A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro IPX7

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's rating for solids indicates 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.

Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 11g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a weight of 12.6g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g weigh less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus with a difference -1.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, wingtips are best suited for sports and other physical activities. When used correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are resistant to sweat

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 1meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that they will be spoilt. Devices that have a higher depth rating are better for diving.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies 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) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 25dB/mW

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's measurement is 25dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 8hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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 2 Pro 18hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's case is said to have a full charge of 22 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 4 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 61mAh

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 85mAh

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery power is 85mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery power is 61mAh. less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 24mAh

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro v5.3

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus will work fine with your MacBook. 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.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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.

Audio Latency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 134ms

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a latency of 134ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 6only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have 6 microphones.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

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, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years

The 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IPX2
	weight	11g	12.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
	waterproof depth rating	1meters	✗
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	25dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	11hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	22hours
	charge time	✗	1hours
	battery power	61mAh	85mAh
	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	✓	✓
	audio latency	✗	134ms
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	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	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

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

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

Audio Latency

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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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