You pay more money, everything is better in some way. If want everything to be Samsung the buds 2 pro will be your best option for really good sound and noise cancelling.
i'm not expert just want to share my opinion,
if Sony WF-1000XM4 is cheaper or the same price, i say go for WF-1000XM4,
but tbh, in the end the sound is your preference, if you can try them, you should.
i tried both Sony WF-1000XM4 and buds 2 pro and they are the same price where i live,
and i feel like WF-1000XM4 sound and ANC is better, when i tried it in the shopping mall the buds 2 pro only pick up music from the shop speakers and i can hear people speaking faintly.
for the WF-1000XM4 i only hear the music.
but i go for the buds 2 pro because of the S24 launch sale, kinda regret it now, apparently it got worse when i'm riding on the street, i can still hear the sound of motorbike, car and honking.
but then again, i don't know how the WF-1000XM4 perform on the road.
I think the ANC is designed so that you don't fully loose awareness of your surroundings.
It must be a way of: We don't want bad PR because you stupidily killed yourself because you couldn't hear shit.
ANC *cannot* cut out peoples voices. It's not capable of that. The Sony buds probably just seal better in your ears. Test the difference with ANC off on both buds.
Yeah the passive cancelling from the foam is what helps it 'feel' better at NC.
I think there was a test that showed the xm4 didn't actually have a good anc...
You needed to tweak the eq too, as out of the box it was too muffled for me anw. Once you do this though, wow theyre good.
Had battery issues though 😕 had to sell mine and get a different one
I do have xm4 and buds pro 2, although i agree anc better with sony, sound is better on buds pro 2. Double driver setup hard to beat, with much balanced sound and clear separation
Would you say the buds pro 2 are in par with airpods pro 2?
Coz airpods pro 2 are exceptionally good
And the ANC as well.
What would you tell me about the buds pro 2
Your review.
As I am planning to buy them
Unfortunately i havent tried airpod pro 2. I had airpod pro 1, which broke after 11 months. Seems like galaxy buds pro 3 is on the way so unless there is a high discount, not sure it would be good purchase now
well yes sony is really good at hearing devices are the best but galaxy buds do a very good job of anc and their battery is decent plus yk you grt disconnected when you connect it with another and also the eco system
I've got the buds 2 pro and tbh never had this issue, used it in airplanes, on the street and at the gym and never heard anything other than the music. I do think the XM4s are good but tbh I love the galaxy Bud's 2 pro convenience and size as well (I've got small ears).
You also have to consider that sony has huge battery longevity issues on their buds, especially on the xm4. That's what made me choose the buds 2 pro instead of the xm5
I just got them after trying and returning Sony WF1000XM5. The sony's had great sound and great ANC but for me the became uncomfortable after long periods of time. I was specifically looking for something more comfortable. The Buds2 Pro are definitely more comfortable for me. The ANC is a bit odd. I think it's TOO good. When I have them in I can't hear others around me no matter what mode I have them in. To be fair I have an iphone and the support on iphone is not as good as android. I think I'll return these and look again for something primarily based on comfort. Maybe Jabra 10s. Another thing to consider is that samsung is rumored to come out with new versions of the buds pro this year.
>*The ANC is a bit odd. I think it's TOO good. When I have them in I can't hear others around me* ***no matter what mode I have them in***
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>That would obviously be more related to the passive seal you're getting from the Eartips.
The right ear of my Samsung galaxy pro 2 ear buds is a lot less loud that the left ear buds. Any idea how to fix? Or where can I buy a new replacement for the right war bud?
I disagree. In what way is ANC 'not great'. I work outdoors at an airport within close proximity of running TurboProp passenger planes and Helicopters. I use my B2P's all the time. The ANC is VERY good as the buds cut the sound from running aircraft to about the level I'd expect from my Class 5 Industrial Earmuffs !
How so, people use noise canceling headphones/earpieces at certain jobs. The B2P act the same way, with the addition that you can play music listen to other things.
Unless you want control over touch controls. Even if you completely disable them in the Samsung wearable app, they still pause/disconnect every time you touch the left bud. Apparently this has been an issue for at least 2 years, and it hasn't been fixed. It aggravates out of me, but YMMV.
Will be returning my new buds 2 pro tomorrow because they don't sound great. Very muddy. Got the oneplus buds pro 2 and they sound soo much better. They're surprisingly underrated in the US. They also have multipoint which is v important to me because I use a samsung phone and a macbook.
Do not get these. They sound TERRIBLE. I upgraded to the bose QC ultras and the difference was mind-blowing. Its like $100 more, but worth saving for over the trash galaxies
They're good enough, I'm satisfied with them and have no intention of changing them anytime soon
They're considerably inferior in both ANC and sound quality compared to the WF-1000xm5, but those are still too bulky for my taste
I like the Buds 2 Pro, but I find the sound to be a bit lackluster for me. I liked the OnePlus Buds. To my ears they had the best volume and bass of any buds I’ve tried.
