ANC(Active Noise Canceling) is on by default, and the touch and hold gesture for ANC can be configured in the Galaxy Wearable app. At the Buds 2 Pro's summer 2022 launch, it was the first time we’d seen the latest Bluetooth standard appear on a product, and it’s a huge step up from the Buds Pro's 5. In terms of frequency responses, they are broadly similar, but the Nothing Ear 2 has more treble, a bit less bass volume by default, and a better equalizer. Ourfriday Warranty does not cover damage caused by liquid, intentional damage, damage caused by dropping the product or mistreatment, damage caused by attempting to repair or adapt the device by yourself or a third party, accidental physical damage such as cracks or breaks, damage caused by improper use of accessories, faults or damage that may arise due to normal wear and tear – e. Of course, we can’t say for certain if that’s true for every case (and you should ensure you have good earbud hygiene, too), but the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has slightly more recessed charging points, which ought to reduce direct skin contact.

Not having a choice feels like the theme of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, even when you can access the app. Impressively, the battery lasts 7 hours 43 minutes with ANC on, trouncing the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro battery life. Samsung phone owners—or really, anyone with a modern Android—now have a solid reason not to be jealous of their friends’ elephant-trunked AirPods Pro ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends). The Nothing Ear 2 are good earbuds with better compatibility with all devices than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, demonstrated by the inclusion of dedicated iOS and Android apps and the AAC and LHDC codecs.As we keep listening to a mix of genres and recordings, however, the Samsung earbuds’ shortcomings start to crop up. Take the buds out for a second, and the contrast in loudness will make you realize just how inundated our ears are with environmental noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro features a matte, rubberized plastic case that’s a rounded square shape. It only lets the user opt out of location tracking initially but then refuses to run subsequently until allowed. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . With an IPX2 rating, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 is merely splash-resistant compared to the very water-resistant Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and its IPX7 rating.

Android users who don’t have Samsung devices get the short end of the stick here because the Samsung Seamless Codec is not an option, and AAC isn’t ideal for Android, either. With that said, if you know that you have a nickel or acrylate allergy or are more prone to ear infections than most folks, skip this one out of an abundance of caution. The SmartThings Find application is only available on Samsung Galaxy devices with Android 8 or later. Audio play time tested by pairing a pre-production Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro/Galaxy Buds2/Galaxy Buds Live to a recently released Galaxy Smartphones with ANC On / Off settings.

The frequency response generally apes our curve through the mids, which is great for the fundamentals. One probably doesn’t need both earbuds to turn on Spotify, and it would be more useful to have the option to have the tap-and-hold function differ on the left and right earbuds. With SmartThings Find, you can trace your coveted Galaxy Buds2 Pro with the location detection feature.

Galaxy Assured Program is a non-transferable offer and is available for a period of 12 months from date of purchase. Samsung has built-in new 24-bit audio processing, 360-degree audio options, and support for its Bixby voice assistant.You’ll notice “Sound by AKG” stamped inside the case – the headphone brand’s expertise is used with the earbuds’ drivers and sound, and Samsung says it continues to have a good working relationship with the brand. During our review, we played a mix of Tidal streams in Master quality and local 24-bit hi-res tracks that we downloaded onto our Samsung Galaxy phone. If the earbuds or your hands are wet, they must be dried thoroughly prior to handling or placing into the charging case. You can pair Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with your Samsung watch, phone, tablet, TV or laptop, and switch effortlessly from one device to another***. The full 24-bit playback only works when the earbuds are paired with Samsung Galaxy devices running One UI 4.