Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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 of liquids 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, JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that
they are completely dust proof
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g
are heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference of 2g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, they are best suited for sports and other physical activities. When applied rightly, they secure the earbuds from falling off. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too are dustproof and water-resistant, thus preventing water and dust from entering the interior of the devices keeping the interior components safe
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and JBL Reflect Aero TWS work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device. JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 3.2mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates 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 Reflect Aero TWS'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 tells how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
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. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's sound pressure level measurement is 99dB/mW.
The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. 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 commonly 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 Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. Each 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case has a full charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2 hours
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work well 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. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. Samsung 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The Samsung 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.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature. 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a control panel on them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
