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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless Headphones Review

Tested using Methodology v1.7
Review updated Oct 17, 2023 at 09:16 am
Latest change: Writing modified Nov 12, 2024 at 01:43 pm
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless Picture
7.1
Neutral Sound
7.9
Commute/Travel
8.1
Sports/Fitness
7.1
Office
5.5
Wireless Gaming
5.4
Wired Gaming
6.2
Phone Calls
These headphones were replaced by the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Truly Wireless

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless are the upgraded variant of the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless. Samsung hasn't changed much regarding the Buds2 low battery life and mic quality. However, one positive change is the improvement of the 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

7.1 Neutral Sound

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 are decent for neutral sound. Out of the box, they have an excited sound profile. They pack in extra thump and boom, thanks to their overemphasized bass. To balance this, the treble range is also elevated, resulting in bright vocals and instruments, although they sound harsh in vocal-centric content. You can customize their sound using their companion apps' EQ presets, though. If you like to listen to hi-res audio, you can also use Seamless codec to improve audio quality over Bluetooth, but it's only available on compatible Samsung devices.

Pros
  • EQ presets available via companion apps.
Cons
  • Bad passive soundstage.
7.9 Commute/Travel

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 are great for commute and travel. 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 six hours may not last through transatlantic flights, but luckily, their carrying case supplies an additional 2.6 charges if you need it.

Pros
  • Comfortable and well-built design.
  • Excellent noise isolation performance.
Cons
  • Bad passive soundstage.
8.1 Sports/Fitness

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are great 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.

Pros
  • Stable in-ear fit.
  • Comfortable and well-built design.
Cons
  • Bad passive soundstage.
7.1 Office

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are decent for office use. These buds can reduce distractions like background chit-chat and traffic outside your window so you can 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.

Pros
  • Comfortable and well-built design.
  • Excellent noise isolation performance.
Cons
  • Sub-par overall microphone performance.
  • No multi-device pairing.
5.5 Wireless Gaming

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.

5.4 Wired Gaming

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are Bluetooth-only headphones; you can't use them wired.

6.2 Phone Calls

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are mediocre for phone calls. Their integrated mic does an okay job recording your voice clearly but struggles to separate your voice from background noise. If you're taking a call from a busy street, your voice can be drowned out. On the upside, these buds have an ANC system. It does an excellent job of blocking out ambient noise like office chatter and the hum of AC units.

Pros
  • Comfortable and well-built design.
  • Excellent noise isolation performance.
Cons
  • Sub-par overall microphone performance.
  • No multi-device pairing.
  • 7.1 Neutral Sound
  • 7.9 Commute/Travel
  • 8.1 Sports/Fitness
  • 7.1 Office
  • 5.5 Wireless Gaming
  • 5.4 Wired Gaming
  • 6.2 Phone Calls
  1. Updated Nov 12, 2024:

    We added a reference to the Best Wireless Earbuds For Android article in the Bluetooth Connection box.

  2. Updated Aug 07, 2024: In response to a community question about the 'voice pickup bone sensors,' we added a second demo of the microphone system to Recording Quality and noted it in Noise Handling, but the scores are unchanged.
  3. Updated Apr 04, 2024: We've retested ANC Wind Handling with updated methodology.
  4. Updated Apr 04, 2024: The following test groups have been updated following Test Bench 1.7: Noise Isolation - Full Range, Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios, and ANC Wind Handling. There have also been text changes made throughout the review, including to product comparisons to match these results.
  5. Updated Apr 04, 2024: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.7, which updates our Noise Isolation test. We've also expanded the scope of this test to include Common Scenarios in addition to Voice Handling and Wind Handling.
  6. Updated Jan 26, 2024: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.6 , which updates how we measure latency. We've updated and renamed the following test groups: Wired Connection, Bluetooth Connection, and Wireless Connection (Dongle). We've also added new codec latency measurements and provided an audio sample of recorded latency.
  7. Updated Nov 21, 2023: We've retested all the Sound tests using firmware R510XXU0AWI2, which resulted in a slightly different frequency response than previous measurements. We've also added a frequency response comparison between ANC on and off in Sound Profile.
  8. Updated Nov 10, 2023: We've added a comparison between these earbuds and the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Truly Wireless in < a href="#test_407">Battery.
  9. Updated Oct 17, 2023: Made minor edits to the text to bring it up to date.
  10. Updated May 19, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Status Between 3ANC True Wireless in Bluetooth.
  11. Updated Mar 06, 2023: These headphones are now compatible with the Galaxy Buds app on Windows. As a result, we've raised the scoring of App Support from '7.0' to '7.5'.
  12. Updated Dec 05, 2022: We've retested all of theSound results as we originally had an improper fit, causing a dip in the mid-range. With a proper fit, we could eliminate this dip, and the scoring of these tests has changed. We have also corrected an error saying that the buds came with a USB-A to USB-C cable in In the Box.
  13. Updated Nov 23, 2022: We have added a comparison between these headphones and the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Truly Wireless in Battery.
  14. Updated Oct 18, 2022: Review published.
  15. Updated Oct 13, 2022: Early access published.
  16. Updated Oct 05, 2022: Our testers have started testing this product.
  17. Updated Sep 06, 2022: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  18. Updated Aug 11, 2022: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