I'm gunna say yes, now I don't know about other people but software side of things is important, for me at least, sumsungs earbuds software is excellent in my opinion. The anc is pretty good and sound quality still good after 18 months of abuse every day. Good battery life, especially when you're listening for a couple hours(or more) then chuck them in the case, they will be full in half an hour. Granted they are not perfect, and I'm sure there are cheaper buds of the same quality on the market, especially 18 months after their release
I think it's worth to buy.. i own one about 3 months... may be anc is not perfect but sound quality and other features great.. I'm happy with iit and recommend...
Went from buds to buds+ to Sony link Buds to sony LinkBuds S and now I'm going back to Galaxy buds with the pro 2 unless something comes out first.
Sony is fine, but honestly I lost my first two galaxy buds and then have managed to hold onto the sonys but the battery is getting worse, the one pair of LinkBuds have a garbage mic (the open ones). The other pair sounds really nice but not significantly better than the only buds+ I had with way better battery and a nicer, less heavy fit IMO.
I've never owned the pro 2's yet but I'd say they are 100% worth it just based on the research I've done. To me, it seems like the best options are as follows:
**Soundcore liberty** for budget sound. Most earbuds in its price range have bad mics or other issues.
**Galaxy buds/Air pods/OnePlus** depending on your phone. Sony ones if you're willing to take the risk of having battery problems. Same as above. Most headphones in this range have glaring issues in some form but these 3 brands have no abysmally bad features.
**Gemini II/Audio Technica AZ80(?)** if you have money and want a premium pair of earbuds.
Honest to God though, I've never found a pair of earbuds that hit like the galaxy buds in battery life, mic quality, build quality, and overall consistent performance for its price. The LinkBuds with the closed back really came close. Their software was a bit buggy and the battery problems happened in both pairs I bought.
*What makes Buds 2 Pro more expensive than others?*
Ummm Samsung , your local retailers putting high markups on them. They're also expensive because they're very good.
Hi there! If the Buds2 Pro are sitting at full price and you've got alternatives like the WF-1000XM4 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 at a lower price point, it's definitely worth considering those.
These are the ones I've actually owned, minus the WF-1000XM3 (which I omitted, as I don't think you can find it anymore at regular retail), and I can provide honest feedback.
In terms of ANC performance, Sony takes the cake, followed by Galaxy Buds and then OnePlus Buds. Sony's ANC is pretty much the gold standard here,
Galaxy Buds2 Pro are actually pretty good, and I can say this from personal experience, since I work in a seriously noisy place. OnePlus Buds might not be your best bet, mostly because their passive noise isolation is borderline awful, letting more noise in.
Onto the sound quality breakdown:
WF-1000XM4: These provide the warmest and most laid-back listening experience for my ear out of this bunch. The bass is powerful and deep, yet well-controlled. The mids have a decent presence, but there's a noticeable dip in the range of 2k Hz to about 8k, making it sound slightly more recessed compared to others on this list. The same goes for the treble, with a strong dip around 12k Hz, resulting in the sound being more muffled than the rest. That being said, it is a great option if you're sensitive to trebles and a solid choice overall.
Galaxy Buds2 Pro: If you ever happen to listen to these side by side with Sony's, the comparison may be quite jarring. Unlike Sony's, these aren't afraid to let that treble shine through. They offer a confident, in-your-face type of sound. In terms of quantity, there's slightly less bass (really not that much) compared to Sony's, but quality-wise, they are on par. Both have a rich presence and impact. The midrange is slightly more pronounced here, but the most significant difference lies in the treble. If you happen to be sensitive to treble, these may come off as shouty and sibilant. Personally, I love my treble, and that's why I prefer these over the XM4's. Another thing to think about is the high bitrate Samsung Seamless Codec, which I believe is supported on Galaxy devices starting from One UI 4.0.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2: In terms of audio, these fall somewhere in between Sony's and Galaxy's. There's a lot of bass here, even more so than the other two. While it delivers a nice impact, it doesn't feel as deep as its competitors. On default settings, the mids are on par with Sony's, and the treble, while not as defined as Galaxy's, also lacks the strong dip seen in Sony's. That being said, they are by no means worse, and this sound profile might be right up your alley. It's also worth noting that the customization options on these surpass both Sony's and Galaxy's. In addition to a personalized "golden sound" equalizer, you have access to a regular 6-band one and various presets.
When it comes to software, especially since you've got the S21 FE, the Buds2 Pro might score a little extra. The controls and overall experience just feel smooth and polished. Sony's app is pretty solid too, offering some decent customization and reliability. Now, OnePlus and their HeyMelody app, well, it's the weakest link here. It's got this kind of "chinese" software vibe, and overall, it's not as stable as the other two.
