IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the Samsung 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. Compared 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
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
weigh more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by of 1.5g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, they come in handy for sports and other physical activities.
If 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, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's 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
ANC uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
which means 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, 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 commonly 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 Earbuds 2's battery life is
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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. This is given by the vendor, and the Samsung 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 multiple 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 device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of 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 range, 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. 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 2 Pro will work fine with your MacBook.
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 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. The 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 earbuds to filter out noise. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the find earbuds feature.
Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds 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 reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can easily 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. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
