Feraz Ahmad
OnePlus has recently launched its latest truly wireless OnePlus buds pro. So let’s have a quick comparison with the Samsung Galaxy buds pro and see which one sets out to have exceptional features.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Vs OnePlus Buds Pro: Comparison Chart
| Particular | Samsung Galaxy Buds Po | OnePlus Buds Pro |
| Brand | Samsung | OnePlus |
| model | Galaxy Buds Pro | Buds Pro |
| Type | wireless | wireless |
| form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| battery capacity | 252 mAh | 520 mAh |
| battery backup | 5 hours with ANC on 28 hours with charging case | 5 hours with ANC on, 7 hours with ANC off, and 38 hours with charging case |
| Deep bass | yes | yes |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Driver unit | 11mm | 11mm |
| driver type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Active noise cancellation | yes | yes |
| noise reduction | N/A | 40 dB |
| Bluetooth | yes | yes |
| Bluetooth version | v5.0 | v5.2 |
| Bluetooth range | 10 m | 10 m |
| USB | yes | yes |
| microphone | yes | yes |
| water Resistant | IP55 | Yes, sweatproof |
| warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Price | Rs 9,990 | Rs 9,999 |
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Vs OnePlus Buds Pro: Detailed Analysis
Design:
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a similar design and fits as of Galaxy buds+ and Galaxy buds 2. The buds are round and have a sleek design with a glossy finish. They are lightweight and have a very comfortable fit in your ears. The controls are touch-sensitive and are present on the top of earbuds which are easy to use. However, the touch-sensitive controls can be annoying sometimes as you can accidentally register a command if you are just adjusting your earbuds. Three silicone ear tips of different sizes are provided to provide better stability and to create a seal in your ears that will help you from falling while doing physical activities. The buds have a good build quality and come in four different color variants.
The OnePlus earbuds have a similar design as Apple Airpods pro. The stems of each bud have a shiny metallic finish which makes them different from the Airpods pro. They are comfortable and lightweight and they don’t apply too much pressure to your ears. The buds have passable controls which are present on the stems of each earbud. You just need to squeeze the stems to control music, take calls, etc. They also come in three silicone Eartips of different sizes. The carrying case of the OnePlus earbuds pro is made of plastic and has an IPX4 rating. A small light is present on the case which indicates the Charging of the buds. The earbuds come in two color variants; Glossy White and Matte Black.
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Sound :
Both the buds are equipped with 11mm dynamic drivers that deliver boosted sound profile and powerful punchy bass. They support Dolby Atmos and active noise cancellation that block surrounding background sounds.
The Samsung Galaxy buds pro has intelligent active noise cancellation and voice detection that switches from ANC to Ambient sound mode seamlessly when it hears your voice. It has four levels of Ambient sound mode. It has custom-built 2-way speakers with sound by AKG for balanced sound an 11mm woofer for full bass and a 6.5mm tweeter that gives low distortion for treble. It has 3 built-in mics for crystal clear calls.
The OnePlus buds pro has 3 mic ENC call noise reduction. It has smart adaptive noise cancellation that has up to 40dB hybrid noise canceling with automated noise detection and adjustment.
Battery life:
The Samsung Galaxy Buds pro has a rechargeable battery which is said to last for about five hours when the active noise cancellation (ANC) is continuously on. It provides a total playtime of 28 hours and five minutes of Charging can provide up to one hour of playtime. You can use one earbud while the other one is being charged. The performance of the battery depends upon usage.
The OnePlus buds pro comes with a battery that lasts up to five hours when the Active noise cancellation is on and up to seven hours when the active noise cancellation is switched off. The Charging case, provides a playtime of 38 hours. The OnePlus buds pro has a quick wrap Charging feature that gives ten hours of playtime with only ten minutes of Charging.
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Bluetooth Connectivity:
The Samsung Galaxy Buds pro has a decent Bluetooth connectivity with version 5.0 and supports scalable, Samsung’s proprietary codec. You will not be able to pair them with more than one device at a time. NFC pairing is not supported but they have high latency with PCs while it is quite lower with Android and iOS.
The OnePlus buds pro has Bluetooth version 5.2. The buds don’t support NFC and multi-device pairing however it will quickly sync with your OnePlus phone once you open the carrying case. They support Low Latency High Definition codec(LHDC) which allows data to be transferred at a speed of about 900kbs. The latency of this bud is similar to that of Samsung Galaxy buds pro, high with PCs and low with Android and iOS.
Ingress protection:
The Samsung Galaxy buds pro has an IPX7 rating for protection against water immersion, which means the earbud is sweatproof and splashproof.
The OnePlus buds Pro has an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance, which means it will be protected from direct water like rain.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Vs OnePlus Buds Pro: Quick Result
| Particular | Samsung galaxy buds pro | OnePlus buds pro | Which is better? |
| Design | Round sleek design with a glossy finish. Lightweight and comfortable fit with touch-sensitive controls. It comes in four different color variants | They have a similar design as the Apple Airpods pro but the stems of each bud have a shiny metallic finish. It has passable control that is on the stems of each bud. Lightweight and comfortable and comes in two color variants. | OnePlus buds pro |
| Sound and call quality | 11mm of dynamic driver that supports Dolby Atmos and active noise cancellation and delivers boosted sound and punchy bass. It has four levels of Ambient sound mode and consists of 3 microphones for crystal clear sound | 11mm of dynamic driver that supports Dolby Atmos and active noise cancellation and delivers boosted sound and punchy bass. It has 3 mic ENC call noise reduction. It has smart adaptive noise cancellation that has up to 40dB hybrid noise canceling. | OnePlus buds pro |
| battery life | 5 hours with ANC on and 28 hours with a charging case. five minutes of Charging can provide up to one hour of playtime | 5 hours with ANC on, 7 hours with ANC off, and 38 hours with charging case. It has a quick wrap Charging feature that gives ten hours of playtime with only ten minutes of Charging | OnePlus buds pro |
| connectivity | Bluetooth version 5.0. Doesn’t support NFC and multi-device pairing | Bluetooth version 5.2. Doesn’t support NFC and multi-device pairing | OnePlus buds pro |
| Ingress protection rating | IPX7 | IP55 | OnePlus buds pro |
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Vs OnePlus Buds Pro : Final Verdict
Seeing the above features in detail, it is certain that the OnePlus buds pro is better than the Samsung Galaxy buds pro.
The battery life is one of the most important aspects when you are looking to buy a new earbud and with the above information, it is clear that the OnePlus buds pro is better than the Samsung galaxy buds pro.
Hence, the conclusion is that the OnePlus buds pro is better than the Samsung galaxy buds pro in terms of design, sound quality, battery, etc.
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