Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 are a top choice for true wireless earbuds in the premium price range, especially for Samsung Galaxy smartphone users, offering excellent Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), improved design and comfort, high-quality audio, seamless integration with Samsung devices, 360 audio and head tracking, and IPX7 water resistance.
However, they have limited control and customization for non-Samsung devices, average microphone quality, and limited battery life. Despite this, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 are a great choice for mostly Android device users who prioritize excellent ANC, good sound quality, and seamless device integration.
IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out . The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's measurement is 25dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case has a charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work fine with your iPad.
If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. With the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special case.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.