Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP57 |
weight | 12.5g | 9.4g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 9.3mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 18hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.4 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 8only | ✗ |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP57, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, 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 Buds3, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g weigh more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by of 3.1g For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have sweat resistance Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 1.7mm
, 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 imply that they produce better quality sound. Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 6 hours It takes 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 3 hours The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 Buds3 will work well with your iPad.
If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 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, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 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 be found in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a find earbuds feature. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too 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 is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a control panel on them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.