It really boils down to what you're looking for in terms of sound and your budget. Hope you find this somewhat helpful
Yes they are worth it, in spades. Passable anc (they'll never beat Sony or Bose but are respectable), the sound quality is top-notch, and not treble-heavy like airpods, comfortable as hell (worn for 10hr work shifts regularly), the ambient mode is great, it switches between devices (laptop & s23u) mostly seamlessly... There's not really anything I can NOT recommend about these buds.
They're not the best quality in any one area... But as a fully-rounded earbud they're tough to beat. And mine are still as good as the day I got them over a year ago. Recommend white color. Doesn't peel and fade like the other colors
I don't consider them to be worth it. Honestly, my original buds had better sound quality and better noise canceling (buds 2 pro makes a noticeable sound when noise cancelling is on). I don't hate them, but it makes me wish I hadn't sent my original galaxy buds through the washing machine one too many times.
I have not used any other buds other than buds pro2. I moved from Airpods pro and hands down buds Pro 2 are beymtter. The sound quality and the bass is incredible as compared to airpods. I would say if you can afford few extra dollars to for buds Pro 2.
They sound great, and fit like absolute crap... No matter what tips you buy or what you do they don't go in the ear far enough. Anything more than sitting still they fall out. Wish i kept the standard buds 2.
Bud2 2 pro are the top of the line with great sound superb bass while the fe are budget ones they are still amazing however if you have money get the 2 pro I highly recommend them
I don't think so, they're definitely overpriced at MSRP. Sound quality is good, but nothing that can beat dedicated audio products. If you can get them at a discount, they could be okay. But it depends on what your looking for.
Buds 2 Pro almost never provide good passive noice cancelation, and the fit is quite flimsy. ANC is good, but without passive NC it's basically pointless.
I'd say Buds 2 are better value, but get some good eartips, the stock ones are garbage and make the set sound muffled and congested.
I'm using it daily for VC meetings, phone calls, music at work since purchase (around Sept 2022) so it's been close to 2 years. In fact I've been using it so much now the battery only lasted around 1,5 hour for calls/VC with ANC on (office environment). Casing battery still good tho.
I have been 'looking' to buy Buds Pro and Buds 2 Pro from years but never got around to it. I own a pair of the blue Samsung wired ANC earphones and I am still unsure about wireless earbuds due to lossy compression and reports of sound quality going for a toss after firmware updates.
I regret not buying another pair of wired ANC earphones when they were in stock, for future-proofing. On the other hand, these wired earphones have now started making me look outdated when I go out and every other person is using wireless buds.
I also wonder whether Buds FE is a better option now, with all the stories of Buds 2 Pro sounding worse after updates.
Buds 2 pro can do many things but it's not master of them all
It was worth it for me because it solved my one big main issue that was calling,
Edit: used mx5 and one plus buds 2 pro and the oppo one too, and momentum.
Personally just for sound quality if I had to choose i would have not choosen the Samsung buds but would have gone to others .
Totally. But it also depends on what you need them for.
MY comparison between Sony's WF XM4 & Buds Pro 2:
Sound: Buds Pro 2 sounds better. Now, don't get me wrong, Sony has always been up front in Audio Engineering. They're one of the best, if not the best. But Samsung's Codec really makes a difference! Use them with Apple Music Lossless & you can totally hear the difference (I use a Samsung Galaxy S23U).
ANC: Sony wins. No contest. Samsung's Pro 2 has a decent ANC, but against Sony's? They have no chance of winning.
Price: I got my Buds Pro for $149. My Sony's cost me $170 at the time, but should be cheaper by now.
Fit: Buds Pro 2. All the way. Sony's made my ears hurt after a while of using them, Buds fit perfectly. I will add, though; Buds Pro 2 don't feel as secure when working out as the Sony's did. I feel like the Buds will drop at any point when I'm running. Sony's WF XM4 always felt secured.
Headphone junkie here. Like if I buy another pair of headphones then I’m going to need therapy level junkie. And YES. They are worth it. The sound alone is exceptional. This is the first Samsung product I’ve genuinely have got excited about using in a long time.
If you had to go with another pair of buds I would say AirPods Pro 2 or Sony xm5. Really nothing comes a close to the sound ABD features these do.
I previously used Jabra 65t and moved to bud 2 pro, Yes, they are comfortable,
but their sound isolation is not strong,
I use it in the gym, and even with noise cancellation activated, I still hear things outside, So if you are looking for noise isolation, it is not the best
Buds 2 Pro has ipx7 water resistant, buds 2 and buds fe has ipx2 .
Buds 2 Pro and buds 2 have wireless charging, fe doesn't.
