A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro IPX7

Mpow Flame S IPX7

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

In comparison 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

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 12.6g

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a weight of 12.6g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking 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 major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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.

Both Mpow Flame S and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1meters

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 which results 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 earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Mpow Flame S too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both Mpow Flame S, and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 11mm

Mpow Flame S ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20000Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 8hours

Mpow Flame S 12hours

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's case is said to have a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 61mAh

Mpow Flame S ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery capacity is 61mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Mpow Flame S too have a battery level indicator, these enable 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 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro v5

Mpow Flame S v5

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 10meters

Mpow Flame S 10meters

The 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

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support AAC, a codec that is 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 Pro will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , 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.

Has Ldac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

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).

Has Aptx Low Latency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

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.

Has Aptx Hd

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 6only

Mpow Flame S ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Mpow Flame S too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S 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 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

Mpow Flame S support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2only

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S too have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2Years

Mpow Flame S ✗

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 following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The Mpow Flame S also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Mpow Flame S also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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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

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 Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Low Latency

Has Aptx Hd

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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