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.
IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. 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 protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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 of liquids 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 consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 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 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to 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 a particular audio component generates 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, 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. This is given by the vendor, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. The 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.
Being 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 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. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to 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 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 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 a device. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. With the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.