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 an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds . The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 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 as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
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 basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound made by 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 recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
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. The 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 have to charge the device less often. This is given by the vendor, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case has 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 recharging the case itself.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and charging case. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, 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 that is 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' 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 earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears . When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
The 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 charge a device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.