[문화뉴스 유수빈 기자] It is no exaggeration to say that Bluetooth earphones are now a necessity for modern people. Accordingly, many brands are releasing various Bluetooth earphones. In particular, Apple and Samsung are also releasing various lineup of Bluetooth earphones along with smartphones. If you’re not sure which earphone to choose, let’s take a look at the features of Bluetooth earphones released by Apple and Samsung.
■ Apple
Airpods 2nd Generation
The second generation of AirPods can quickly connect to the user’s device via Bluetooth using Apple’s own H1 chip. Compared to the previously released 1, the speed is nearly twice as fast.
With the audio sharing feature, you can listen to songs, podcasts, and other audio streams simultaneously with others and each AirPod.
The second generation of AirPods allows 5 hours of listening to music and 3 hours of talking on a single charge. When using the charging case, you can use it for at least 24 hours, and you can enjoy music for up to 3 hours with only 15 minutes charging.
It consists of a body including a charging case and a lightning cable. The price is 249,000 won for the wireless charging model and 199,000 won for the wired charging model.
AirPods Pro AirPods Pro
Compared to AirPods, AirPods Pro is an in-ear type Bluetooth earphone with added noise canceling function. Three different sizes of silicone eartips are provided. It has a waterproof function that can protect sweat, moisture, and pressure. It automatically tunes the frequency of the music according to the shape of the user’s ear and provides a’customized EH’ function that fits the situation.
The AirPods Pro is equipped with an Apple-produced H1 chip, and you can listen to music for up to 4 hours and 30 minutes and talk for up to 3 hours and 30 minutes. If you use the wireless case, you can play music for more than 24 hours and talk for 18 hours.
The AirPods Pro includes the body, eartips, and C-type lightning cable and costs 329,000 won.
AirPods Max
In December, Apple’s new Bluetooth earphone AirPods Max was released. It is equipped with a 40mm dynamic driver designed by Apple and an H1 chip, providing excellent noise canceling function, accurate and rich bass, and clear treble. In addition, through adaptive EQ technology, the frequency is adjusted according to the music the user is listening to, providing a vivid sound without distortion.
The AirPods Max can last up to 20 hours when fully charged. Even if it is charged for 5 minutes, it can be used for 1.5 hours.
When the product is stored in the smart case provided with the AirPods Max, it automatically switches to ultra power saving mode to preserve the remaining battery capacity of the headset.
The product consists of a headset, a smart case, and a type C lightning cable, and comes in 5 colors and a price of 719,000 won.
■ Samsung
Galaxy Buds+
The Galaxy Buds+ is a kernel-type Bluetooth earphone that provides rich and powerful bass, clear and clear highs with a 2-way speaker and enhanced driver. You can enjoy balanced studio-quality sound in cooperation with AKG, a professional sound brand. In addition, it is equipped with two external microphones and one internal microphone to more accurately recognize and transmit the user’s voice.
Music playback is possible for up to 11 hours when using the earphone alone, and up to 22 hours when used with the charging case. It can be used for up to 3 hours when charged for 10 minutes and supports wireless charging.
In addition, it provides a function for listening to ambient sound, so you can hear external sounds without removing the earphones.
The body, ear tip, wing tip, and USB cable are included, and the price is 179,300 won.
Galaxy Buds Live
The Galaxy Buzz Live is an open Bluetooth earphone unlike the previously released Buzz series. It can be worn to fit the user’s ear due to its ergonomic design.
The Galaxy Buzz Live is composed of AKG-tuned 12mm speakers, a bass duct that delivers a rich and magnificent sound, and an air vent, providing clean and vivid live sound as if you are in a concert hall. In addition, it supports a noise canceling function to block up to 97% of background noise in the low frequency range.
Galaxy Buzz Live also offers audio sharing. Through the company’s app, you can connect each party’s Buzz Live and listen to the same music on one smartphone.
It can be used for up to 6 hours, and when used with the charging case, it can be used for up to 21 hours. It can be used for 1 hour when charged for 5 minutes.
The body, wing tip, and USB cable are included and the price is 198,000 won.
Galaxy Buds Pro
The Galaxy Buds Pro is a speaker with AKG sound that delivers rich and vivid sound in all ranges, including deep bass, natural mids, and clear highs. Thanks to this, you can enjoy all music genres immersively. In addition, an intelligent motion tracking sensor detects the movement of the user’s head and provides 360 audio functions. It accurately finds the direction of each sound and applies an optimized listening environment, and Dolby Head Tracking™ provides an immersive feeling like being in the middle of a movie.
The three microphones, windshield chamber, and mesh built into the Galaxy Buds Pro canal earphones block ambient noise and wind noise to deliver the user’s voice clearly and accurately. In addition, it boasts a strong noise canceling function with an active noise canceling function that filters up to 99% of ambient noise. When a user needs a conversation, it detects the user’s voice and automatically turns on the ambient sound listening function and reduces the music volume.
When ANC is turned on, it can be played for up to 5 hours, and when ANC is turned off, it can be played for up to 8 hours. If you use the charging case, you can use it for up to 18 hours and 28 hours, respectively.
The body, eartips, and USB cable are included, and the price is 239,800 won.
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