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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review: My Ears Are Happy Now
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Rolex
August 24, 2022 at 4:58 pm
No real multipoint, no real integrated equalizer, a proprietary audio codec that only works on Samsung devices with at least One-Ui 4.0, average autonomy but an increase in price 🤔
Samsung is increasingly becoming everything I hate about Apple, closed ecosystem.
I’m a Samsung fan, but today it’s easier for me to recommend the Huawei Freebuds Pro 1 / 2, OnePlus Buds pro or the Pixel Buds Pro than the Galaxy Buds Pro 1 / 2.
By wanting to play it Apple and close its ecosystem, Samsung does not realize it but in the process of opening a boulevard to Google.
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A J
August 24, 2022 at 5:08 pm
My four year old Bose ear buds can connect to two devices simultaneously. Why is it so hard?
Dave Morales
August 24, 2022 at 5:14 pm
My quick comparison of the Galaxy Buds Pro 2 vs Pixel Buds Pro:
Galaxy Pro 2 pros over Pixels:
1. They seem to fit ear better, easier to get a good seal
2. They have an EQ that sounds great. Pixels don’t have that…yet
3. Auto volume lower option when you start talking so you don’t have to pause when you start talking to someone
4. Noise cancellation seems better
5. 360, directional audio. Another feature Pixels *might* get in the future.
Pixel Bud Pro pros over Galaxy Pro 2:
1. Google assistant is seamlessly integrated, regardless of phone brand. Just say “hey Google” like you would with any Google/Android device and you get answers right in your ear. Samsung has Bixby 🙄
2. Pixels have true multipoint connections, meaning any other BT connection (computer, tablet) will seamlessly switch the audio between devices. Galaxy buds only do that with other Samsung devices that are logged in with Samsung account.
3. Pixels have swipe controls for volume. Galaxy buds require that you assign the volume functions to taps, which then you lose other functions.
4. Pixels have longer advertised battery life, though I am still testing that.
In summary, this is a tough call. The Galaxy buds sound a tad better IMO, but that could change when the Pixels get EQ settings thru firmware. I love certain feature options with both. I love the multipoint switching with the Pixels while at work going back and forth between my computer and phone, and the swipe volume is so intuitively easy to use. But The Galaxy’s seal better and the auto volume lowering when I talk is so convenient. Truth is, I wish these ear buds could have a baby and have all the feature sets in one device. I’m torn.
H3erobrine Notch
August 24, 2022 at 6:18 pm
I have the Samsung buds pro and the 3d audio is buggy and doesn’t work. The only thing great is the audio, anc, and battery life which is quite basic in terms of the latest headphones. So it doesn’t really exceed my expectations
Thi Henry
August 24, 2022 at 6:38 pm
Samsung bud pro 5 hr battery suck…… apparently people hasn’t used the airpod pro yet but it apple so they get all the pass in the world.
EvilestMinion
August 24, 2022 at 6:47 pm
the fact that you can’t connect 2 devices like a phone and computer is an automatic deal breaker for me. my 5 year old Jabra earbuds had this feature.
but I feel like their noise cancelation and sound could be better than the pixel buds
Eric Granström
August 24, 2022 at 6:55 pm
Thanks for another great review! I got the Buds pro for free with my S22+ preorder and have been using them since, till today (this evening) when my Buds2 Pro arrived. My experience with the original Pro’s. At first the buds pro were a bit uncomfortable but my ears adjusted to this, but I often have to re-adjust them when using them, the fit was always “ok” but never perfect . With the buds2 pro I dont have this problem anymore, as you said the biggest upgrade is the fit. It feels very secure and because of this the sound also sounds better produced, with a tighter seal. The ANC is much better compared to the old buds pro in my opinion but I havent had too much time to test these out properly just yet. I also got the Buds2 pro at a great discount paying only roughly 1350 SEK for them, or about 130$ and I got a free Fast wireless charger duo too as part of the preorder deal. I think it was well worth it!