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 here. If you come across another variant, please let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.

Compared To Other Headphones

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 are the upgraded variant of the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless. They support Bluetooth 5.3 and have an improved noise isolation performance, which is good if you need earbuds for a noisy office or your commute. They also support Seamless, Samsung'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.

Check out our recommendations for the best noise cancelling earbuds, the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds, and the best Samsung headphones.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless are the upgraded variant of the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless. While both buds are comfortable and well-built, the Pro have a higher IP certification of IPX7 and a significantly better noise isolation performance. They also support Bluetooth 5.3. However, the original Buds2 sound more neutral overall, which some users may prefer. Their bass range is less overemphasized, so mixes have adequate thump, punch, and warmth without cluttering the mids. You still may enjoy the Pro's excited sound though. The extra bass feels energetic while vocals and instruments are bright, thanks to added treble.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Truly Wireless

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless are slightly better in-ear headphones than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Truly Wireless, but the differences are minor. While both buds are comfortable and well-built, the Buds2 Pro have a significantly better noise isolation performance, and their companion app offers more features. They also have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. 

Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless and the Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless have different strengths. The Samsung headphones are more comfortable and have a more neutral overall sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their ANC can block out a superior amount of ambient noise. However, the Sony headphones are better built and have a longer lasting continuous battery life. Their companion app also offers a graphic EQ to help you customize their sound.

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Truly Wireless

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless have a few more extra features than the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Truly Wireless. 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 have a better overall microphone performance. Their battery life is better, too.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Truly Wireless

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Truly Wireless have a slight edge over the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless, 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 headphones have EQ presets, which some users may prefer to adjust their sound to their liking.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Truly Wireless

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Truly Wireless have different strengths and, depending on your preference, you may enjoy either one. While both buds are well-built and comfortable, the Samsung have a significantly better noise isolation performance and can access a spatial audio feature for a more immersive sound experience. However, the OnePlus support multi-device pairing and have a better overall battery performance.

Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless

The Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless are better in-ears than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable, the Apple headphones are better built and have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their overall battery performance is better. They also have an H1 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices. However, the Samsung headphones have a better noise isolation performance, and their companion app offers EQ presets to help you customize their sound. 

Beats Fit Pro True Wireless

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless and the Beats Fit Pro True Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. While both buds are well-built, the Samsung headphones are more comfortable and can block out slightly more ambient sound, and their companion app offers EQ presets to help you adjust their sound. However, the Beats have a slightly better battery performance. They also have an H1 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better in-ears than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable and well-built, the Jabra headphones have a more flat and neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their battery life is better too. Their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you customize their sound, and they support multi-device pairing, meaning you can stay connected with up to two devices at a time. However, the Samsung headphones have a significantly better noise isolation performance.

