Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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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.
Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 7 means 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 more comfortable to move with.
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have sweat resistance
The 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 separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, 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) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high audible 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 put down on a supported charging pad.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
The 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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting 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 can provide better results than other codecs at the same 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 MacBook. 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
The 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 the earbuds.
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 easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.