Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Vs. Jabra Elite 7 Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro IPX7

Jabra Elite 7 Pro IP57

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX7, the Samsung 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 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, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 11g

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10.8g

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g weigh less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by -0.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

True wireless devices 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 cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have sweat resistance

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Jabra Elite 7 Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10mm

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 6mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 4mm , 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20,000Hz

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 25dB/mW

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

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.

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 8hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 9hours

Samsung 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.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 18hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Samsung 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.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 6 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro v5.3

Jabra Elite 7 Pro v5.2

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10meters

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Samsung 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work fine with your iPad. 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 6only

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8only

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones.

While the Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Highest Mic Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8,000Hz

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

With the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro	Jabra Elite 7 Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IP57
	weight	11g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	25dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	24hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	8only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	✗	8,000Hz
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Vs. Jabra Elite 7 Pro Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Highest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included