The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless are the upgraded variant of the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless. Samsung hasn't made significant changes to the Buds2's low battery life and mic quality. However, one positive change is the improvement of the active noise cancellation (ANC), which now outperforms competing products like the Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless. They also support Seamless, the next generation of Samsung's proprietary Bluetooth codec, Scalable, which is designed for streaming hi-res audio. However, you'll need a compatible Samsung device to get the most out of these headphones.
Our Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are good for sports and fitness. They're small, lightweight, and rated IPX7 for resistance against submersion in water. They're well-built and won't fall out of your ears with moderate head movements, and their bass-heavy sound adds excitement to your EDM workout playlists.
- Stable in-ear fit.
- Comfortable and well-built design.
- EQ presets available via companion apps.
- Sub-par overall microphone performance.
Not a long continuous battery life.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 are good for commuting and traveling. These well-built buds have a lightweight design that's easy to take with you on the go and are comfortable enough to wear for long trips. They're equipped with an ANC system to help block out the low rumbles of bus and plane engines. Their continuous battery life of under five hours may not last through transatlantic flights, but fortunately, their carrying case supplies an additional 2.6 charges if needed.
- Comfortable and well-built design.
- Excellent noise isolation performance.
- EQ presets available via companion apps.
- Sub-par overall microphone performance.
Not a long continuous battery life.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are decent for office use. These buds can help reduce distractions like background chatter and traffic outside your window, allowing you to focus on your work. They also have a comfortable fit suitable for long days at the office. Unfortunately, they don't support multi-device pairing, so you can't stay connected with your phone and computer simultaneously. Their continuous battery life may not last throughout your day without a recharge. On the upside, their carrying case holds roughly 2.6 extra charges, so you can always top up the battery if you need more power.
- Comfortable and well-built design.
- Excellent noise isolation performance.
- Sub-par overall microphone performance.
- No multi-device pairing.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are Bluetooth-only headphones, so they can't connect with Xbox or PlayStation consoles, and their latency on PCs is too high for wireless gaming. However, they have low latency with iOS and Android devices via Bluetooth, so you won't notice audio lag when playing a game on your phone.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are Bluetooth-only headphones; you can't use them wired.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 have adequate audio reproduction accuracy. They don't deviate too much from their warm, bass-heavy sound, although their slightly uncontrolled treble range can render sounds like sibilants a touch dull or piercing depending on their pitch. The extra bass makes them a good fit for fans of genres like techno, but some might find the bass a little too boomy. Still, mid-range sounds like acoustic instruments are reproduced accurately. These earbuds have very well-matched left and right drivers overall, though a small mismatch in the mid-mids can cause voices to feel subtly off-center.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have amazing noise isolation. They do a good job blocking out everything from the rumble of a train engine to higher-pitched noise like AC whine or pedestrian chit-chat. They also leak very little audio, so you can listen at high levels without disturbing anyone nearby.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a disappointing microphone. The microphone reproduces your voice reasonably well, although it renders it a little dull. However, the mic does a poor job of separating your voice from the surrounding noise. If you take phone calls in noisy environments using these buds, you might find it hard to be understood.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have amazing frequency response consistency. So long as you take the time to ensure a good fit and seal, you'll hear consistent audio across different wears.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Jan 09, 2026:
This review has been updated to Test Bench 2.0, which adds the following tests: Stereo Mismatch, Group Delay, Cumulative Spectral Decay, PRTF, Harmonic Distortion, and Electrical Aspects. We've added new performance usages and updated the text throughout the Sound tests and side-by-sides.
- Updated Dec 15, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0, which updates our sound tests and adds performance usages. You can read more about this in our changelog.
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Updated Dec 18, 2024:
This review's Sound tests have been updated following Test Bench 1.8. There have also been text changes made throughout the review, including to the usages and product comparisons to match these results.
- Updated Dec 09, 2024: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.8, which updates our target curve and Sound tests. You can read more about this in our changelog.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Samsung Buds Pro 2 come in three color variants: 'Bora Purple,' 'White,' and 'Graphite.' We tested the 'Graphite' variant, and you can see our model's label. If you come across another variant, please let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
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The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 are the upgraded variant of the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless. They support Bluetooth 5.3 and feature improved noise isolation performance, which is beneficial if you need earbuds for a noisy office or commute. They also support the Samsung Seamless codec, the brand's proprietary Bluetooth codec for streaming hi-res audio, and have a 'Game Mode' for low latency on mobile devices. However, these features are only available on compatible Samsung devices. There haven't been many other changes to their performance, and they still have a short continuous battery life compared to competition like the Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless. They've also been superseded by the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Truly Wireless, which offer most of the same features and slightly better continuous battery life than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
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The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro outperform the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro by most metrics. The Galaxy Buds3 Pro have outstanding noise cancelling and a better battery life with added dust resistance. On the other hand, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro use the same app with slightly pared-back functionality, but the main difference is whether you prefer their bud shape and clamshell-style case to the stemmed design of the successor.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are the upgraded variant of the Samsung Galaxy Buds2. While both buds are comfortable and well-built, the Pro have a higher IP certification of IPX7 and a significantly better noise isolation performance and virtual surround sound. That said, the Galaxy Buds2 have a similar battery life and cost less.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have a few more features than the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE. The Pro model have a higher IP rating for water resistance, comparable noise isolation, and a head-tracking feature, making for a more immersive audio experience. That said, the FE model are more comfortable, thanks to their stability fins, and their battery life is better.
