Now Samsung had a great run at the wireless earbuds brands. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and the recently discontinued but still available Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a lot in common. According to Samsung, they're a15% smaller than the Bud Prot at 5.5grams (per earbud) versus 6.3 grams. They also boast an IPX7 rating, so in addition to withstanding sweat, they may survive a plunge into water for up to 30 minutes.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Galaxy Buds Pro feature end-to-end 24-bit high resolution "hi-fi" sound quality. That means the buds will fully decode and play 24-bit audio files from music streaming services. They are running One UI 4.0 or higher.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Bud Pro
| Model | Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Galaxy Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.9 x 21.6 x 18.7 mm | 19.5 x 20.5 x 20.8 mm |
| Weight | 5.5g | 6.3g |
| Battery life | 5 hours with ANC, additional 13 hours in case | 5 hours with ANC, additional 13 hours in case |
| Drivers | 10mm driver + 5.3 mm tweeter | 11mm driver + 6.5mm tweeter |
| Supported codecs | SCB, ACC, Samsung Seamless Codec HiFi | SCB, AAC, Samsung Scalable |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Price | $229 | $119 |
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro vs Galaxy Buds Pro: Features Compare
Both generations of Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have broadly similar feature sets. Each has active noise cancelation, but thanks in part to new, high-quality microphones, the Buds 2 Pro's are just a little more effective. They've also both got in-ear detection, single earbud listening with either bud, fast device switching between Samsung Phones and tablets, and an option to lower your media's volume and switch on transparency mode when your voice is detected, facilitating quick interactions with people around you.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro vs Galaxy Buds Pro Sound Quality Compare
The original Buds Pro are nicely balanced, not over- or understating any part of the frequency range, with a detailed midrange. But the whole package remains unsatisfying, sounding bland and undemonstrative. Their overall tonality is matter-of-fact, their dynamic ability is mild in the extreme, and their ability to properly attack a tune is basically non-existent.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Battery life compare
The battery life of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is almost the same as Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro provides 4 hours and 50 minutes of playtime, and the Galaxy Buds Pro provides 4 hours and 48 minutes of battery life with ANC on.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds are charged by USB-C cable, wirelessly from a Qi mat, or with the PowerShare feature from a Samsung phone.
The winner is the Bud 2 Pro. While the originals are cheaper, the Buds 2 Pro sound better, and has a fancier design, long battery life, and a more advanced feature set. it's not a huge improvement by any measure. And we must street there are much better wireless earbuds available at this price.
