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Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review

Last updated on Jan 15, 2025   9 minute read
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Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

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Reasons why you might like the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating of IPX7
  • Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)
  • Battery Life of 8 hours
  • Has Usb Type-C
  • Number Of Microphones of 6 only
  • Has Ambient Sound Mode

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 level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX7, the 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 the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise.

How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a unit size of 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, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, 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. The 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 more battery hours, 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 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 several times before having to recharge the case itself. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.

To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. The 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 charging case.

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

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.



Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones.

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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