SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds 2 Pro True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, Noise Cancelling, Hi-Fi Sound, 360 Audio, Comfort In Ear Fit, HD Voice, Conversation Mode, IPX7 Water Resistant, US Version, Bora Purple
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10 reviews for SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds 2 Pro True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, Noise Cancelling, Hi-Fi Sound, 360 Audio, Comfort In Ear Fit, HD Voice, Conversation Mode, IPX7 Water Resistant, US Version, Bora Purple
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J –
I bought these for my wife. We have bought at least four different sets of earbuds, including off brand and Bose. These Samsung Galaxy Pro 2 Earbuds stand out from the others. I am not sure if it is because of them matching my Samsung Galaxy S20+ or if it is just because they were designed very well and with significant thought. But they are truly amazing.First, setup took less than thirty seconds. Nice simple easy, just the way it should be.The sound quality is equal to Bose. Within the application (Galaxy Wearable), you have an equalizer that offers six different settings. As of this moment I have not found any way to customize the equalizer. These earbuds offer 360 surround sound and head tracking, which allows the sound to focus on the direction of the device that it is coming from. Turning your head to one side makes the earbuds focus the sound a little more to the earbud. I guess that would work great if watching videos or something. For music, I really see no significance.The fit is perfect. They come with three different sizes. My wife needs the smallest and they fit perfectly for her ears. The middle size fits my ears. They are easily changed in a matter of a few seconds. Once on, you do not need to worry about the sleeves coming off easily as with many other brands.The noise cancellation is positively amazing! I have a two-year-old that has the ability to shatter glass with their voice. My ears ring when they scream, and they scream A LOT. That feature alone sold me. As soon as I tried her buds, I went back to Amazon and ordered a pair for me! I can still hear my child, but it no longer murders my ear drums, which is perfect. This nice feature actually enables me to keep my volume down to a safer level. I can’t wait to test these buds against my riding mower.Then let’s talk about background sound during a conversation on the phone. Every other earbud I and my wife have ever tried has been able to pick up significant background noise. These earbuds seriously focus on the voice of the wearer and not just every sound around them. You can hear their voice clearly and the background noise seems to be “further away” making conversation much easier for the other side of the call.These earbuds offer head tilt reminders. I use my computer a lot and when I am working, I do have the tendency to tilt my head forward. These earbuds detect when you keep your head tilted too long and remind you.Notifications are identified by a voice with these earbuds. This is also customizable based according to the application and you can set it to read the notifications in more detail. I know if it is a text message, e-mail or application notification, which is great. Now I don’t have to look at my phone every single time to determine if the notification warrants my attention.Operation of the earbuds is pretty simple. While the volume control will certainly take me a little to adapt to, the rest is understandable. First, you can customize the earbuds response to taps and holds (holding finger to a certain earbud) so that you get the features that are most important to you. That alone is nice since no earbud I have experienced has ever allowed this. One downside is the volume control. Where all the other earbuds in the past either had buttons to raise or lower volume or the ability to slide the finger up or down on one earbud, these require both earbuds. The left lowers the volume while the right raises the volume. Answering phone calls (default) is simply double tapping the right earbud. Playing music, tapping the right or left earbud will pause the music and one tap again will resume the music. Double tapping will skip forward one track and triple tap backs it up one track. Of course, as mentioned earlier, you can change this in the application to suit your needs.Battery life is pretty impressive. They boast 29 hours of battery life. So far that seems to be true. My wife uses her earbuds all day and does not need to drop them back into the charger during her daily routine. This certainly stands out against the Bose earbuds I have used that have only about a 3-hour battery life. On top of the extended battery life compared to others, if you are using only one earbud and leaving one in the case, you can change out earbuds mid-call and not lose your call. That is a feature I have never had the privilege of enjoying with other earbud brands.The charging case is simple to use. Just drop the earbuds in. The charging port is a USB-C and they provide a cord in the package. Compatibility to other brand phones seems to be a possible problem, but honestly, I expected that. My wife has an I-phone for work and is not able to connect to it with these earbuds as of yet. The internet does claim they will connect and to my knowledge, they should since Bluetooth is pretty much Bluetooth, and the technology should be the same across all devices.Another nice feature I enjoy is earbud location detection. They will show on a map using GPS, where your earbuds are, which is nice. Also, you can make them ring out to locate them if you are at their location, but just don’t see them. These location features do require having the Smart Things application, which is also available in the google play store.Overall, these earbuds are amazing, and they are competitively priced. I highly recommend these for just about anybody.
