IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust 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 (water).
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 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Sony LinkBuds S have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Sony LinkBuds S has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
are lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference -1.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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. 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sony LinkBuds S and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. 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 as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 5mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony LinkBuds S generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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. 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 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. Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the Samsung 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 multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours,
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 4 hours
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Samsung 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. Sony LinkBuds S 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 connecting via Bluetooth. Sony LinkBuds S 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work well with your MacBook. 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 Sony LinkBuds 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones.
Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Sony LinkBuds S 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 be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.
Sony LinkBuds S also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony LinkBuds S too have this function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can 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 features are supported on the device. Sony LinkBuds S also have a control panel on them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony LinkBuds S too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Sony LinkBuds S too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