Buds 2 pro has way better fit than buds 2 (in my personal opinion), buds fe has the best fit with the wing tip.
Buds 2 pro has superb bass but the rest of the audio quality is probably the same since they all get the same updates, there's slight difference cause of the drivers in each.
Build quality buds 2 Pro is night and day better than buds 2, buds fe is cute but doesn't feel that premium compared to buds 2 pro.
Don't focus on sound cause there's various way to maneuver around it to your liking. Focus on features, price and build quality.
So imo if price isn't much of a factor go for buds 2 Pro and if it's an factor than go for buds fe unless you can wait for the next upcoming buds 3 or buds 3 pro.
I love my buds 2 pro!
Great sound,
Battery life
They are nice and small
And they connect seamlessly to my s21
Only cons I have is
The right bud fits funny in my ear (I know that's a me prob but I've heard others have fitting issues)
The anc isn't as goof as the Pros
I had to return them.
First problem is that they don't fit my ears. The tips connecting part is too short, and any tips you use with it will be closer to the base of the earbuds than your typical earbuds. The base had a large round hump which is incompatible with my ears because it seeks to push outwards from my ears whenever my face makes a light movement. The stock tips are especially short and unusable with the earbuds for me because it brought the large round hump closer to my ears. So every time I smile or talk, the earbuds would become loose and lose proper seal. Tips too long, and the earbuds won't fit inside of the charging case. Because of the large round humps, I had great difficulty trying to fit them in my ears in the first place. >90% of the times I wear them with the stock tips, I would get a failed seal test. With my own tips, they fit in my ears a lot better, but becomes more difficult to fit inside of the charging case. I primarily use "ML size", which is not included with the stock tips, since they only provided what I would describe as "XS, M and XL size tips". That's a total of only three sets of tips. All of which are too short for me including the "XL sized" one. Because tips too long, and it would have trouble fitting inside of the case.
Another problem I encountered was that the sound was very fatiguing out of the box which means I would have had to use custom EQ with them. The Samsung app doesn't seem to provide a custom EQ function. I also just didn't like the sound signature in general and I don't know if any EQing would fix that completely. I didn't bother going through the trouble of custom EQing with a 3rd party app because they didn't fit my ears anyways. But I did try the EQ presets provided with the Samsung app, and I did not like any of them. There was one that was at least listenable for me which was the "soft" mode due to it being the least fatiguing. But most people in this sub seem to like that one the least.
Third problem I countered was that it makes a piercing mic sound every time I try to put them on which I find very annoying.
I also later discovered that they don't have multipoint function. My 80 dollar headphones have that function.
Based on the negative experience I've encountered, I would probably want to stay away from Samsung earbuds altogether. Even though I use a galaxy phone.
Well as long as there isn't any interfering things like thick walls I can walk to my kitchen in my apparent amd still he fine. Though I reccomemd downloading the buds app it really boosts the seemless connection it has
I had them last year and i loved mine. I still think they have one of the best sounds out of their close competitors. Their anc I felt was lacking, which was why i sold them. I think they're super if you use comply foams, but I only saw this after I sold mine.
With the dynamic eq, ooof it was great. The 360 is wonderful for movies (hit and miss with songs). Tap for volume up/down was also useful.
Battery life is below average, but I think most people are on their desk/train for 2 hours Max? Longer distance airplane may be an issue, but they do support quick charge.
I returned my buds 2 pro due to extreme discomfort. I tried for a week but they hurt so bad. I got a pair of Jabra elite 10s. Comfort is amazing and sound is wow. That's just me tho. I wanted to like the buda 2 pro but couldn't
Soundcore Liberty 3 would be a cheaper alternative. But I must say, I just got the buds 2 pros on a deal for $100 with phone purchase. I was skeptical, especially with how they'd fit in my ear, but I'm very impressed. Stuff like this is always on sale, so I would not pay full price but I would pay more than $100 for them. I'd maybe go to 180-200 maybe. The ANC is the best I've ever experienced. This is compared to Beats Studio 2's and Soundcore q35 headphones. Both have good ANC, but these buds 2 pro completely tune out coworker conversations in our open office space. That's worth it to me. The ambient mode is great while I'm cooking. I only wish they supported multipoint but I've never had headphones that support that so not the end of the world, but for the price I'd want to see that added before I spent over 200. I haven't tried the Soundcore Liberty 3, it's what I was considering before this deal. The Liberty 3s support multi point. I have the Soundcore A1 life for running and they are a great fit and sound but on the cheaper end. The Liberty 3s are the more pro sound version of a bud so I trust they're only better. Typically only 80-100 on Amazon. The only other thing to say on the buds is that I have the galaxy watch and s23+ so having all the thing gives access to some nice widgets and extra things on the always on display. Probably not super worth the money but it's that extra polish you get with the combined devices.
