IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values 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 Buds 2 Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value 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 2 Pro, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
are heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference of 1.5g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, they are best suited for sports and other physical activities. When applied as directed, they secure the earbuds from falling off. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 0.7mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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 makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
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 chargings. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support fast charging.
This kind is 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 thirty minutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a control panel on them. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
