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1 / 16@cobalt_prairie_47 · Owner-reported
Owned over 2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
very bad fit for ears!
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A good companion for your Samsung phone.
At 8.5, its noise cancelling beats 90% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 89 of the 254 we've cataloged.
At 4.7, its audio quality beats 47% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 60 of the 254 we've cataloged.
Would not buy it again and still uses it daily.
Owned over 2 years.
above average for wireless earbuds — based on 237 of 254 we've cataloged.
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 234 of 254 we've cataloged.
IPX7 appears on 5% of the 233 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 254).
Active is the most common — on 59% of the 173 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 254).
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 10.0 |
| 25 | 10.0 |
| 32 | 9.9 |
| 40 | 9.2 |
| 50 | 8.1 |
| 63 | 7.1 |
| 80 | 6.0 |
| 100 | 4.7 |
| 125 | 3.3 |
| 160 | 1.8 |
| 200 | 1.1 |
| 250 | 0.9 |
| 315 | 1.0 |
| 400 | 0.7 |
| 500 | -0.5 |
| 630 | -1.3 |
| 800 | -1.0 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
| 1250 | 2.7 |
| 1600 | 4.1 |
| 2000 | 5.2 |
| 2500 | 9.6 |
| 3150 | 12.3 |
| 4000 | 10.3 |
| 5000 | 9.1 |
| 6300 | 6.5 |
| 8000 | 2.2 |
| 10000 | 1.1 |
| 12500 | 8.0 |
| 16000 | -3.5 |
| 20000 | -24.3 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 2.7 |
| 26 | 2.9 |
| 33 | 3.0 |
| 41 | 2.9 |
| 52 | 3.3 |
| 65 | 3.4 |
| 82 | 3.4 |
| 103 | 3.5 |
| 130 | 0.0 |
| 163 | 3.3 |
| 205 | 4.5 |
| 259 | 3.9 |
| 325 | 5.2 |
| 410 | 7.8 |
| 516 | 7.1 |
| 613 | 5.6 |
| 772 | 10.3 |
| 972 | 10.5 |
| 1220 | 12.6 |
| 1540 | 14.4 |
| 1940 | 17.8 |
| 2440 | 19.5 |
| 3070 | 31.9 |
| 3870 | 27.6 |
| 4870 | 27.9 |
| 6130 | 28.1 |
| 7720 | 21.8 |
| 9720 | 32.2 |
| 12200 | 19.2 |
| 15400 | 20.2 |
| 19400 | 30.4 |
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 11.1 |
| 26 | 18.4 |
| 33 | 21.4 |
| 41 | 31.2 |
| 52 | 48.5 |
| 65 | 46.4 |
| 82 | 35.2 |
| 103 | 31.6 |
| 130 | 15.1 |
| 163 | 26.2 |
| 205 | 37.1 |
| 259 | 27.6 |
| 325 | 29.9 |
| 410 | 29.9 |
| 516 | 17.6 |
| 613 | 14.8 |
| 772 | 29.6 |
| 972 | 18.7 |
| 1220 | 31.0 |
| 1540 | 23.3 |
| 1940 | 23.1 |
| 2440 | 28.0 |
| 3070 | 34.3 |
| 3870 | 24.8 |
| 4870 | 33.3 |
| 6130 | 27.3 |
| 7720 | 21.7 |
| 9720 | 33.3 |
| 12200 | 24.0 |
| 15400 | 21.6 |
| 19400 | 29.1 |
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
The verdict
Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity. We wish Samsung gave listeners a longer leash regarding control and sound customization, but the limitations are expected. The buds sound the best when paired with a Samsung phone, and non-Samsung Android owners get the short end of the stick with fewer codec options. Android phone owners who have made peace with forgoing features like 360 Audio and Wireless PowerShare will grow to love the Buds 2 Pro.
✓Liked: Bluetooth 5.3; SBC, AAC, and Samsung Seamless Codec, Sound quality, ANC is great, Touch panels have a good level of sensitivity
✕Could be better: Case prone to scratches and nicks, Battery life is just fine, App lacks custom EQ (has EQ presets), Many Samsung-exclusive features
What a reader who owns the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro reports after living with it. Owner-reported, checked before publishing; ordered photo-verified first, then newest.
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Would not buy againvery bad fit for ears!
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