Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX7, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes 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. In comparison 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 because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Bose QuietComfort 2, at 12.5g
weigh more than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference of 1.5g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each 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 match vigorous movement, wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities.
If used correctly, 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 ideal 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, 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 Bose QuietComfort 2 and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, 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 taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a unit size of 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, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 0.7mm
, as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. 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 tells how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any 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
SPL, 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Bose QuietComfort 2's battery life is
less than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2 hours
. Each 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 device, 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 device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bose QuietComfort 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
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 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. 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 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work fine 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 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. 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 device to filter out background sounds.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
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 would still want to be able to hear traffic. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Bose QuietComfort 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
Bose QuietComfort 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Bose QuietComfort 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, 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 feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a control panel on them.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
