Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating for solids indicates 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Bose QuietComfort 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 2 has a lower liquid rating than Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Bose QuietComfort 2, at 12.5g
are heavier than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by of 1.5g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Bose QuietComfort 2 too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, they come in handy for sports and other physical activities. If used as directed, they prevent the earbuds from falling off. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat
Bose QuietComfort 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Bose QuietComfort 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The 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 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Bose QuietComfort 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound produced by the device. Bose QuietComfort 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 0.7mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Bose QuietComfort 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Bose QuietComfort 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, 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 Galaxy Buds 2 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Bose QuietComfort 2's battery life is
less than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not 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 the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Bose QuietComfort 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
The Galaxy Buds 2 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 device and case. Bose QuietComfort 2 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.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Bose QuietComfort 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bose QuietComfort 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Bose QuietComfort 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Bose QuietComfort 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. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones. The Bose QuietComfort 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Bose QuietComfort 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful 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 hear traffic. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
The Bose QuietComfort 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bose QuietComfort 2 also support the mute function.
It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a control panel on them.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Bose QuietComfort 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