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 have a slight edge over the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, particularly if you're already an iOS user. While both in-ears are comfortable and have similarly excellent levels of noise isolation, the Apple have a more premium build, and their battery performance is better. They also have an H2 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices, and they support Spatial Audio for a more immersive sound. However, the Samsung buds have EQ presets, which some users may prefer to adjust their sound to their liking, and an Android-specific app.
Test Results
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 have a warm sound profile that still offers plenty of treble-range detail. This sound profile works well for adding weight to hip-hop, EDM, and pop genres. Depending on your tastes, vocals can come across as a bit harsh, and the mid-range can sound somewhat cluttered with busy arrangements. However, for the extra boom to kick drums, they deliver.
The companion Android app includes EQ presets you can choose from to alter the sound. However, they're all variations on the default sound profile, emphasizing bass. If you compare the sound profile with ANC on or off, they sound brighter overall with noise cancelling disabled.
Their frequency response consistency is excellent. Once you get a good fit, you won't experience significant deviations in bass and treble delivery.
These buds have very good bass target compliance. The entire range is overemphasized but smooth, so different bass frequencies don't jump out in the mix. However, the extra bass can muddy vocals and lead instruments.
The Samsung Buds Pro 2's mid-range target compliance is amazing. Most of the range is relatively flat, so songs like The Wagon by Dinosaur Jr. have a clear separation between vocals and fuzzy guitars. That said, some overemphasis from the bass range creeps into the mid-range, which can somewhat muddy the mix relative to the slightly pushed-down higher mid-range frequencies.
The Samsung Buds2 Pro have great treble profile target compliance. The lower half of the treble range is a bit emphasized, which offsets the extra bass somewhat, so vocals and instruments are clear and detailed but a little harsh. Meanwhile, a dip in the mid-treble range dulls sibilants somewhat, like harmonics from cymbal hits. A large peak in the high treble adds artificial airiness, but this can depend on your hearing's sensitivity.
Their peaks and dips performance is okay. These headphones control their sound profile well in the bass and most of the mids for a smooth-sounding low-end and present rhythm instruments. There's a bit of a mismatch present between the L/R drivers, particularly in the mid-range and low-treble. However, for the most part, it's minor. A peak in the low treble primarily affects both drivers, causing the upper harmonics of vocals and instruments to sound harsh. The uneven mid-treble turns sibilants like cymbals alternatingly piercing or dull, while the high-treble sees a massive peak that adds artificial brilliance to harmonics that you might not hear, depending on your hearing.
These earbuds have impressively well-matched left and right drivers. A slight deviation between the left and right drivers in the mid-mids can cause sounds like voices to feel slightly off-center, but this is subtle and unlikely to be an issue for most listeners.
Although the group delay measurements are poor and we heard some driver rattle during test sweeps, these issues are not audible during real-world music playback and are effectively masked in normal listening.
These earbuds have very good harmonic distortion performance. Distortion is generally low, allowing for clean and clear audio reproduction, even at higher listening levels.
These buds are compatible with 360 Audio, which can be accessed through the companion app, and are designed to create a more 3D, immersive soundstage. There's a head tracking feature, which allows sound to follow your head as you move it. The volume of audio sounds louder than when this feature is off. There doesn't seem to be a difference in sound quality whether this feature is on or off, though.
These are the settings used to test the Samsung Buds 2 Pro. Our results are only valid when using them in this configuration.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 have a similar style to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Truly Wireless. They have egg-shaped buds, but they have a more satin finish rather than a glossy one. They come in three color variants: 'Bora Purple', 'White', and 'Graphite'.
These buds are comfortable. Their design resembles a blend of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Truly Wireless and the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless. Overall, they feel lightweight in the ears and don't go very deeply into your ear. They also don't put much pressure on your ears. Unfortunately, they can create a plunger-like feeling in your ear.
They have good controls. They're easy to use, and controls can be registered on either bud. However, the touch surfaces are very small, and it's easy to accidentally register a command while you're adjusting the earbuds' positioning in your ears. Additionally, commands may not register correctly at times. On the upside, there are beeps to let you know when you've successfully registered a command. There are also different chimes to indicate when you've switched between ANC on and off, as well as transparency mode.
On either bud:
- One tap: Plays and pauses audio.
- Two taps: Skips the track forward.
- Three taps: Skips the track backward.
- Touch and hold for two seconds: Cycles through ANC on, off, and ambient sound, which allows you to hear your environment without pausing your audio.
There aren't volume or voice assistant controls by default. However, you can activate these commands in the app. You can also add Spotify, which launches this app on command.
