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Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro | Mpow Flame S |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
weight | 12.6g | ✗ | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✗ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has an earbud foam | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
waterproof depth rating | 1meters | ✗ | |
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 | 8hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | ✗ | |
charge time | 1hours | ✗ | |
battery power | 61mAh | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx low latency | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx hd | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | ✗ |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -26dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
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 | 2Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP 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 represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, Mpow Flame S have a rating of IPX7 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
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a weight of 12.6g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
The Mpow Flame S come with 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have sweat resistance
Mpow Flame S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Mpow Flame S also have stereo speakers
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that you are likely to lose the functionality of your device. Devices that have a higher depth rating are better for swimming.
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
Mpow Flame S too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Mpow Flame S work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is 8 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 have to charge the device less often.
Mpow Flame S's battery life is
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, 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.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery capacity is 61mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Mpow Flame S too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Mpow Flame S has a Bluetooth version of 5,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Mpow Flame S have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support AAC, a codec 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro will work fine with your iPad. 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.
The Mpow Flame S 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.
Mpow Flame S support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.
The Mpow Flame S support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Mpow Flame S support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.
The Mpow Flame S support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have 6 microphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Mpow Flame S too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Mpow Flame S 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 run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Mpow Flame S too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a find earbuds feature.
Mpow Flame S also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Mpow Flame S support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Mpow Flame S also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Mpow Flame S also have a control panel on them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Mpow Flame S too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Mpow Flame S too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.