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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Name: Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Brand: Samsung
SKU: B0B2SH56BZ
Price: 299.99 USD

A good companion for your Samsung phone.

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$299.99

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Noise Isolation / ANC & sound

3.8/ 10

3.8

0.010.0

A 3.8 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the bottom third of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

4.7/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.7

1.05.0

A 4.7 puts its audio quality in the top half of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 64 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

8 hAbove average

8 h

3 h16 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

18 hBelow average

18 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX7

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX76%

IPX7 appears on 6% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 8 h
Battery Life With Case: 18 h
Charging Method: USB-C + Wireless
Battery Life Anc On: 5 h
Charging Case Capacity: 515 mAh
Earbud Capacity: 58 mAh
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IPX7
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Levels: Variable
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Modes: Off, ANC on, transparency
Driver Count: 2
Driver Size: 10 mm
Driver Type: Hybrid
Frequency Response Signature: Balanced
Impedance: 66 Ω

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, Samsung Seamless Hi-FI
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: No

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 50.1 x 50.2 x 27.7 mm mm
Color Options: Black, bora purple, white
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Deep insert
Weight Per Earbud: 5.5 g
Weight With Case: 43.3 g

Features

Certified For: Google Fast Pair, Universal
Companion App: Yes
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Yes, presets only
Find My Device: Yes, SmartThings Find
Gaming Mode: Standard
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Spatial Audio: Yes, head tracking
Voice Assistant Support: Bixby, Google Assistant

Microphone

Count: 3
Type: Triple microphone

Release

Date: 2022-08
Msrp Usd: 229.99 USD
Year: 2022

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.4/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byJasper LastoriaWriterReviewed October 2022

Noise cancelling8.5

Isolation3.8

Battery life5.5

Comfort & fit8.8

Connectivity5.0

Design6.8

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.

✓What we like

✓Bluetooth 5.3; SBC, AAC, and Samsung Seamless Codec

✓Sound quality

✓ANC is great

✓Touch panels have a good level of sensitivity

✓IPX7 water resistance

✓Intelligent Conversation Mode

✕What 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

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Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 ProSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Passive isolation — measurement data

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Noise cancelling — measurement data

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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