Eric "Q" Hochuli
August 24, 2022 at 6:58 pm
I am going to give these a shot, upgrading from the beans.
Carson's World
August 24, 2022 at 7:10 pm
Got these for $100 canadian! What a steal
MiracleWarriors
August 24, 2022 at 7:48 pm
Does it still uses proprietary ear tips ?
Olatunji Ajilore
August 24, 2022 at 8:01 pm
Hey.. are you sure about the Smartthjngs Find information you gave here? Samsung says BOTH the buds and the case can be tracked in real time by virtue of beeping sounds.
Andrey Bagliy
August 24, 2022 at 8:04 pm
I paid 203 euro in EU 😅 and it’s 153 dollars in US. I got ripped off ha
J Taylor
August 24, 2022 at 8:31 pm
Just got these in today. I’ve had the first Buds, Buds 2, and Buds Live. Also have the Sony XM4 Cans. These sound wonderful. ANC on these is heads above everything else I’ve tried for buds. Close to the XM4s. 360 audio has a way to go. They look very sleek as well. Can’t speak to battery life just yet. 5hrs is reported to be very conservative. More of 6-7 unless you’re going all out the whole 5hrs. Overall I’m happy with the promos provided by Samsung on these. Trading in the G1 buds for 75$ off. On top of another 15$ or so for Military. Around 150 for me with tax. Having these will move my 2nd favorite, the Lives, to work as my work buds. I also noticed that these Buds 2 Pro required no Metronome manipulation for me to have synced audiovideo on this YT video. In the past, I’ve usually had to advance that by 1 click to get it just right. ✌️
Castaway
August 24, 2022 at 8:49 pm
I wish there was more media attention about how these (and the previous Buds Pro) causes allergic reactions in people’s ears. They changed to nickel in the last earbuds and have caused a lot of problems with nickel allergies and Samsung won’t admit fault
Nguyen Huu
August 24, 2022 at 9:48 pm
Hi . Thanks for the test. How are you sure the codec used is the Samsung Seamless?
Yusuf R. Prawirasoetisna
August 24, 2022 at 9:53 pm
Glad to see your review again, David. It’s been a while. great review
CristianoYL
August 24, 2022 at 9:56 pm
The autoswitching was pretty reliable with calls and basic apps. I’m always having trouble with zoom audios not coming through earphones. Not sure if it’s android/samsung/zoom. I’ve tried with Sony headphones too, so it’s probably not because of the buds.
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August 24, 2022 at 10:25 pm
외이도염 이야기가 심심치않게 나오던데 귀는 괜찮으신가요?
Kerim Yavuz
August 24, 2022 at 10:30 pm
Wow this dude is spot on with my experience
Michael
August 24, 2022 at 10:54 pm
I wasn’t necessarily in the market for new ear buds, but these grabbed my attention. Thanks for the review.
akulina mackenzie
August 24, 2022 at 10:55 pm
No better fit than bose, don’t disappear, walking around, bought a lot, I don’t trust any other commercial blah anymore. all fall out in critical situations ! 🧟♂️🧟♂️🧟♂️
ellin singer
August 24, 2022 at 11:28 pm
i have the buds pro and it took me a long time till i found the right ear tips so that they are now comfy, but i always have to push them back in and make adjustments, they have fallen out on several occasions, i only care about fit and transparent mode, so i’m wondering if anyone out here can address those two
Zombl337
August 25, 2022 at 12:02 am
im still rockin my Galaxy Buds + until they puke. they still work great
r3con woo
August 25, 2022 at 12:16 am
im upgrading from buds pro to buds2 pro for the better fit but that’s it.
Nestor Isaac Estoque
August 25, 2022 at 1:34 am
Galaxy Buds+’s 11-hour battery life was legit. I remember using that in the beginning of the pandemic in my classes so I was non-stop in calls the whole day. They still had bettery by the end of the day.
ideym
August 25, 2022 at 5:13 am
Mine, left earbud only last 2 hours and the right 6.
