A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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 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 Plus, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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 Plus has a lower liquid rating than Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 12.2g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a weight of 12.6g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, at 12.2g are lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by -0.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are resistant to sweat

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

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

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 11mm

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20000Hz

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 7hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is 11 hours, 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.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery life is less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 4 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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 21hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and 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.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 1 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 0.52hours

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro takes 0.52 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 0.48 hours

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 85mAh

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro v5.2

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.

Xiaomi FlipBuds 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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 10meters

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

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

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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 well with your MacBook. 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Audio Latency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 134ms

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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 Plus 6only

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 6only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have 6 microphones.

While the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

The Xiaomi FlipBuds 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 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 2only

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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 Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus	Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX2	IPX4
	weight	12.6g	12.2g
	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	✗	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
POWER	battery life	11hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	22hours	21hours
	charge time	1hours	0.52hours
	battery power	85mAh	✗
	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	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	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	✓	✓
	multipoint count	✗	2only
	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

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

Has Aptx Adaptive

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

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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