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

Having a value of IPX2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 2 means that they are protected against drops falling when tilted at 15° in 4 fixed positions. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a weight of 11.2g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have sweat resistance Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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. ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds.

How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live'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 requires fewer chargings.

This is given by the vendor, and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's case has a charge of 15 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. It takes 0.6 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery.

It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have Bluetooth version of 5, 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 Live have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support AAC, a codec that is 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 Live will work well with your MacBook.

If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have 6 microphones. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when 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 Buds Live support the find earbuds feature. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support fast charging.

Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. With the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live come with their own special pouch.

Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.