Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IP57 |
weight | 11g | 9.4g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 25dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 18hours | 24hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | ✗ |
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 | |
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 a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
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 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 Buds3, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g weigh more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by of 1.6g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have sweat resistance Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds3's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 1mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble 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 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 2 hours . Each 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 no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 6 hours It requires 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with 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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 will work fine with your MacBook.
If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears . Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support the find earbuds feature.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to find them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only 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. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with a special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.