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Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Released August 2022

Compact in-ear wireless earbuds with two-way speakers, active noise cancelling and additional features for compatible Galaxy devices.

Type: In-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Battery: 5 h
With case: 18 h
Best codec: Samsung Seamless Codec
Weight: 5.5 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the compact design and effective noise cancelling, while finding battery endurance limited and many features restricted to Samsung devices. Sound verdicts differ; TechRadar and SoundGuys like the detailed presentation, whereas What Hi-Fi? finds dynamics compressed and bass poorly defined. SoundGuys also criticises limited control customisation and the lack of a custom equaliser.

From soundguys.com, techradar.com and whathifi.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type: In-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Transparency mode: Yes
Spatial audio with head tracking: Yes
Bluetooth codecs: SBC, AAC and Samsung Seamless Codec
Drivers: Custom coaxial two-way speaker with woofer and tweeter; AirVent pressure relief
Noise cancelling detail: Three high-SNR microphones per earbud; Voice Detect switches off ANC and activates Ambient Sound when the wearer speaks, when enabled in Galaxy Wearable
Audio features: SSC HiFi supports 24-bit audio with Galaxy devices running One UI 4.0 or later; app support varies. 360 Audio requires Galaxy phone/tablet with One UI 3.1 or later, or selected Samsung TVs; enhanced head tracking and direct multi-channel need One UI 4.1.1 or later. Firmware added 360 Audio Recording in January 2023 for Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 with One UI 5.0 or later, and joining Auracast broadcasts in October 2023 with a supported Auracast Assistant device. Auracast source/assistant device and software restrictions apply.
Hearing health: Neck Stretch Reminder; July 2023 firmware added Extra-high ambient volume with five levels rather than three

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim): Up to 5 hours
With the case: Up to 18 hours
Wireless charging: Yes
Battery life detail: Typical capacities of 61 mAh per earbud and 515 mAh for the case; rated capacities 58 mAh and 500 mAh. Up to 8 hours music with ANC off; calls up to 3.5 hours per earbud or 14 hours including the case with ANC on. Samsung playback tests used preproduction earbuds and a recent Galaxy phone; results depend on settings and use.
Charging case: USB-C and wireless charging, confirmed by SoundGuys; Wireless PowerShare with compatible phones

Design

Weight (each earbud): 5.5 g
Water and sweat resistance: IPX7
Bluetooth: 5.3
Two devices at once: No
Controls: Touch controls for playback, calls and configurable touch-and-hold actions; Bixby voice wake-up requires a Samsung account and network connection, with country/language restrictions
Microphones: Six high-SNR microphones in total; Voice Pickup Unit
Fit and ear tips: Three ear-tip sizes; fit test in Galaxy Wearable
Case weight: 43.4 g
Dimensions: Earbuds 21.6 × 19.9 × 18.7 mm; case 50.2 × 50.1 × 27.7 mm (H × W × D as Samsung lists)
Water resistance detail: Earbuds tested in up to 1 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not for beach or pool use. Case is not water resistant; dry buds before charging.
Works with: Basic Bluetooth audio with other devices; Galaxy Wearable app is Android-only. Auto Switch transfers a connection between supported Galaxy devices signed into a Samsung account rather than Bluetooth multipoint (SoundGuys). Phones/tablets need One UI 4.1.1 or later, Galaxy Book Samsung Settings 6.0.0 or later, and Galaxy Watch4 or later; TV switching is restricted to calls and supported models/firmware. Galaxy AI interpretation runs on a compatible Galaxy phone, requires account login and sometimes language-pack downloads; Live Translate additionally requires a network connection and Samsung Phone app.
Colours: Graphite; White; Bora Purple
In the box: Earbuds; charging case; three ear-tip sizes; USB-C cable