pro 18hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Powerbeats Pro's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 6 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It requires 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 61mAh

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery power is 61mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro v5.3

Powerbeats Pro v5

The Powerbeats Pro 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 Powerbeats Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

The Powerbeats Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Powerbeats Pro

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro 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 the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Powerbeats Pro will work well with your iPad. If you intend 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 6only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

Powerbeats Pro have 2 microphones.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

With the Powerbeats Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IPX4
	weight	11g	20.3g
	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	10Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	25dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	24hours
	charge time	✗	0.7hours
	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	2only
MICROPHONE	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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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

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

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

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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