Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. 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 protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX7, the 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 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
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
are lighter than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference -1.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JBL Live Pro 2 and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and JBL Live Pro 2 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. 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 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 measures if and how well an audio component generates 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 indicates how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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. JBL Live Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW.
How loud a device is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. 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 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
. 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. The 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 case.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Pro 2 too support 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 transfers 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.
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.
Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones. While the JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel 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 jog but would still want to hear traffic.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when 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 saving battery life. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. JBL Live Pro 2 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 is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have 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 are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Live Pro 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Live Pro 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