Beats Studio Buds + True Wireless

The Beats Studio Buds + True Wireless and the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless are very comparable in-ear headphones, with the Samsung being just slightly better overall. The Beats have a flatter, more even bass response, so kick drums are thumpy without being muddy. But the Samsung have a flatter mid-range that doesn't get as harsh as the Beats and its companion app has EQ presets for customizing your sound. The Samsung's ANC is also better at blocking out the rumble of bus engines. On the other hand, the Beats have a slightly better mic and a longer continuous battery life.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless offer quite a few features limited to Samsung's ecosystem compared to the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3. That includes the Samsung Seamless Bluetooth codec and an Android-only app. They have a more neutral sound profile by default and can block out significantly more background noise. On the other hand, the Sennheiser have the same compatibility regardless of whether you use iOS or Android. They have a much greater continuous battery life, and a mic with better noise handling. You can customize the EQ with more options than just presets as well.

Status Between 3ANC True Wireless

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless are better buds than the Status Between 3ANC True Wireless. While both buds are well-built, the Samsung are more comfortable and have a virtual soundstage feature to help immerse you in your audio. Their ANC also does a better job of blocking background noise across the range. However, the Status support multi-device pairing, their companion app offers a more robust EQ to help you customize their sound to your liking, and their battery performance is significantly better.

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Test Results

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Design
Design
Style
Type In-ear
Enclosure Closed-Back
Wireless Truly Wireless
Transducer Dynamic

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 have a similar style to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Truly Wireless. They have egg-shaped buds but have a more satin finish rather than glossy. They come in three color variants: 'Bora Purple', 'White', and 'Graphite'.

7.5
Design
Comfort
Weight 0.02 lbs
Clamping Force
0 lbs

These buds are comfortable. Their design feels like a mix 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.

7.6
Design
Controls
OS Compatibility
Not OS specific
Ease Of Use Decent
Feedback Good
Call/Music Control Yes
Volume Control Yes
Microphone Control No
Channel Mixing
No
Noise Cancelling Control On/Off
Talk-Through
On/Off
Additional Controls Voice Assistant

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. Also, sometimes, commands don't register correctly. 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 and 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.

9.5
Design
Portability
L 1.3" (3.2 cm)
W 1.1" (2.7 cm)
H 0.8" (2.1 cm)
Volume 1.10 in³ (18.00 cm³)
Transmitter Required No

They're very portable headphones. They're very small, lightweight, and can easily fit into most pockets or bags without an issue.

8.0
Design
Case
Type Hard case
L 2.0" (5.1 cm)
W 2.0" (5.1 cm)
H 1.1" (2.8 cm)
Volume 4.39 in³ (72.00 cm³)

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 buds' charge, and there's one light on the outside to indicate the case's charge. It also supports wireless charging.

7.5
Design
Build Quality

They have a good build quality, like 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.

7.5
Design
Stability

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.

Design
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Design
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Design
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Design
In The Box

  • Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 headphones
  • Charging case
  • 3x tip options
  • USB-C to USB-C charging cable
  • Manuals

Sound
Sound
Sound Profile
Bass Amount
1.08 dB
Treble Amount
-0.22 dB

Using firmware R510XXU0AWI2 and with ANC on, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 have a slightly excited sound that delivers extra bass. Vocals and instruments, in comparison, are bright and detailed in mixes to stand out from the bass. However, they can also sound harsh, particularly when listening to vocal-centric content like podcasts. If you prefer a different sound, their companion apps offer EQ presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking.

Unfortunately, our unit's firmware was auto-updated when connected to our Android phone, so we weren't able to run a pre-firmware update spot check, and don't have the results of our original firmware with ANC and Ambient Sound off. However, you can see a comparison of frequency responses when the ANC is on versus off using firmware R510XXU0AWI2 here. Overall, there's a little more bass when the ANC is on, as well as a dip in the high-mid compared to ANC off, which weakens vocals and instruments a bit. However, subjectively, ANC off doesn't result in lower audio quality, and the difference in sound can be due to the lack of active noise cancelling and a slight difference in sound profile.

8.6
Sound
Frequency Response Consistency
Avg. Std. Deviation
0.29 dB

Their frequency response consistency is excellent. Once you get a good fit, you won't experience significant deviations in bass and treble delivery.

Sound
Raw Frequency Response
8.1
Sound
Bass Accuracy
Std. Err.
2.79 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
10 Hz
Low-Bass
3.37 dB
Mid-Bass
2.84 dB
High-Bass
3.21 dB

These buds have great bass accuracy. The entire range is overemphasized but still very flat. Mixes have extra thump, boom, and warmth. However, the extra bass muddies vocals and instruments.