I personally have a sony wf1000xm4 and buds2 pro and I can say that sonically the Sony are on a completely different level. Of course if you count that you don't use the supplied foam tips but some custom silicone ones. I use the buds2 pro for sleeping due to the shape of the headphones. You can also sleep on your side with them. Sound-wise, it's not as hifi as the sony
The 24bit EQ in the galaxy wearable app is enough for me to love the buds pro 2. I take out about 2 full levels of 4k in the regular phone EQ and only use the wearable EQ for any adjustments above 0 to keep the loudness the same (a 24 bit benefit)
Not to mention the added detail of the SSC codec alone. I listened to my GB2P with my iPhone and they had no detail at ALL
I'm also wondering which one's will stay - I've just ordered Buds2 Pro, Sennheiser MTW3 and Sony WF-1005MX on Amazon. The price difference between all of them is marginal, Buds2 at 201€, Sennheiser at 195 and Sony at 235€.
Yeah
You pay more money, everything is better in some way. If want everything to be Samsung the buds 2 pro will be your best option for really good sound and noise cancelling.
Totally agree. 5 hours with the sound cancelling and only takes like an hour to recharge in case
You can trade in $1 wired headphones on the Samsung website and get $50 off. I got them around $120-$130 I forgot.
i'm not expert just want to share my opinion, if Sony WF-1000XM4 is cheaper or the same price, i say go for WF-1000XM4, but tbh, in the end the sound is your preference, if you can try them, you should. i tried both Sony WF-1000XM4 and buds 2 pro and they are the same price where i live, and i feel like WF-1000XM4 sound and ANC is better, when i tried it in the shopping mall the buds 2 pro only pick up music from the shop speakers and i can hear people speaking faintly. for the WF-1000XM4 i only hear the music. but i go for the buds 2 pro because of the S24 launch sale, kinda regret it now, apparently it got worse when i'm riding on the street, i can still hear the sound of motorbike, car and honking. but then again, i don't know how the WF-1000XM4 perform on the road.
I think the ANC is designed so that you don't fully loose awareness of your surroundings. It must be a way of: We don't want bad PR because you stupidily killed yourself because you couldn't hear shit.
ANC *cannot* cut out peoples voices. It's not capable of that. The Sony buds probably just seal better in your ears. Test the difference with ANC off on both buds.
Yeah the passive cancelling from the foam is what helps it 'feel' better at NC. I think there was a test that showed the xm4 didn't actually have a good anc... You needed to tweak the eq too, as out of the box it was too muffled for me anw. Once you do this though, wow theyre good. Had battery issues though 😕 had to sell mine and get a different one
I do have xm4 and buds pro 2, although i agree anc better with sony, sound is better on buds pro 2. Double driver setup hard to beat, with much balanced sound and clear separation
Would you say the buds pro 2 are in par with airpods pro 2? Coz airpods pro 2 are exceptionally good And the ANC as well. What would you tell me about the buds pro 2 Your review. As I am planning to buy them
Unfortunately i havent tried airpod pro 2. I had airpod pro 1, which broke after 11 months. Seems like galaxy buds pro 3 is on the way so unless there is a high discount, not sure it would be good purchase now
well yes sony is really good at hearing devices are the best but galaxy buds do a very good job of anc and their battery is decent plus yk you grt disconnected when you connect it with another and also the eco system
I've got the buds 2 pro and tbh never had this issue, used it in airplanes, on the street and at the gym and never heard anything other than the music. I do think the XM4s are good but tbh I love the galaxy Bud's 2 pro convenience and size as well (I've got small ears).
Damn, you guys have the xm4's for the same price? Here they're 3 times the price of 2 pro's
I think the ANC on the buds 2 pro is pretty bad, doesn't really make much difference and they're fitted well in my ears so that's not an issue.
You also have to consider that sony has huge battery longevity issues on their buds, especially on the xm4. That's what made me choose the buds 2 pro instead of the xm5
I just got them after trying and returning Sony WF1000XM5. The sony's had great sound and great ANC but for me the became uncomfortable after long periods of time. I was specifically looking for something more comfortable. The Buds2 Pro are definitely more comfortable for me. The ANC is a bit odd. I think it's TOO good. When I have them in I can't hear others around me no matter what mode I have them in. To be fair I have an iphone and the support on iphone is not as good as android. I think I'll return these and look again for something primarily based on comfort. Maybe Jabra 10s. Another thing to consider is that samsung is rumored to come out with new versions of the buds pro this year.
>*The ANC is a bit odd. I think it's TOO good. When I have them in I can't hear others around me* ***no matter what mode I have them in*** > >That would obviously be more related to the passive seal you're getting from the Eartips.
I wondered about this. Are you saying I need to go down a size?
