{"id":513,"date":"2022-01-31T08:05:27","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T13:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virlan.co\/tech\/?p=513"},"modified":"2022-06-07T08:38:05","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T12:38:05","slug":"apple-airpods-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-which-one-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virlan.co\/tech\/headphone\/apple-airpods-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-which-one-is-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple AirPods Pro Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro: Which one is better for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year Samsung<\/strong> released the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro<\/strong> and we\u2019re all wondering how it stacks up to big names like the Apple AirPods Pro<\/strong>. Both pairs of true wireless earbuds in question have active noise cancelling and come from well-known product lines: the Galaxy Buds<\/strong> and AirPods<\/strong>. Let\u2019s find out which of these two pairs of earbuds are going to be your next.<\/p>\n

What fits better, the Apple AirPods Pro or Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro?<\/h2>\n

The AirPods Pro and Galaxy Buds Pro designs differ from one another. The AirPods Pro has an angled stem that ensures easy placement and removal as well as a stable fit, the Galaxy Buds Pro is more compact. The Galaxy Buds Pro still provides a stable and comfortable fit thanks to a slight protrusion from the side of the earbud that serves as a mini wing tip. As long as you use the proper silicone ear tip size, you shouldn\u2019t have issues wearing either of these.<\/p>\n

The AirPods Pro has an IPX4 rating, meaning it can withstand sweat with no problems, but the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has an IPX7 rating, so you can fully submerge it in water for up to 30 minutes. Though the Galaxy Buds Pro isn\u2019t a pair of swimming earbuds, per se, because it lacks onboard storage. Bluetooth connectivity doesn\u2019t carry well, or at all really, through water.<\/p>\n

Galaxy Buds 2 versus AirPods vs AirPods Pro – Pairing and Connectivity
Apple employs Bluetooth 5.0 in both AirPods products, benefiting from deep integration with Apple’s ecosystem. It is reasonably quick to pair AirPods with your Apple devices, with no need to use a separate app for management.<\/p>\n

Samsung has instead opted for Bluetooth 5.2, with codec support for AAC, SBC, and Scalable. That last one is Samsung’s proprietary codec that focuses on reducing Wi-Fi interference for a more stable Bluetooth connection, a codec that isn’t usable on iPhones.<\/p>\n

At this time, Samsung does not have a companion app setup for the Galaxy Buds 2 on iOS. There is a Samsung Galaxy Buds app, but it is not currently compatible with the Galaxy Buds 2.<\/p>\n

Samsung says this will still mean you can connect the Galaxy Buds 2 to an iPhone for calls and content and use the touch controls. Still, enhanced features such as equalizer sound controls and other management elements will be somewhat limited.<\/p>\n

This isn’t as much of a problem if you’re using an Android device, but it is a problem when doing so in Apple’s ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Does the AirPods Pro have better software features or the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro?<\/h3>\n

The Apple<\/strong><\/a> AirPods Pro in a man’s left hand (foreground) with an iPhone and the AirPods Pro wireless charging case in the background.
The redesigned AirPods Pro has dedicated nozzles that insert into the ear, making for a more stable fit and improved audio quality.<\/p>\n

The Samsung<\/strong><\/a> Galaxy Buds Pro and Apple AirPods Pro both have touch controls. To toggle media playback, calls, or voice assistant access on the AirPods Pro, you can press or squeeze on the stem of the earbud. Similarly, to control anything on the Galaxy Buds Pro, you administer a series of taps, though the touchpads can be a bit too sensitive at times.<\/p>\n

The AirPods Pro only allows you to control playback volume from Siri, which is limited to iPhone owners. The Galaxy Buds Pro, on the other hand, has the built-in feature of volume control which can be remapped via the Samsung Galaxy Wearable app (Android only). There is no iOS support for the Galaxy Buds Pro. The Galaxy Wearable app can also set noise cancelling settings, turn on ambient sound mode, and switch EQ presets. Samsung isn\u2019t totally all-inclusive, though, as app features like automatic device switching and 360 audio are only available for Samsung users.<\/p>\n

The AirPods Pro actually has predominantly iOS-only features, like firmware updates. This can be super annoying, especially if you\u2019re struggling with connection problems that could be fixed in an update\u2014you can always borrow a friend\u2019s iPhone to update your firmware. Additional features only available for iPhone users are the ear tip fit test, a battery optimization feature that preserves the earbuds\u2019 long term health, auto-pause, spatial audio with head tracking, and \u201cHey, Siri.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thankfully the most important features\u2014ANC and transparency mode\u2014are available to all users. That being said, if you do have an iPhone, you\u2019ll have a wide world of cool software features to play around with.<\/p>\n

AirPods 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro: battery life<\/h4>\n

The Apple AirPods 3 offer a maximum battery life of 30 hours with the charging case, which supports wireless charging and is MagSafe-compatible. If you’re in a hurry, a quick five-minute charge will give you about an hour of playback.<\/p>\n

The onboard battery life is around six hours, which drops to five hours if you have Spatial Audio enabled. As the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have noise cancellation on-board, the battery life will depend on if you\u2019re using it or not.<\/p>\n

Samsung promises five hours of listening on one cycle, after which the charging case can provide an additional 13 hours if you have ANC turned on. If you turn it off the buds will last seven to eight hours, and you can get upwards of 20 hours of battery from the case.<\/p>\n

They also support fast charging and within five minutes on the charger there should be enough battery available for one hour of playback. Fast charging takes place via the USB-C port, but wireless charging is also possible, although it\u2019s a bit slower.<\/p>\n

In terms of battery life, the AirPods 3 are the overall winners, though there\u2019s not much in it and the Galaxy Buds Pro have a longer onboard battery life.<\/p>\n