Mr. Stateham –
I upgraded to these after owning the Galaxy Buds Live, which is a very different design. I’m not an audiophile, but I am fairly experienced with mid-tier sound equipment, speakers, and headphones. I built my own 11.1 surround sound movie room using a higher end Yamaha receiver and have used Klipsch, Polk Audio, Paradigm, BIC America, Sony, Yamaha, Pioneer, Bose (don’t judge me, they work well in some applications), JL Audio, JBL, Mirage, and other brands of speakers through the years in home and car audio setups. For headphones, I’ve mainly used wired as early wireless models sounded hollow and tinny in comparison. I’ve used lower end AKG and Sony buds, as well as mid-tier Sennheisers. I’ve also used higher end Sony over-ear headphones as well as the highly rated (but lesser known) Status Audio CB-1 studio monitor headphones.I waited a while to buy into the wireless headphone market and finally took the plunge with the Buds Live as they offered something my wired headphones didn’t—ambient sound. Usually this is an unwanted distraction and noise isolation is preferred, but sometimes I want to be aware of what’s going on around me and be able to engage in a conversation even if I have my buds in. Apple did this well with their pass-through technology, but I’m not about to switch over to an entirely new product line and closed ecosystem just for headphones, so I waited. The Buds Live managed this trick with a low-tech solution by not sealing in the ear canal, so I gave them a try. Sound quality was decent—on par with my lower end AKG wired buds, but not as good as my mid-tier (~$100) Sennheiser buds. They also were finnicky with their connection and cut out a lot if my phone was in my pocket, especially if I bent over or squatted.BUDS 2 PRO:I upgraded to these as they also had a pass-through feature which seemed to work fairly well and did so automatically when you started talking. I figured this would be just as good and offer better sound and isolation when desired. Overall I think this feature works pretty good and is a nice compromise for me. In terms of sound quality, the Buds 2 Pro are definitely a step up from the Buds Live and probably on par with my wired mid-tier Sennheisers. I can’t complain about the sound quality at all.As with the Buds Live though, the Buds 2 Pro require a bit of fidgeting to get them seated in the ear properly. Traditional ear buds, and even Apple’s Airpods require little thought or adjustment beyond getting the right sized rubber or foam tips for a good seal. Samsung seems to go for more experimental designs which require learning and getting used to. After a few days use, they still aren’t “natural” to put in or locked into muscle memory—I have to fuss with them a bit to get a good seal. Once in though, I haven’t had any problems.Overall, I recommend these buds. They still aren’t perfect as the fit isn’t intuitive, battery life a little meager, and the noise cancellation is about 85-90%, not 100, but overall, solid headphones. Could you get way better sounding wired headphones for tons less money? Yes, for about $50 you can pick up a pair of Status CB-1’s and hear every fine detail in high fidelity. But in the wireless in-ear category, prioritizing convenience and mobility over everything else, these perform admirably. I’ve heard Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 3 buds *might* edge these out in terms of sound quality, but they look a lot more bulky (stick out more from the ear and therefore may be less stable) and don’t have the automatic ambient sound pass-through feature. They also are a touch more money. On the upside though, they appear to be a more traditional bud design, so might be more straightforward to put in, but Airpods are probably still the easiest to put in and take out.But I plan on using the Buds 2 Pro for years before feeling the need to upgrade again. I’m satisfied with the purchase, though still wincing at the cost-to-performance ratio compared to wired options. Can’t knock a product for performing in the top tier of its specific market though, so I’ll give it 5 stars as a true wireless earbud, but would give it 4 in sound quality against cheaper wired in-ear and over-ear options.