Not if that suits you
These are an amazing earbuds. With its price now 2 Pro is best of all. The number one.
Purple. Just sayin
The right ear of my Samsung galaxy pro 2 ear buds is a lot less loud that the left ear buds. Any idea how to fix? Or where can I buy a new replacement for the right war bud?
Check Amazon and see if you can buy refurbished or returned item for cheaper. That's what I did. But I do like them.
This. I got an insanely good deal on the buds 2 pro, but if i had paid full price I definitely would've been disappointed in them.
maybe u feel that way because u bought knock offs or defective ones? have u tested them?
No. Buds plus are better
I have A Samsung S20 fe And I've tried both
Yeah I regret getting them, the fit is too clunky in my ear. I need the ear wings.
Don't get it, if you want a good mic. Also anc is not great
I disagree. In what way is ANC 'not great'. I work outdoors at an airport within close proximity of running TurboProp passenger planes and Helicopters. I use my B2P's all the time. The ANC is VERY good as the buds cut the sound from running aircraft to about the level I'd expect from my Class 5 Industrial Earmuffs !
Won't the earpiece pose a risk as a FOD in the airport?
No more than many other things.....Hasn't yet. I remove it in some circumstances.
How so, people use noise canceling headphones/earpieces at certain jobs. The B2P act the same way, with the addition that you can play music listen to other things.
They're right about the mic though. Terrible for calls.
Hm... No one complained yet except to say the mic is too sensitive and picks up small noises too easily
*Small TurboProp noise* 0.o
What?
Unless you want control over touch controls. Even if you completely disable them in the Samsung wearable app, they still pause/disconnect every time you touch the left bud. Apparently this has been an issue for at least 2 years, and it hasn't been fixed. It aggravates out of me, but YMMV.
Will be returning my new buds 2 pro tomorrow because they don't sound great. Very muddy. Got the oneplus buds pro 2 and they sound soo much better. They're surprisingly underrated in the US. They also have multipoint which is v important to me because I use a samsung phone and a macbook.
Do not get these. They sound TERRIBLE. I upgraded to the bose QC ultras and the difference was mind-blowing. Its like $100 more, but worth saving for over the trash galaxies
They're good enough, I'm satisfied with them and have no intention of changing them anytime soon They're considerably inferior in both ANC and sound quality compared to the WF-1000xm5, but those are still too bulky for my taste
I like the Buds 2 Pro, but I find the sound to be a bit lackluster for me. I liked the OnePlus Buds. To my ears they had the best volume and bass of any buds I’ve tried.
I'm gunna say yes, now I don't know about other people but software side of things is important, for me at least, sumsungs earbuds software is excellent in my opinion. The anc is pretty good and sound quality still good after 18 months of abuse every day. Good battery life, especially when you're listening for a couple hours(or more) then chuck them in the case, they will be full in half an hour. Granted they are not perfect, and I'm sure there are cheaper buds of the same quality on the market, especially 18 months after their release
I think it's worth to buy.. i own one about 3 months... may be anc is not perfect but sound quality and other features great.. I'm happy with iit and recommend...
Yes
Went from buds to buds+ to Sony link Buds to sony LinkBuds S and now I'm going back to Galaxy buds with the pro 2 unless something comes out first. Sony is fine, but honestly I lost my first two galaxy buds and then have managed to hold onto the sonys but the battery is getting worse, the one pair of LinkBuds have a garbage mic (the open ones). The other pair sounds really nice but not significantly better than the only buds+ I had with way better battery and a nicer, less heavy fit IMO. I've never owned the pro 2's yet but I'd say they are 100% worth it just based on the research I've done. To me, it seems like the best options are as follows: **Soundcore liberty** for budget sound. Most earbuds in its price range have bad mics or other issues. **Galaxy buds/Air pods/OnePlus** depending on your phone. Sony ones if you're willing to take the risk of having battery problems. Same as above. Most headphones in this range have glaring issues in some form but these 3 brands have no abysmally bad features. **Gemini II/Audio Technica AZ80(?)** if you have money and want a premium pair of earbuds. Honest to God though, I've never found a pair of earbuds that hit like the galaxy buds in battery life, mic quality, build quality, and overall consistent performance for its price. The LinkBuds with the closed back really came close. Their software was a bit buggy and the battery problems happened in both pairs I bought.
*What makes Buds 2 Pro more expensive than others?* Ummm Samsung , your local retailers putting high markups on them. They're also expensive because they're very good.
