Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Raycon Fitness Earbuds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Raycon Fitness Earbuds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
weight | 11g | 141.75g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
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 | 10mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 25dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 18hours | 44hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.3 | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | ✗ | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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 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,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g are lighter than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds with a difference -130.75g For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Raycon Fitness Earbuds's speakers deliver sound from separate 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 Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds make sound with a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Raycon Fitness Earbuds generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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 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 2 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 not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a full charge of 44 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 26 hours It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Raycon Fitness Earbuds use 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 electronics. 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 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6, more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 still want to be able to hear traffic. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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 following instruction manuals. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.