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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 water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection 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 number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

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 matter since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds . Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have sweat resistance The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's 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 kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it.

In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out . The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.

The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

SPL, 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 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 vendor, and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported 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 device and case. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in 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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance to connect 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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work well with your iPad. If you intend 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature 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 features are supported on the earbuds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support voice prompts.

With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

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