Oscar Berrios –
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are a great pair of wireless earbuds for anyone looking for a combination of excellent sound quality, active noise cancellation (ANC), and a comfortable fit. They are also one of the few pairs of earbuds that support the new Bluetooth LE Audio standard, which offers improved audio quality and lower latency.**Sound quality**The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro produce excellent sound quality. They have a balanced sound profile with good bass response, clear mids, and crisp highs. The soundstage is also quite wide, which gives the music a sense of space.**ANC**The ANC on the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro is very effective. It blocks out most ambient noise, even in noisy environments. This makes them ideal for use on airplanes, buses, or trains.**Fit and comfort**The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are very comfortable to wear. They are lightweight and have a secure fit. They also come with a variety of ear tips to choose from, so you can find the perfect fit for your ears.**Features**The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro come with a variety of features, including:* Bluetooth LE Audio support for improved audio quality and lower latency* Active noise cancellation (ANC)* Transparency mode for hearing your surroundings* Spatial audio for a more immersive listening experience* Voice assistant support (Google Assistant, Bixby, Siri)* Touch controls for playback, volume, and ANC**Battery life**The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have a battery life of up to 5 hours on a single charge with ANC enabled. The charging case can provide an additional 18 hours of battery life. This means that you can easily get through a full day of use without having to recharge the case.**Overall**The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are a great pair of wireless earbuds for anyone looking for a combination of excellent sound quality, active noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, and a variety of features. They are also a good option for people who are looking for earbuds that support the new Bluetooth LE Audio standard.**Pros:*** Excellent sound quality* Effective ANC* Comfortable and secure fit* Bluetooth LE Audio support* Variety of features* Good battery life**Cons:*** Can be expensive* Touch controls can be a bit finickyIf you are looking for a great pair of wireless earbuds, I highly recommend the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro. They offer excellent sound quality, ANC, and a comfortable fit.
Jared Armbruster –
First for some background, I have owned at least three different pairs of True Wireless Earbuds with ANC: the Galaxy Buds Pro, Sony WF-1000XM4 Earbuds, and Galaxy Buds Pro 2. I’ve yet to try any of Jabra’s offering and haven’t touched Apple Airpods as they have known issues on Android. That said, paired with a newer Samsung phone, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are great. The design and build quality is better than the Galaxy Buds Pro in almost every way. The soft touch finish instead of that annoying glossy design means you’re less likely to drop them accidentally while removing them from the case. The case is also conveniently wireless charging or USB Type C Fast Charging. The only thing I don’t like about the case is that’s it’s still a somewhat loose fit for the earbuds, and they need inserted at an angle(by design, but kind of annoying) when putting them back. The fit for me isn’t perfect, but I actually find them more comfortable than both the Galaxy Buds Pro and Sony XM4 Earbuds. I hated the glossy finish on the original Galaxy Buds Pro, and the XM4 Earbuds while solid were too large for many users, myself included. These are lighter and more comfortable than either of those two, but it requires messing with it a bit to really get a good seal. If you don’t have a Samsung phone, you need to download the Galaxy Wearable App, which allows you to update the firmware(particularly important), adjust EQ, change noise cancelling settings, etc. You can stick with the default EQ, which is overall very balanced, choose another EQ preset, or set your own. They still have Game Mode which I absolutely love, as it keeps input lag to an absolute minimum while playing games like COD Mobile. The ANC is really good, but quite as good as the XM4 Earbuds (TBH it might be a while before anything beats those in ANC). Still very natural sounding Ambient Sound Mode, but then the noise cancelling doesn’t nearly block out the entire room like Sony. Sound again is overall very balanced on the default EQ, and I’m quite happy with it. The XM4 Earbuds sounded slightly better, but many users may barely be able to tell the difference if at all, and LDAC never performs as well in terms of latency. I’ve stuck with the Galaxy Buds Pro 2 due to the better fit over the original Galaxy Buds Pro and Sony XM4 Earbuds, with the fit and seal in particular being my only real gripe. The Game Mode is something more earbuds need to offer at this price point, and it’s especially weird for the same company that makes the PlayStation not to have a game mode. On sale the XM4 Earbuds are $10 more than the Galaxy Buds Pro 2, and still lack game mode of any kind. I would still strongly recommend these over the XM4 Earbuds due to the better materials, smaller size, and general comfort. I would especially recommend these if you already have a Samsung phone or tablet, as they pair incredibly well it.