8.4
Sound
Mid Accuracy
Std. Err.
2.12 dB
Low-Mid
3.2 dB
Mid-Mid
0.23 dB
High-Mid
0.75 dB

The Samsung Buds Pro 2's mid accuracy is great. For the most part, the range is flat and neutral, so in songs like Iron by Woodkid, vocals and instruments sound clear and natural throughout the mix. That said, there's some overemphasis from the bass range creeping into the mid range, which muddies and clutters the mix.

7.7
Sound
Treble Accuracy
Std. Err.
3.44 dB
Low-Treble
3.02 dB
Mid-Treble
0.42 dB
High-Treble
1.28 dB

The Samsung Buds2 Pro have good treble accuracy. The treble is a bit overemphasized across the range to compensate for the extra bass, so vocals and instruments are detailed but harsh. Sibilants like cymbals are bright but not piercing.

8.3
Sound
Peaks/Dips
Peaks
1.02 dB
Dips
1.19 dB

They control their sound profile very well. There's a bit of mismatch present between the L/R drivers, particularly in the mid-range. However, for the most part, it's somewhat minor. A peak in the low-mid slightly clutters vocals and instruments, while a dip in the mid-to-high-mid is more prominent in the right driver and nudges them backward. That said, a dip in the high-mid affects the left driver more, weakening vocals and instruments. A peak in the low-treble primarily affects both drivers makes the upper harmonics of vocals and instruments sound harsh, while the uneven mid-treble turns sibilants like cymbals alternatingly weak and piercing.

8.6
Sound
Imaging
Weighted Group Delay
0.14
Weighted Phase Mismatch
2.8
Weighted Amplitude Mismatch
1.55
Weighted Frequency Mismatch
1.2

The imaging performance is excellent. Samsung's higher-end products generally have well-matched drivers, which indicates the brand's good ergonomics and quality control. Our unit's L/R drivers are matched in group delay, phase, and frequency response, which is important for the accurate localization of sound objects like voices in the stereo image. A bump in the phase response's mid-range makes audio skew slightly to the left and sound a little louder than the right driver. There's also a slight amplitude mismatch present, which can cause issues with the balance of the stereo image. These issues can be audible with real-life content but are still quite minor and won't be very distracting. Imaging varies from unit to unit, so you may have a different experience.

0.7
Sound
Passive Soundstage
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)
N/A
PRTF Size (Avg.)
N/A
PRTF Distance
N/A
Openness
1.2
Acoustic Space Excitation
1.6

Their passive soundstage is bad, which is expected for in-ear headphones. To create an out-of-head listening experience, your outer ear has to be activated by sound resonances. However, earbuds bypass the outer ear by design, so the soundstage seems closed-off, small, and as if sound is coming from inside your head.

2.9
Sound
Virtual Soundstage
Head Modeling
No
Speaker Modeling
On/Off
Room Ambience
No
Head Tracking
On/Off
Virtual Surround
360 Audio

These buds are compatible with 360 Audio, which you can access in the companion app, and is intended to create 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.

8.4
Sound
Weighted Harmonic Distortion
WHD @ 90
0.169
WHD @ 100
0.065

They have a great weighted harmonic distortion performance. Distortion falls within good limits, resulting in clean and pure audio reproduction.

Sound
Test Settings
Firmware
R510XXU0AV17
Power
On
Connection
Bluetooth 5.0
Codec
SBC, 16-bit, 48kHz
EQ
Normal
ANC
On
Tip/Pad
Silicone (small)
Microphone
Integrated

These are the settings used to test the Samsung Buds 2 Pro. Our results are only valid when using them in this configuration.

Isolation
8.5
Isolation
Noise Isolation - Full Range
Noise Cancelling Yes
Overall Attenuation
-22.38 dB
Bass
-20.95 dB
Mid
-23.82 dB
Treble
-22.51 dB

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.

8.7
Isolation
Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
Airplane Noise Attenuation
-19.91 dB
Airplane Noise Isolation Audio
Office Noise Attenuation
-19.97 dB
Office Noise Isolation Audio
Street Noise Attenuation
-21.52 dB
Street Noise Isolation Audio

They have a similarly excellent noise isolation performance when it comes to common scenarios. They can reduce a lot of rumbly airplanes and busy street noise. They can also block out a lot of office noise, like AC units and coworker chit-chat.

