IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, 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 resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring 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 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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,
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Jabra Evolve2 Buds
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g
are lighter than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference -0.2g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have sweat resistance
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Jabra Evolve2 Buds, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device. Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 4mm
, as many tend to believe 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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. 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is
more than that of 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 time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the 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 multiple times before recharging the case itself. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
more than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 3 hours
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 shows you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. 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 Evolve2 Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
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. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a maximum range of 20meters,
longer than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 10meters
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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work well with your MacBook.
If you intend 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 background sounds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful 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 be able to hear traffic.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Jabra Evolve2 Buds support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. Also the Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. This kind is 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 30 minutes. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too 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 a problem with the connection. Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
