Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro's rating is read as, the first number 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.
Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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 Buds2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, at 12.5g
weigh more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro with a difference of 1.5g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. If applied correctly, they secure the earbuds from falling off.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are resistant to sweat
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have stereo speakers
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that they will be spoilt. Devices that have a higher depth rating are better for diving.
ANC uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, and Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and 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.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro's measurement is 25dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's battery life is
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro's battery capacity is 61mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro will work fine with your iPhone. 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have 6 microphones.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II microphones are 8,
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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 easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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 can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II also have this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too have a control panel on them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.