A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live IPX2

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) IPX4

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, 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 (sweat).

Having a value of IPX2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live'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 drops falling when tilted at 15° in 4 fixed positions.

Compared 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, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 11.2g

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10.6g

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a weight of 11.2g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

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

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are resistant to sweat

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as 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 both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 12mm

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

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

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20000Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20000Hz

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 6hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery life is 6 hours, a device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

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 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 Live 15hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's case is said to have a charge of 15 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 0.6hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

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

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 60mAh

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery power is 60mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live v5

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) v5.3

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 10meters

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10meters

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

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

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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 provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 6only

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while 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, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a find earbuds feature.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. This kind is 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 just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

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

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live	Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX2	IPX4
	weight	11.2g	10.6g
	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	12mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	15hours	24hours
	charge time	0.6hours	✗
	battery power	60mAh	✗
	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	✗
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 breakdown of the review per specifications

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

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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