They're very portable headphones. They're very small, lightweight, and can easily fit into most pockets or bags without an issue.
The charging case is great. Their case is very similar to the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless, but has a satin finish. Overall, the case feels lightweight yet sturdy. There's a light inside the case to indicate the charge of the buds, and another light on the outside indicates the charge of the case. It also supports wireless charging.
They have a good build quality, similar to that of other Samsung earbuds we've tested. They're made of lightweight, sturdy plastic and have an IPX7 rating for resistance against submersion in water. The ear tips are difficult to remove from the earbuds and feel like they could rip over time.
They have good stability. If you want to wear them while working out, they won't move around, especially once you get a good seal. However, the seal can loosen up while you're talking.
- Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 headphones
- Charging case
- 3x tip options
- USB-C to USB-C charging cable
- Manuals
These buds have an excellent full-range noise isolation performance. Their ANC feature helps them block out more ambient sound than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless and the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Truly Wireless. They can cut down bass range noises like the low rumble of bus engines, as well as mid to treble range sounds such as office chatter and the hum of AC units.
They exhibit similarly excellent noise isolation performance in common scenarios. They can reduce a lot of rumbly airplanes and busy street noise. They can also block out a lot of office noise, such as AC units and coworker chatter.
Wind noise differs from sounds like ambient chatter or traffic as it interacts with the ANC's microphones, causing the ANC system to create a loud and annoying sound in response to a sound that doesn't reach your ears. Additionally, the amount and impact of wind noise can vary depending on the angle. Unfortunately, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are prone to a lot of wind noise when the ANC is on. They also lack a wind reduction feature to help reduce it.
They have an excellent leakage performance. Leakage is mostly concentrated in the treble range, but it's not that loud, and the escaping audio sounds fairly thin. If you like to listen to audio at high volumes, others around you won't hear it.
The mic's recording quality is okay. Overall, your voice is fairly easy to understand but sounds a little veiled. While the mic's recorded speech file sounds very similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless, the next-generation Buds2's mic is a bit more pitchy.
Because the three-mic array in each earbud also includes 'voice pickup bone sensors,' which aren't necessarily compatible with our testing rig, we also made a comparison demo recording with a person wearing the buds to see if the sensors make a meaningful difference to the recording quality. Comparing the standard test demo with the unscored human demo, subjectively, we don't hear an improvement, but have a listen for yourself.
Their mic's noise handling performance is poor. The mic struggles to separate your voice from background noise. If you're taking a call from a busy street or office, your voice can get drowned out by louder sounds. The earbuds' voice pickup bone sensors possibly help the buds determine whether you're speaking by detecting your jaw movements to separate your voice from external noise, but our testing rig isn't compatible with the sensor.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro's battery performance is sub-par. The manufacturer advertises them to last five hours continuously, and we measured just under that. Their carrying case supplies roughly 2.6 additional charges if needed, but this is shorter than that of competitors like the Apple AirPods Pro 2, which have four extra charges. Battery life may vary depending on usage. While they don't have a power-saving feature to help conserve battery life when not in use, you can use one bud while the other charges. Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Truly Wireless if you're looking for Samsung buds with a longer continuous battery life.
The Samsung Wearable app is good, but it isn't available on iOS devices. That said, it offers a variety of features for Android users. You can access EQ presets, an earbud fit test, and the 360 Audio feature for a more immersive sound. You can also remap controls and toggle between ANC on, off, and ambient sound. There's a 'Game Mode', which helps lower latency on mobile devices, but this feature is only available on compatible Samsung devices.
In addition to the Samsung Wearable app, you can also access the Galaxy Buds app on Windows. It offers many of the same features as the mobile app, like EQ presets, control remapping, and noise control. However, this app doesn't have a low-latency mode.
You can't use these headphones wired. A USB-C to USB-C cable is included for charging the case.
The Samsung Buds 2 Pro's Bluetooth connectivity is satisfactory. Unlike the Status Between 3ANC True Wireless, these buds don't support multi-device pairing, so you can only stay connected to one device at a time. They also have high latency on PCs, so you'll notice a delay between your audio and video if you're gaming or watching a movie on PC. However, they have lower latency with iOS and Android devices, so you won't have the same issue watching a video on your phone. They also support Google Fast Pair, making them a worthwhile consideration if you're looking for the best earbuds for Android. They have a 'Game Mode' only accessible on Samsung phones via the Samsung Wearable app. With Game Mode, they have low latency, similar to their performance on Android phones when that mode isn't enabled. Also, keep in mind that some devices and apps compensate for latency.
These headphones also support Seamless, Samsung's proprietary codec, which the manufacturer claims improves audio quality. However, it's only available on select Samsung devices, and we don't have a device that can currently test it. These headphones can also connect to compatible Samsung TVs. We measured 189ms of latency when connected to our Samsung Q80T, but didn't notice any delays while watching TV. If you need to take a call, audio will switch from the TV to your phone and resume once the call is over.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have full audio and mic compatibility with Bluetooth-enabled PCs. However, you can't connect these buds to your PC in any other way.