Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
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 the second value 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 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
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a weight of 11.2g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g
weigh more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by of 1.4g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have sweat resistance
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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 Plus also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "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 need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live driver unit is 12mm 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, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
The 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely 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 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 several times before having to recharge the case itself. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours,
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 7 hours
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. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 0.4 hours
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live will work well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have 6 microphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 noise. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a find earbuds feature. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a control panel on them. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live come with their own special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
