Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Vs. Jabra Elite 7 Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

Jabra Elite 7 Pro IP57

Ingress protection 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 represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus'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 Plus, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10.8g

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a weight of 12.6g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g weigh less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by -1.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have sweat resistance

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation 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 noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 6mm

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20Hz

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 9hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is 11 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 have to charge the device less often.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's case has a charge of 22 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 2 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

Jabra Elite 7 Pro v5.2

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10meters

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus will work well with your iPad. If you intend 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8only

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have 6 microphones.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

Highest Mic Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8,000Hz

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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 hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have 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 Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a find earbuds feature.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus	Jabra Elite 7 Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX2	IP57
	weight	12.6g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✗	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	✗	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	11hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	22hours	24hours
	charge time	1hours	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	8only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✗	✓
	highest mic frequency	✗	8,000Hz
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	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Vs. Jabra Elite 7 Pro Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

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

Highest Mic Frequency

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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included