Samsung revealed their new earphones a couple of months ago called the Galaxy Buds 2, followed by the Buds Pro to top this year off. Though Samsung isn’t the most popular brand amongst audiophiles, it still has great quality products that feel worth their price (usually).
As a strong competitor to Apple in the smartphone world, Samsung is countering them with their wireless audio listening devices as well. The company decided to add noise canceling (ANC) and Bluetooth 5.2 for that prime feeling, at decent prices.
Today we will be comparing how the Buds 2 and the Buds Pro hold up against each other in a detailed review of both, to then establish which one is more worth the money.
Who are the Galaxy Buds 2 good for?
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The question always arises on who needs what, but these earphones truly are pretty great. Obviously, if you already own Samsung devices, namely a smartphone, then this should probably be your choice to take advantage of their in-app support from Samsung.
Anyone who needs or wishes for proper noise cancellation should for sure buy the Buds 2 since they outperform the Studio Buds from Beats, as well as Apple’s Airpods Pro, which is quite the sum more expensive than these Samsung ones.
These earbuds are also recommended for people who wish to buy earphones under $200 dollars, so no need for job salary negotiation tips, though they do come in handy.
Who are the Galaxy Buds Pro good for?
These little buds are good for anyone who just wants an everyday listening device that also holds lots of style within it. The Buds Pro offers two levels of active noise cancellation (low and high), and four ambient sound settings, which we will expand upon later.
Their pricing is more expensive than the Buds 2 since these cost $199, which is about fifty dollars more, but you will also more likely find a discount on these than on the Buds 2.
What user experiences do they lend?
Let’s begin with the Galaxy Buds 2. If you previously owned the simple Galaxy Buds, these will feel no different apart from being an audio and feature upgrade.
Unfortunately, Samsung has omitted the detachable wingtips from this model, making it feel a bit less secure than its predecessor. Those who wish to work out with these earbuds may do so thanks to its IPX2 water resistance, just make sure not to shake your buds out of your ears.
These buds are full of advanced technology and sensors, with a proximity sensor enabling play/pause action when removing the buds, though when re-inserted you must touch or tap the panel for your media to resume.
Unfortunately, the sensors remained just as sensitive as their predecessors, meaning they still see you in a frenzy of playing and pausing music when adjusting your earbuds, though you can figure out ways to avoid touching the sensor whilst adjusting them the same.
As for the case, it is still the more slippery texture and has remained the same as the Buds Pro case. It has that wider body that is still easy to open with one hand thanks to the lip on the lid. It also has strong magnets that keep the case shut when it is dropped.
There are also two LEDs on the case, one inside and one outside to indicate the charge levels remaining in the case.
As for the Buds Pro, they feel the same as the Buds Plus and Buds Live (the controversial kidney beans), though there is more to them. They have that shiny metallic finish in black, silver, and violet, adding to the list of the best ways to dress for interviews since they look so elegant.
These buds have a small but sturdy case that is similar to the Buds 2, except their shape is more rounded and smoother. They also have that wing tip shape, though less pronounced, which secures them more in place than the Buds 2.
The Buds Pro also has ANC noise canceling, with better sealing as well. These buds also have IPX7 resistance, making them work out safely. The buds are also connected to the Galaxy Wearable app, which offers you 360 Audio, similar to many gaming headsets.
What are their controls like?
As for Buds 2, the control will be familiar to those who have had previous buds. One tap lets you play/pause, double-tap allows you to answer or end a call, or skip a track, and holding brings you to a previous track or to end a call.
The Buds Pro has the same one and two tap settings. Triple taps allow you to track back, and holding declines a call or activates preset features.
What are their battery lives like?
Surprisingly the Buds 2 have better battery lives even though they are cheaper. These buds claim five hours of life using noise cancellation and an additional fifteen hours with the charging case. Pretty good, though Apple Airpods Pro comes out to 23.5 hours on a charge.
The Buds Pro has the same five hours per charge, but they offer only an extra thirteen hours, totaling only eighteen hours with the case total.
What is their sound quality like?
Both buds are fine, though they are quite lackluster, with no life-changing bass nor a crisp clean midrange in sounds. Overall, if you are an audiophile, you will most likely skip these.
On the brighter side, they have decent harmonic separation with some nice sound detail.
Verdict
The verdict on these is quite complicated, since the specs on the BUds Pro are far better than the Buds 2, with better water resistance and more advanced audio features. In all fairness, the Buds 2 are also smaller, lighter, and have longer battery life.
Both buds work seamlessly with your Galaxy smartphone too. Their prices also equal out if you find good discounts for the Buds Pro, so that is equal between them too.
Their looks are different, which might be the reason behind your choice between the two. Do you prefer a simpler monochromatic look or a more metallic shiny look that catches the eye? The choice is up to you to make.