When comparing Bose SoundSport (SIE2) vs Samsung Level U Pro, the Slant community recommends Samsung Level U Pro for most people. In the question“What are the best headphones?” Samsung Level U Pro is ranked 80th while Bose SoundSport (SIE2) is ranked 157th. The most important reason people chose Samsung Level U Pro is:
Average battery life is around 9 hours, which should be good enough for a day of use.
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Pros
Pro Engineered for exercise
The SoundSport earpieces are designed to stay in when running or performing other intense activity.
Pro Choice of color (iOS only)
SoundSport earbuds with iOS controls are available in blue, green and orange. The Samsung Galaxy (Android) model comes only in green.
Pro No ambient sound isolation
Because these earbuds are intended for exercise, they let in outside sound so users can remain safe and alert.
Pro Hydrophobic housing
These earbuds are covered in hydrophobic cloth in order to keep sweat or rain out, while still letting sound pass through.
Pro Good battery life
Average battery life is around 9 hours, which should be good enough for a day of use.
Pro Earpiece magnets grant basic phone and music control
Each earpiece has a magnet inside. When both pieces are connected, incoming calls are ended while music is played. Separating the earpieces will answer a call or resume music.
The magnetic earpieces also help keep Level U Pro around the neck when not in use.
Pro Decent sound
These earbuds have a relatively good sound with powerful bass and clear (albeit recessed) mids. Highs have good clarity but are more on the smooth side instead of very detailed.
Cons
Con No ambient sound isolation
By design, these earbuds do not obstruct outside sound, making them inappropriate for use when isolation is desirable.
Con Bass can be overpowering
The bass can get out of hand, and can muddy up the overall sound.
Con Bulky for earbuds
There is a fairly large plastic piece that goes around the neck which help keep these secure, but also puts extra weight.