Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Jabra Elite 7 Pro |
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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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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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 the second number 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 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
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g are lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference -0.2g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc The 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Jabra Elite 7 Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the device. 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
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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, 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 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 . 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 no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case has a charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging 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 The 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, always look out for the charging standard of a device. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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 close proximity, 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 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 the same bit rate.
Being 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 intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones. 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 earbuds to filter out noise. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. Samsung 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 Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Jabra Elite 7 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally 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. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.