Isolation
Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
Female Voice 1
Male Voice 1
Female Voice 2
Male Voice 2
Isolation
ANC Wind Handling
ANC Wind Noise

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. In addition, 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.

8.6
Isolation
Leakage
Leakage Audio
Overall Leakage @ 1ft
30.07 dB

They have an excellent leakage performance. Leakage is mostly concentrated in the treble range, but it's not that loud, and escaping audio sounds fairly thin. If you like to listen to audio at high volumes, others around you won't hear it.

Microphone
Microphone
Microphone Style
Integrated
Yes
In-Line
No
Boom
No
Detachable Boom
No
Mic Yes
6.5
Microphone
Recording Quality
Recorded Speech
LFE
20 Hz
FR Std. Dev.
5.41 dB
HFE
2,751.68 Hz
Weighted THD
0.876
Gain
2.05 dB

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.

4.7
Microphone
Noise Handling
SpNR
3.91 dB
Noise Gate
Always On
Speech + Pink Noise Handling
4.5
Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample
Speech + Subway Noise Handling
5.0
Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample

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.

Active Features
5.9
Active Features
Battery
Battery Type
Rechargable
Continuous Battery Life
4.8 hrs
Additional Charges
2.6
Total Battery Life
17.3 hrs
Charge Time
1.1 hrs
Power-Saving Feature
No
Audio While Charging
Yes
Passive Playback
No
Charging Port USB-C

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 you need it, but this is shorter than that of competitors like the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Truly Wireless, which have four extra charges. Keep in mind that battery life can vary depending on use. 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.

7.5
Active Features
App Support
App Name Samsung Wearable
iOS No
Android Yes
macOS No
Windows Yes
Equalizer
Presets
ANC Control
On/Off
Mic Control No
Room Effects
No
Playback Control
No
Button Mapping Yes
Surround Support
Yes

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.

Connectivity
0
Connectivity
Wired Connection
Analog Audio
No
USB Audio
No
Detachable
No
Length
N/A
Connector
No Wired Option
Latency - Analog
N/A
Latency - USB
N/A
Recorded Latency
N/A
Recorded Latency Connection No Wired Audio

You can't use these headphones wired. There's a USB-C to USB-C cable included for charging the case.

6.2
Connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Bluetooth Version
5.3
Multi-Device Pairing
No
Quick Pair (Android)
Yes
Quick Pair (iOS)
No
Line Of Sight Range
196.85 ft (60.00 m)
Latency - SBC
361 ms
Latency - aptX
N/A
Latency - aptX Adaptive (High Quality)
N/A
Latency - aptX Adaptive (Low Latency)
N/A
Latency - LDAC
N/A
Recorded Latency
Recorded Latency Codec SBC
AAC Support
Yes

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, so they're worth considering 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 with Android phones when you're not using that mode. Also, keep in mind that some devices and apps compensate for latency.

These headphones also support Seamless, Samsung's proprietary codec, which the manufacturer advertises to improve 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.

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Connectivity
Wireless Connection (Dongle)
Line Of Sight Range
N/A
Latency - Dongle
N/A
Recorded Latency
N/A
Connectivity
PC Compatibility
Analog
No
Wired USB
No
Non-BT Wireless
No

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.

Connectivity
PlayStation Compatibility
PS4 Analog
No
PS4 Wired USB
No
PS4 Non-BT Wireless
No
PS5 Analog
No
PS5 Wired USB
No
PS5 Non-BT Wireless
No
Connectivity
Xbox Compatibility
Xbox One Analog
No
Xbox One Wired USB
No
Xbox One Non-BT Wireless
No
Xbox Series X|S Analog
No
Xbox Series X|S Wired USB
No
Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless
No
2.2
Connectivity
Base/Dock
Type
Charging Case
USB Input
No
Line In
No
Line Out
No
Optical Input
No
RCA Input
No
Dock Charging
Yes
Power Supply
USB-C

These buds come with a carrying case that holds roughly 2.6 additional charges. It supports wireless charging and has a USB-C input to recharge it.