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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

Name: Samsung Galaxy Buds 2
Brand: Samsung
SKU: B094242FV1
Price: 168.00 USD

The Galaxy Buds 2 is a well-priced pair of ANC earbuds. Does it stand out from the Galaxy Buds line, or get lost in the middle?

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$168

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noise cancelling

7.4/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

7.4

0.010.0

At 7.4, its noise cancelling beats 26% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 94 of the 266 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

5 hBelow average

5 h

3 h15 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 248 of 266 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

20 hBelow average

20 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 246 of 266 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX2

IPX436%IP5516%IP5415%IPX22%

IPX2 appears on 2% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).

Live translation

Platform AI

None55%Platform ai32%In-app14%

Platform ai appears on 32% of the 22 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 5 h
Battery Life With Case: 20 h
Charging Method: USB-C + Wireless
Battery Life Anc On: 5 h
Charging Case Capacity: 472 mAh
Earbud Capacity: 61 mAh
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IPX2
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Plastic
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic

Features

Live translation: Platform AI
Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Presets only
Find My Device: Find My Device (Google)
Gaming Mode: Standard
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Spatial Audio: Head tracking
Voice Assistant Support: Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa, Bixby

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Levels: 3 levels
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Modes: Off,anc,transparency
Driver Count: 2
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.2
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable Codec
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 50.2×50×27.8 mm
Color Options: Graphite, lavender, olive, white
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Weight Per Earbud: 5 g
Weight With Case: 41.2 g

Identity

Model Number: SM-R177NZKAXAR

Microphone

Count: 3
Type: Dual microphone

Release

Date: 2021-08-28
Msrp Usd: 149 USD
Year: 2021

Lab data

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	-5.3
25	-0.2
32	2.4
40	3.6
50	3.8
63	3.3
80	2.4
100	1.1
125	-0.8
160	-2.7
200	-3.7
250	-4.0
315	-4.0
400	-4.4
500	-4.9
630	-4.3
800	-2.6
1000	0.0
1250	2.0
1600	3.9
2000	5.3
2500	7.2
3150	7.8
4000	5.4
5000	3.3
6300	4.7
8000	2.6
10000	-0.4
12500	-4.1
16000	-6.8
20000	-19.9

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	0.4
26	-1.6
33	3.0
41	3.2
52	3.7
65	4.7
82	5.5
103	5.2
130	6.6
163	6.6
205	6.5
259	8.5
325	9.2
410	14.6
516	14.1
613	11.1
772	10.5
972	14.5
1220	17.2
1540	24.4
1940	34.6
2440	32.3
3070	31.4
3870	29.6
4870	33.8
6130	34.7
7720	27.3
9720	32.5
12200	40.1
15400	29.7
19400	34.2

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	-12.0
26	-4.8
33	8.0
41	11.4
52	14.6
65	19.1
82	22.8
103	21.2
130	18.6
163	16.8
205	14.0
259	15.3
325	14.4
410	18.4
516	17.5
613	12.0
772	10.6
972	14.1
1220	18.5
1540	25.7
1940	31.8
2440	35.0
3070	34.1
3870	30.5
4870	31.9
6130	29.7
7720	27.2
9720	33.6
12200	38.9
15400	23.8
19400	29.6

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.0/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byLil KatzContributorReviewed October 2022

Noise cancelling7.4

Isolation6.2

Battery life5.6

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity6.0

Design7.0

The verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 isn't a breakout set of earbuds, but it does its job well as an everyday headset. The sound quality is sure to please most listers and the noise canceling, while not the best, is quite good for the price. Even still, you might find it hard to justify this compared to the more advanced Galaxy Buds Pro and more comfortable (and affordable) Galaxy Buds Plus.

✓What we like

✓Compact design

✓In-app ear tip fit test

✓Sound quality

✓Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC, AAC, and Samsung Scalable codec

✓Fast and wireless charging

✕What could be better

✕Lacks aptX

✕Sensitive touch controls

✕People with sensitive skin might have a reaction

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