This latest version largely follows a consumer-friendly curve, which is not far from our own target curve. When listening to the 90s alternative track, Nothing To Be Done by The Pastels, I notice that the hi-hats are way too loud relative to the guitars. Auto Switch feature for Samsung TV is only available on Samsung TVs launched Feb ’22 or later after getting a firmware update from Jul ’22.

Sound quality is very good and bound to please most ears, and the noise canceling edges out that of the Galaxy Buds Pro. Wet Leg’s quirky vocals on Chaise Longue sound indifferent and the upbeat tempo is lagging, with no sense of urgency or fun. If you get caught in the rain frequently or participate in sweaty activities, the IPX7 rating of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ought to ensure your buds will endure. The Buds 2 Pro may have improved upon their previous generation, but the sound quality is still a long way off the standards set by the competition. Where the Buds 2 Pro shine is with 360 audio, where the impression of sound surrounding us from all directions is keenly felt with Dolby Atmos tracks.The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. This isn’t the greatest battery performance, although let’s acknowledge that the battery probably is getting drained by the very impressive ANC tech. However, the reason you’ll pick up the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is for its truly excellent ANC performance. Those with a Samsung Galaxy phone will get the full suite of features in the Buds 2 Pro – including a home screen widget that lets you change noise modes and turn all touch controls off with a single tap.

However, you'll only be able to use the first two with newer Samsung phones, and the last one you'll never want to use at all. There are plenty of great features to tailor to your needs and using the Buds 2 Pro is as slick as they come with the latest Galaxy devices. However, the touch panels on the Galaxy Buds 2 are hypersensitive compared to the updated Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, making the newer version more seamless to use. With that said, if you know that you have a nickel or acrylate allergy or are more prone to ear infections than most folks, skip this one out of an abundance of caution.While the AirPods Pro (2nd generation) does a better job of adhering to our target, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has better active noise canceling. Galaxy Assured Program is a non-transferable offer and is available for a period of 12 months from date of purchase.

Next, Galaxy Buds2 Pro are seen spinning in mid-air with sound waves that move in sync with the background music. We spent over a week with the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro to determine if current Galaxy Buds Pro owners should upgrade and if the Buds 2 Pro is any good. The Wearables app with the Buds 2 Pro’s extensive customisable features is available for other Android users, but there’s no such luck for Apple/iOS users, who will get the basic Bluetooth connection for playback, basic touch controls without any customisation, and not much else. Disclaimer: 360 Audio is available only on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets with Android One UI version 3.

Given the size of the case, which squeezes easily even into my wife's ridiculously useless pockets, that's fine. While the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Buds don’t offer the most secure fit, they are among the most comfortable for long stretches. An immersive soundscape free from simple left or right channels surrounds you in details with direction. So far, this problem has been resolved through disconnecting and re-pairing, but the initial cause is unclear.

Our in-house team of expert reviewers tested these earbuds over a couple of weeks, both inside our dedicated test rooms and out in the real world to test every aspect of the Buds 2 Pro, from the fit and battery life to ANC and the all-important sound quality. Take the buds out for a second, and the contrast in loudness will make you realize just how inundated our ears are with environmental noise.

Still, you may have a hard time choosing the Buds 2 over the more premium Buds Pro and more affordable Buds Plus. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro uses a combination of isolation and active noise canceling to quiet your environment. I still think spatial audio is only good for movies, so it was nice to use there, but not necessary for serious musical listening. Five hours in the earbuds (with ANC on) is average at best and lags behind the AirPods Pro 2's six and Sony XM5’s eight hours on a single charge.