Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX7, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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 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 take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
are heavier 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 matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have sweat resistance
The 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. 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 relaxation time. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. 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 produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 can produce a juicier bass than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is
less than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 3.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case has a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, 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 through a single cable. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting 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 used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , 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 result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a noise-canceling type of 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 while wearing the earbuds
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, 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 they are removed from your ears .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support this function.
It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a control panel on them.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
