A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro IPX7

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro IPX4

IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a higher liquid rating than Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 12.6g

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 12.2g

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a weight of 12.2g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g are heavier than the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro with a difference of 0.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have sweat resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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

Has An Earbud Foam

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

An earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1meters

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that you are likely to lose the functionality of your device. Devices that have a higher depth rating are better for swimming.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

ANC uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 11mm

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 11mm

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets , 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20Hz

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20000Hz

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 8hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 7hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery life is 7 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is more than that of Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 21hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's case is said to have a charge of 21 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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro by 1 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 0.52hours

It takes 0.52 hours to fully charge the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro by 0.48 hours

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 61mAh

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro v5

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro v5.2

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 10meters

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 10meters

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro will work fine with your iPhone. 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 6only

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 6only

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have 6 microphones.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro -26dBV/Pa

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too 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 Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a find earbuds feature.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2only

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 2only

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2Years

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro	Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IPX4
	weight	12.6g	12.2g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✗
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
	waterproof depth rating	1meters	✗
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	21hours
	charge time	1hours	0.52hours
	battery power	61mAh	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-26dBV/Pa	✗
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	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	✗
	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

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has An Earbud Foam

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

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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