Thor20 –
All of my mobile devices are Samsung products. I have the Samsung Note 20 Ultra phone, the Tab 8 Ultra tablet and now I have the latest earbuds Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. Not sure why I waited so long to purchase Samsung earbuds. I would usually purchase either Sony or Jabber and in one case the Amazon Echo Buds (Priced right and used for travel – it lost I didn’t pay a lot of $$$ for them). Back to the review. I find the Galaxy Buds to be on par regarding sound, battery life, features, and fit with my Jabber’s 75T and close to the 85t.Sound:The earbuds have a rich sound that can be enhanced using the built-in EQ settings. Listen to a lot of Audible Audiobooks and often set the eq to voice. I can clearly hear the voice even when the narrator has a booming bass-filled voice. For music, they do not disappoint either. The sound is rich and clear and has a nice amount of base that does not drown out the vocals.Battery:Battery life is great for my needs. I use these on walks and when my wife drags me along on a shopping trip. With ANC enabled that lasts for about 5 ish hours.Features:-I love how these integrate into the Samsung echo systems. The same Samsung Galaxy wearable app I use for my Samsung Watch 6, is used to manage the earbuds.-Voice Detect is a very cool feature that allows me to automatically turn on ambient sound and lower the volume for a quick conversation. Normal playback resumes after 5, 10, or 15 settings. That way when someone approaches me to have a conversation, I do not have to tap the earbuds or fumble around with my phone to stop playback. This feature also seems to know if I am actually talking to someone versus singing along with the music, super cool tech!-Touch controls are good but limited. For instance, where you can customize what a tap does it does not allow customization for the individual buds. If I set the custom setting of “Touch and Hold” to switch noise controls, noise control is then enabled on both the left and right bud. I wish that I could make the left bud handle the noise control and the right handle volume down or something along those lines.-360 Audio:Helps to enhance the overall sound, probably through the EQ settings. The sounds seem to be more dynamic and make me want to dance. There is also a head-tracking function that is used for video/movies. Head tracking adjusts the sound direction when you turn your head, making it seem like the sound is coming from the direction you are looking.Fit:Fit can be subjective as it really depends on your biology. These earbuds have been the best fitting earbuds for me ever. My more expensive Sony WF-1000XM4 had great sound and features but fell short in the fitment department for me, same goes for the Jabra 75T/85T.Summary:My entire immediate family uses the Samsung Echo system. I have purchased these earbuds for everyone but myself. I guess I was being an earbud snob, thinking these were inferior to the likes of Sony and Jabra. These are great earbuds and I recommend you give them a try. I wish I had tried them much sooner. I was going to buy the newer Sony buds WF1000 XM5, but the Samsung bud2 pros were a steal compared to the Sony’s so I decided to give them a try. I am so happy I did as these are now my go-to earbuds.
