IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance 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, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than JBL Live Pro 2
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
weigh less than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference -1.4g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
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. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The 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 separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Live Pro 2 and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes 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) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
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. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and JBL Live Pro 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both JBL Live Pro 2, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. 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 makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device. JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 1mm
, many people have a misconception 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure 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. JBL Live Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW. How loud something is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2 hours
. Every 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 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 having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 12 hours
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad. JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Live Pro 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
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. JBL Live Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
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.
JBL Live Pro 2 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 fine 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones.
The JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. 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 them
The JBL Live Pro 2 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, 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 earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them. 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 the earbuds.
The JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Live Pro 2 also have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Live Pro 2 also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Live Pro 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
