IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX7, the 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. Compared to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a rating of IP54 meaning that
ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety
and that of liquids is that,
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a lower liquid rating than Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
weigh more than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference of 39g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have sweat resistance
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. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The 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 makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 0.8mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate 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 component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 make sound with a juicier bass than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices 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.
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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is
less than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 3.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case has a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7'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 simply place down on a compatible charging pad. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The 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. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 hear traffic. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 be found in your bag, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a control panel on them.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
