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Beats Powerbeats Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds+

74 of 157 fields differ

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  • 50 different values
  • 24 known for one only
  • 15 the same
  • 68 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.

  1. Quick chargeA: 1.5hB: 1hBeats is 0.5 h higher.
  2. Battery lifeA: 9hB: 11hSamsung is 2 h higher.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 80 g

Weight per bud (measured)
A11.1g
B6.3g
Weight per bud
A11g
B6.3g
Case weight
A80g
B39.6g

All 166 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

ABeats Powerbeats Pro
BSamsung Galaxy Buds+

General

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Predecessor
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Launch price (EU)
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Design

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RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound

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Driver size
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Drivers per bud
1
2
Diaphragm material
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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Custom EQ bands
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio

1 of 2 differ
Spatial audio
Not available
Head tracking
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Noise cancelling

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ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
Longest tested use per charge
10.87h
12.17h
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
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Microphones and calls

5 of 7 differ
Voice microphones in both earbuds
Bone conduction voice sensor
Not available
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Call audio bandwidth
Not available
Not available
Mic mute control
Not available

Connectivity

9 of 18 differ
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Paired devices remembered
Not available
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Automatic switching between own devices
Receiver connector
Not available
Not available
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency

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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Features that need a specific device
ABeats Powerbeats Pro
FeatureNeeds
Original Apple one-tap setup and account pairingOriginal release requires iCloud and macOS 10.14.4, iOS 12.2 or watchOS 5.2 or later. Account pairing is distinct from automatic audio routing and simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.
SiriCompatible Apple device, internet connection and supported language/region. Hey Siri voice activation or hold the multifunction button.
Audio SharingApple December 2020 release explicitly supports two Powerbeats Pro pairs receiving one Apple TV 4K stream through Control Center. This is a later host software feature.
Dolby Atmos musicApple Music on a compatible updated iPhone, supported Atmos tracks and Dolby Atmos enabled. Static music rendering is not proof of dynamic head tracking.
Automatic switching between Apple devicesLater 2020 host software. Same iCloud account and compatible Apple devices using iOS 14, iPadOS 14, macOS Big Sur or corresponding latest host software. Automatic source switching is distinct from simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.
Beats Android app and firmware updatesCurrent Beats app supports the original Powerbeats Pro. Bluetooth permission is required for pairing and firmware updates. Location permission is optional and enables finding at the last connection or disconnection location.
Last location in the Beats Android appLocation access must be enabled to record the last connection or disconnection location. This is phone/app location history, not a crowdsourced finding network or UWB precision finding.
Headphone AccommodationsCompatible iPhone or iPad using iOS or iPadOS 14 or later. Host accessibility settings amplify soft sounds and tune audio for calls or media. This is not a clinical hearing-aid claim or an onboard hearing test.
Source2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 2026Footnotes 3 and 4 specify original iCloud/OS conditions and supported Siri languages/regions with internet access. Original account pairing is not automatically relabelled automatic device switching.7Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-beats-powerbeats-pro-review-23562Read 5 October 202611Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/12/apple-introduces-airpods-max-the-magic-of-airpods-in-a-stunning-over-ear-designRead 5 October 202617Maker product pageplay.google.com/store/apps/detailsRead 7 October 2026Additional appended Android app/update and last-location rows follow current maker app permission descriptions. Existing original Apple setup, Siri and Audio Sharing requirements retained.18Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2348/User-Manual/Essential-guide-4979070.pdfRead 7 October 2026Added automatic Apple source-switching row is a post-launch 2020 software feature. Original primary manual requires same iCloud account and latest iOS/iPadOS/watchOS/macOS, in Big Sur context. Contemporary iMore / Android Authority confirm original Powerbeats Pro iOS 14 / iPadOS 14 support. No simultaneous-source multipoint claim.24Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102663Read 7 October 2026Added Headphone Accommodations row follows explicit original-model compatibility and host OS requirements. Current Customize Audio uses preference samples. No unsupported hearing-test, audiogram-import, Adaptive EQ, Transparency or AirPods Custom EQ capability inherited.26Reviewandroidauthority.com/apple-beats-powerbeats-pro-review-988805Read 7 October 2026Added automatic-switching row names the later 2020 host software and same-account requirement. Exact iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 minimums are explicitly stated here. Original Apple manual supplies Big Sur context.