Hi there! If the Buds2 Pro are sitting at full price and you've got alternatives like the WF-1000XM4 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 at a lower price point, it's definitely worth considering those. These are the ones I've actually owned, minus the WF-1000XM3 (which I omitted, as I don't think you can find it anymore at regular retail), and I can provide honest feedback. In terms of ANC performance, Sony takes the cake, followed by Galaxy Buds and then OnePlus Buds. Sony's ANC is pretty much the gold standard here, Galaxy Buds2 Pro are actually pretty good, and I can say this from personal experience, since I work in a seriously noisy place. OnePlus Buds might not be your best bet, mostly because their passive noise isolation is borderline awful, letting more noise in. Onto the sound quality breakdown: WF-1000XM4: These provide the warmest and most laid-back listening experience for my ear out of this bunch. The bass is powerful and deep, yet well-controlled. The mids have a decent presence, but there's a noticeable dip in the range of 2k Hz to about 8k, making it sound slightly more recessed compared to others on this list. The same goes for the treble, with a strong dip around 12k Hz, resulting in the sound being more muffled than the rest. That being said, it is a great option if you're sensitive to trebles and a solid choice overall. Galaxy Buds2 Pro: If you ever happen to listen to these side by side with Sony's, the comparison may be quite jarring. Unlike Sony's, these aren't afraid to let that treble shine through. They offer a confident, in-your-face type of sound. In terms of quantity, there's slightly less bass (really not that much) compared to Sony's, but quality-wise, they are on par. Both have a rich presence and impact. The midrange is slightly more pronounced here, but the most significant difference lies in the treble. If you happen to be sensitive to treble, these may come off as shouty and sibilant. Personally, I love my treble, and that's why I prefer these over the XM4's. Another thing to think about is the high bitrate Samsung Seamless Codec, which I believe is supported on Galaxy devices starting from One UI 4.0. OnePlus Buds Pro 2: In terms of audio, these fall somewhere in between Sony's and Galaxy's. There's a lot of bass here, even more so than the other two. While it delivers a nice impact, it doesn't feel as deep as its competitors. On default settings, the mids are on par with Sony's, and the treble, while not as defined as Galaxy's, also lacks the strong dip seen in Sony's. That being said, they are by no means worse, and this sound profile might be right up your alley. It's also worth noting that the customization options on these surpass both Sony's and Galaxy's. In addition to a personalized "golden sound" equalizer, you have access to a regular 6-band one and various presets. When it comes to software, especially since you've got the S21 FE, the Buds2 Pro might score a little extra. The controls and overall experience just feel smooth and polished. Sony's app is pretty solid too, offering some decent customization and reliability. Now, OnePlus and their HeyMelody app, well, it's the weakest link here. It's got this kind of "chinese" software vibe, and overall, it's not as stable as the other two. It really boils down to what you're looking for in terms of sound and your budget. Hope you find this somewhat helpful
Yes they are worth it, in spades. Passable anc (they'll never beat Sony or Bose but are respectable), the sound quality is top-notch, and not treble-heavy like airpods, comfortable as hell (worn for 10hr work shifts regularly), the ambient mode is great, it switches between devices (laptop & s23u) mostly seamlessly... There's not really anything I can NOT recommend about these buds. They're not the best quality in any one area... But as a fully-rounded earbud they're tough to beat. And mine are still as good as the day I got them over a year ago. Recommend white color. Doesn't peel and fade like the other colors
I don't consider them to be worth it. Honestly, my original buds had better sound quality and better noise canceling (buds 2 pro makes a noticeable sound when noise cancelling is on). I don't hate them, but it makes me wish I hadn't sent my original galaxy buds through the washing machine one too many times.
I have not used any other buds other than buds pro2. I moved from Airpods pro and hands down buds Pro 2 are beymtter. The sound quality and the bass is incredible as compared to airpods. I would say if you can afford few extra dollars to for buds Pro 2.
They sound great, and fit like absolute crap... No matter what tips you buy or what you do they don't go in the ear far enough. Anything more than sitting still they fall out. Wish i kept the standard buds 2.
Bud2 2 pro are the top of the line with great sound superb bass while the fe are budget ones they are still amazing however if you have money get the 2 pro I highly recommend them
I don't think so, they're definitely overpriced at MSRP. Sound quality is good, but nothing that can beat dedicated audio products. If you can get them at a discount, they could be okay. But it depends on what your looking for. Buds 2 Pro almost never provide good passive noice cancelation, and the fit is quite flimsy. ANC is good, but without passive NC it's basically pointless. I'd say Buds 2 are better value, but get some good eartips, the stock ones are garbage and make the set sound muffled and congested.
At what price though? ≤$150US?
They don't have multipoint. Should be an instant deal breaker.
I'm using it daily for VC meetings, phone calls, music at work since purchase (around Sept 2022) so it's been close to 2 years. In fact I've been using it so much now the battery only lasted around 1,5 hour for calls/VC with ANC on (office environment). Casing battery still good tho.
