Overall 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.
Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection 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 value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
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 connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each 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, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to 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 device makes 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, 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 usually 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 vendor, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and 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 transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
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 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.