Cem Korkmaz
August 25, 2022 at 1:36 am
For me the fit is the biggest issue. I ordered new buds2 pro because of this. Buds pros were coming out of my ears once I m running and I was having volume issues because of the filters inside. I m hoping to sort out these problems at least.
Eric Jaye
August 25, 2022 at 2:46 am
Do I drop $150 on the pro’s because my bud 2’s fall out of my right ear?
Swiss Butkus
August 25, 2022 at 3:00 am
Good to know, the buds live are easily the worse in the lineup…can never stay in the ear and always loses sound quality/grill buildup
Mike Diezel
August 25, 2022 at 4:47 am
does it have Google fast pair?
Brad Berryman
August 25, 2022 at 4:56 am
This isn’t the second version of the galaxy buds pro. Its the pro version of the galaxy buds 2
But I like this review. Covers a lot of things others don’t.
ideym
August 25, 2022 at 5:00 am
And the pixel Buds pro review?
Dingo Mars
August 25, 2022 at 5:21 am
I was a bud pro user, but the fit was my problem. So I downgraded to the buds 2. I will upgrade to the buds 2 pros since it has the pro features and is smaller than the previous pro buds. Thanks 🙏
Tarickque Hines
August 25, 2022 at 5:59 am
These arent a upgrade to the galaxy buds pro… its the buds 2 upgrade hence the name… galaxy buds
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Petros Katenidis
August 25, 2022 at 10:01 am
Let me ask you this compare them to the galaxy buds +how much of an upgrade are
ShakMackiieTV
August 25, 2022 at 10:11 am
these buds 2 pros are amazing no exaggeration, the sound quality and volume connected with the s22 ultra is amazing 🙌🏽
Kalen G
August 25, 2022 at 12:18 pm
Auto switching works well with my Tab S8 and was pretty seamless.
SC2point0
August 25, 2022 at 3:03 pm
David rocking the purple shirt to accesorize with the Bora Purple Buds2 Pro. Gotta coordinate lol. 👌🏾
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Daniel Irwin
August 25, 2022 at 3:06 pm
I went from the buds+ to the pros but for some reason I’m allergic to the plastic that the pros are made of so I guess most important thing I want to know is are these made of the same type of material?
Kelsyn Rooks
August 25, 2022 at 4:55 pm
Amazon Music player will show Audio Codec information from source>phone>headphones and I can confirm it shows 24-bit with Buds 2 Pro 🙂
DvN
August 25, 2022 at 5:33 pm
Man I’m still on buds live lol .I need to get with the times.. Can’t keep up with these annual updates
CYBERTECH UG
August 25, 2022 at 6:31 pm
Bro is tough n streets
Technology is Awesome
August 25, 2022 at 7:05 pm
I don’t think there is enough improvement for me to upgrade from my galaxy buds pro to the galaxy buds 2 pro.
James Benson
August 25, 2022 at 7:28 pm
Can you use transparency mode with just one earbud in? Last year’s version you had to have both earbuds in to use transparency mode.
MrMikemontei
August 25, 2022 at 8:36 pm
the question Is are they worth the 230 price
Encryption
August 25, 2022 at 9:18 pm
Man came pimped and ready with the lavander button down to match.
Kylie Gangwish
August 25, 2022 at 10:08 pm
Excellent review 🤌✨
Gaurav Bora
August 25, 2022 at 11:14 pm
I wish they have improved on battery than other features . 5 hours with anc thats too expensive earbuds sorry
Adam Frost
August 26, 2022 at 12:22 am
Got these today and one earbud doesn’t even work. Great quality control Samsung.
Edzoor Tau
August 26, 2022 at 12:39 am
ANC on Samsung isn’t as expected. Sony is number 1 and works flawlessly
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