BSamsung Galaxy Buds+
FeatureNeeds
Original companion appsOriginal mobile requirement is Android 5.0 or later with at least 1.5 GB RAM, or iPhone 7 or later with iOS 10 or later. Galaxy Buds Manager firmware updates support Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10, or macOS 10.8 or later. Current mobile app requirements can differ.
Bixby touch activationCompatible Bixby phone and voice-command hold assignment. Assigning volume to hold uses both sides and prevents Bixby hold activation.
Ambient soundAdjust in Galaxy Wearable. Extra-high amplification is enabled in Labs. It can cause feedback with poor fitting ear tips.
Hear own voice during callsEnable Use Ambient sound during calls in Galaxy Wearable Advanced settings.
Gaming modeCompatible Samsung Android phone with Galaxy Wearable Labs. Not an iOS feature.
Auto SwitchLater earbud firmware and compatible Galaxy devices with One UI 3.1 or later, signed into the same Samsung Account. The original 2020 account pairing feature alone was not automatic audio routing.
Buds Together and Music ShareCompatible Galaxy host and software. Current maker host eligibility explicitly includes Buds+. Sharing one stream with another earbud pair is separate from concurrent connections to multiple audio sources.
Microsoft Swift PairWindows 10 version 1803 or later and compatible earbud software. Samsung Easy Pair on phones is a separate pairing route.
SmartThings FindRegistered Samsung account and compatible updated Galaxy apps on Android 8 or later. Buds+ must be charged and out of the case to emit the BLE finding signal. Saved last location can remain available when disconnected. The case is not asserted to broadcast.
Wind noise reductionFirmware processing described in R175XXU0ATD3 and R175XXU0ATE3 updates. Applies to calls or Ambient Sound operation, not adaptive ANC or a selectable wind mode.
Source6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 6 still advertises Multi-Point, contradicting actual testing and current maker no-simultaneous-device support. Page 3 describes pairing memory. The old multipoint claim is not retained. Its PSAS description explicitly does not substitute for a medical hearing aid. Its separate 10-minute/3-hour quick charge claim requires under 30 percent battery and cable plus case. That starting-level note is not silently assigned to the different three-minute claim.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p36 switching describes selecting an already paired device. It does not independently prove concurrent source connections. Original Find My Earbuds on p37 is a nearby beep, not proof of a crowd finding network.13Press releaseapi.samsungmobilepress.com/press-releases/samsung-one-ui-3-1-update-brings-select-powerful-features-from-the-galaxy-s21-to-the-galaxy-s20-galaxy-note20-and-galaxy-z-seriesRead 5 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10002627Read 5 October 202615Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a23-5g-awesome-blue-128gb-sm-a236-sm-a236blbveueRead 5 October 202622Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-software-updatesRead 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.24Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-launches-smartthings-find-globally-a-new-way-to-quickly-and-easily-locate-your-galaxy-devicesRead 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.30Maker product pager1.community.samsung.com/t5/%EC%9B%A8%EC%96%B4%EB%9F%AC%EB%B8%94-%EC%9B%8C%EC%B9%98-%EB%B2%84%EC%A6%88-%EA%B8%B0%ED%83%80/%EA%B0%A4%EB%9F%AD%EC%8B%9C-%EB%B2%84%EC%A6%88-%ED%94%8C%EB%9F%AC%EC%8A%A4-galaxy-buds-%EC%9D%B4%EC%96%B4%EB%B2%84%EB%93%9C-%EC%86%8C%ED%94%84%ED%8A%B8%EC%9B%A8%EC%96%B4-%EC%97%85%EB%8D%B0%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8-%EC%86%8C%EC%8B%9D-%EC%9E%85%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4/td-p/5238731Read 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.31Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Buds-new-software-update-fixes-major-call-issue-red-versions-launch-in-a-new-market.461701.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.
Official licence
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Battery and charging

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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
Longest claimed use per charge
9h
11h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
9h
11h
Total with case (claimed)
24h
22h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
Not available
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Talk time (claimed)
Not available
7.5h
Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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Charging case

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User-replaceable case battery
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Case full charge time
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls

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Sensors and health

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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Fit and durability

3 of 7 differ
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software

3 of 6 differ
Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight

4 of 4 differ
Case dimensions

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
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Other certifications
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In the box

2 of 2 differ
Cables included

Warranty

0 of 1 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)

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