IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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 value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a rating of IP55 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 has a higher liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Pro 2
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, at 9.8g
are heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by of 0.4g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are resistant to sweat
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the device. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound can get
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery life is 6 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. OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. OnePlus Buds Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 6 hours
It requires 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 4 hours
Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. 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 status of your earbuds and case.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. OnePlus Buds Pro 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.
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 Buds3 will work well with your iPhone. If you intend 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 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 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a find earbuds feature. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature.
Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too support fast charging. This kind is 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 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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have a control panel on them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with a special pouch.
Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
