Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro | Raycon Fitness Earbuds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
weight | 12.6g | 141.75g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 44hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.3 | |
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 | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds'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.
In comparison to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, Samsung Galaxy Buds 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,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
are lighter than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds by -129.15g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Raycon Fitness Earbuds are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too are dustproof and water-resistant, thus preventing water and dust from entering the interior of the devices and damaging the interior components
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes 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 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 3mm
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 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 requires fewer chargings.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a charge of 44 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 24 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds'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,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The magnitude 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.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a find earbuds feature.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a control panel on them.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a warranty period of 1 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.
If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2Years,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 1 Years
.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.