A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro IPX7

Mpow Flame S IPX7

IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating for solids indicates 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Mpow Flame S have a rating of IPX7 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 11g

Mpow Flame S ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Mpow Flame S 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 used correctly, they secure the earbuds from falling off.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have sweat resistance

Mpow Flame S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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 Mpow Flame S also have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 1meters

Mpow Flame S ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that they will be spoilt. Devices that can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Mpow Flame S too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Mpow Flame S work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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 .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10mm

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20000Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 25dB/mW

Mpow Flame S ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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.

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 8hours

Mpow Flame S 12hours

The Samsung 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Mpow Flame S's battery life is more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your device, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 18hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case has a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 61mAh

Mpow Flame S ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery capacity is 61mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Mpow Flame S too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro v5.3

Mpow Flame S v5

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Mpow Flame S has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10meters

Mpow Flame S 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Mpow Flame S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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 provides better results than other codecs at a similar 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 intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Mpow Flame S 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.

Has Ldac

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Has Aptx Low Latency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.

Has Aptx Hd

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 6only

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Mpow Flame S too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The 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 Mpow Flame S support ambient sound mode as well, helpful 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 be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Mpow Flame S support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Mpow Flame S too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Mpow Flame S too 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Mpow Flame S too support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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.

The Mpow Flame S also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Mpow Flame S also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

Mpow Flame S also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro	Mpow Flame S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IPX7
	weight	11g	✗
	has no wires or cables	✓	✗
	wingtips included	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
	waterproof depth rating	1meters	✗
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	25dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	12hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	✗
	battery power	61mAh	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	has aptx low latency	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	✗
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
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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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Low Latency

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

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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