ABAB –
I’ve had these Buds 2 Pro for a few days now and I’m in love with them. I paired them to a Samsung S22 Ultra, so they work together like peas and carrots.HEAD TRACKING: I like the head tracking feature. If you turn your head away from your media the sound increases in the bud that is closest to your device. Keeps the sound focused in the direction of the device. It’s rather neat.FIT: I had to change the earpieces out to the smallest right away, but it’s important that you get a good fit.They don’t bulge from my ears much. Just a bit. There is “Check fit” area in the Samsung App.ANC: The noise cancelling is pretty amazing. Actually makes you appreciate the silence when you turn it on. Very close to perfect silence.AMBIENT SOUND: When you switch to ambient sound, the best way to describe it is like a hearing aid. Everything seems a bit loud at first, but you can hear what’s going on around you once you get used to it. You don’t realize how much white noise is in your environment until you switch off ANC.VOICE DETECTION: I’m not sure if I like the voice detection so much. When you start singing along with the music, your sound decreases until you remember to turn it off. It works well if you’re in an office environment and want to lower the audio if you are talking but the shortest return time is 5 seconds if voice is detected. I wish there were a shorter time. Turning on the ambient sound can also be enough. The jury is still out on that feature.TOUCH CONTROLS: The touch controls are responsive, but I wish I could change the taps to customize it more. I might want to switch between noise cancelling and ambient sound or change the volume, but I can only do one or the other with the current setup. It wasn’t a deal breaker for me.COMFORT: They’re comfortable enough for me to have in my ears for an extended period of time with the correct sized earpiece. They’re easy to insert, but button presses are inevitable when inserting them. They sync right up to my Samsung phone and watch.FASHION: My ears are quite small, so the tiny ends were my choice. They don’t bulge out of my ear too much. Just a little, really. Sometimes I can hear my hair brush the buds and a wet head has tripped a button press, but it hasn’t been a deal breaking issue. Just something to be aware of.I haven’t tried using these in bed, which will probably happen at some point as I like to catch up on shows when I can’t sleep, so I can’t speak for comfort if you lay on one ear while using them.OVERALL : Fit is good. Sound is nice. They’re very responsive and easy to use. I’d recommend them to any Samsung user for compatibility and interoperability. I think I’d get these even if I used something other than Samsung, though. They’re well made and the texture is rubber-like so they’re easy to handle. Case can charge wirelessly, which is a convenient plus.
Kristin Wells –
I reluctantly upgraded from the original galaxy buds after losing them. What was last week’s tragedy is this week’s beautiful blessing.I instantly noticed how comfortable they are in comparison. Bless my original galaxy buds, but they were constantly fighting with my ear canal and giving me an earache.Then, I noticed that I can actually hear what is going on around me. My original buds barely gave me ambient sound, which is fine if I wanted to drown out my toddlers’ wild rampages. Unfortunately, I have to listen to make sure he’s not being *too* quiet (if you know, you know.) but I couldn’t do that with the original buds. The ambient sound just wasn’t loud enough. But now? I can gleefully listen to my music while also listening out for my kid and hearing “mama” for the 100th time in the last minute without taking an earbud out.When my husband comes home and can help watch our toddler? Active Noise Cancellation is a beautiful gift from the heavens and I can sit in peace while my son and husband wrestle and I am none the wiser.10/10 buds, no regrets.
Clay T. –
My wife complains about how many bluetooth headseats/earbuds I go through. The problem is that most have good mics and folks don’t complain about ambient noise or ability to hear me … until about 6 months in. So, while I’ve not had these for 6 months yet, I do see good trends pointing to my continued happiness.1) compact charging and quick charge2) good fit, though I’m always worried hearing the beeps as I try to position better in ear3) good audio inbound4) folks happy to hear me and not hear the noise from driving highways at time (all others have had that issue even early in owning them before degrading even worse)Separately, I bought these on Amazon on cyber Monday and when I got, discovered they were previously owned (pairing found them as (x’s buds”) … they were supposed to be new. Amazon allowed me to return with no hassle, which I greatly appreciated, given the cost of these.I finally got these after spending a bunch on Sony’s and other’s earbuds because I do have Samsung phones. Similar to ipods for apple, the interface and operation just seem better given same mfr.Will update at the 6-month mark if these buds degrade in mic operation like all my others have.
Atlantis –
I’ve purchased 3 pairs over the last 4 years. I use 1 each for the two laptops I have in the house and 1 for TV mainly for streaming programming on Prime and watching English soccer matches on Peacock. The sound is clear and depending on the program, provides for that surround sound. the buds container is easy to maintain as are the buds. I’ve never had a problem with any of the 3 buds pro. I’d also like to suggest that keep the buds and earpieces clean, the buds box also clean, and make sure your ears are also clean. I wouldn’t say that if you don’t clean things often, they may not work. It’s just something I got into the habit of doing.
Clive Stronach –
Had the original Earbuds, and the Buds 2 Pro are a step ahead!! Nice in the ear seals external noise very well and music sounds great. More than adequate noise cancellation for flights! Not comparable to over ear headphone sound cancellation, but that is a totally different world. For size and travel commodity, performance is great. I love them. I’m on my second pair since the first were stolen and I didn’t hesitate to buy again.