Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) IPX4

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live IPX2

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 2 means that they are protected against drops falling when tilted at 15° in 4 fixed positions.

In comparison to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a lower liquid rating than Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)

Weight

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10.6g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 11.2g

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a weight of 11.2g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live with a difference -0.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have sweat resistance

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 11mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 12mm

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 1mm , 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20Hz

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, 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 while at it.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 6hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 24hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 15hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's case has a charge of 15 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 9 hours

Charge Time

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 1hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 0.6hours

It requires 0.6 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 0.4 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

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

Bluetooth Version

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) v5.3

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live v5

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Has Aac

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support AAC, a codec that is 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 Live 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 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 6only

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have 6 microphones.

While the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

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

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support the find earbuds feature.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 2only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX2
	weight	10.6g	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	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	15hours
	charge time	1hours	0.6hours
	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	6only
MICROPHONE	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	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

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

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included