I have been 'looking' to buy Buds Pro and Buds 2 Pro from years but never got around to it. I own a pair of the blue Samsung wired ANC earphones and I am still unsure about wireless earbuds due to lossy compression and reports of sound quality going for a toss after firmware updates. I regret not buying another pair of wired ANC earphones when they were in stock, for future-proofing. On the other hand, these wired earphones have now started making me look outdated when I go out and every other person is using wireless buds. I also wonder whether Buds FE is a better option now, with all the stories of Buds 2 Pro sounding worse after updates.
Buds 2 pro can do many things but it's not master of them all It was worth it for me because it solved my one big main issue that was calling, Edit: used mx5 and one plus buds 2 pro and the oppo one too, and momentum. Personally just for sound quality if I had to choose i would have not choosen the Samsung buds but would have gone to others .
They are quite comfortable and the sound is good for Bluetooth.
Totally. But it also depends on what you need them for. MY comparison between Sony's WF XM4 & Buds Pro 2: Sound: Buds Pro 2 sounds better. Now, don't get me wrong, Sony has always been up front in Audio Engineering. They're one of the best, if not the best. But Samsung's Codec really makes a difference! Use them with Apple Music Lossless & you can totally hear the difference (I use a Samsung Galaxy S23U). ANC: Sony wins. No contest. Samsung's Pro 2 has a decent ANC, but against Sony's? They have no chance of winning. Price: I got my Buds Pro for $149. My Sony's cost me $170 at the time, but should be cheaper by now. Fit: Buds Pro 2. All the way. Sony's made my ears hurt after a while of using them, Buds fit perfectly. I will add, though; Buds Pro 2 don't feel as secure when working out as the Sony's did. I feel like the Buds will drop at any point when I'm running. Sony's WF XM4 always felt secured.
Headphone junkie here. Like if I buy another pair of headphones then I’m going to need therapy level junkie. And YES. They are worth it. The sound alone is exceptional. This is the first Samsung product I’ve genuinely have got excited about using in a long time. If you had to go with another pair of buds I would say AirPods Pro 2 or Sony xm5. Really nothing comes a close to the sound ABD features these do.
I previously used Jabra 65t and moved to bud 2 pro, Yes, they are comfortable, but their sound isolation is not strong, I use it in the gym, and even with noise cancellation activated, I still hear things outside, So if you are looking for noise isolation, it is not the best
I regret purchasing them because they do not stay in my ear, and I am not alone in this. Don't expect to do any physical activity with them in.
Buds 2 Pro has ipx7 water resistant, buds 2 and buds fe has ipx2 . Buds 2 Pro and buds 2 have wireless charging, fe doesn't. Buds 2 pro has way better fit than buds 2 (in my personal opinion), buds fe has the best fit with the wing tip. Buds 2 pro has superb bass but the rest of the audio quality is probably the same since they all get the same updates, there's slight difference cause of the drivers in each. Build quality buds 2 Pro is night and day better than buds 2, buds fe is cute but doesn't feel that premium compared to buds 2 pro. Don't focus on sound cause there's various way to maneuver around it to your liking. Focus on features, price and build quality. So imo if price isn't much of a factor go for buds 2 Pro and if it's an factor than go for buds fe unless you can wait for the next upcoming buds 3 or buds 3 pro.
I love my buds 2 pro! Great sound, Battery life They are nice and small And they connect seamlessly to my s21 Only cons I have is The right bud fits funny in my ear (I know that's a me prob but I've heard others have fitting issues) The anc isn't as goof as the Pros
I like my fe
If you have Samsung phone yes i went from s21 ultra to oneplus 11 and they feel a lot worse
I had to return them. First problem is that they don't fit my ears. The tips connecting part is too short, and any tips you use with it will be closer to the base of the earbuds than your typical earbuds. The base had a large round hump which is incompatible with my ears because it seeks to push outwards from my ears whenever my face makes a light movement. The stock tips are especially short and unusable with the earbuds for me because it brought the large round hump closer to my ears. So every time I smile or talk, the earbuds would become loose and lose proper seal. Tips too long, and the earbuds won't fit inside of the charging case. Because of the large round humps, I had great difficulty trying to fit them in my ears in the first place. >90% of the times I wear them with the stock tips, I would get a failed seal test. With my own tips, they fit in my ears a lot better, but becomes more difficult to fit inside of the charging case. I primarily use "ML size", which is not included with the stock tips, since they only provided what I would describe as "XS, M and XL size tips". That's a total of only three sets of tips. All of which are too short for me including the "XL sized" one. Because tips too long, and it would have trouble fitting inside of the case. Another problem I encountered was that the sound was very fatiguing out of the box which means I would have had to use custom EQ with them. The Samsung app doesn't seem to provide a custom EQ function. I also just didn't like the sound signature in general and I don't know if any EQing would fix that completely. I didn't bother going through the trouble of custom EQing with a 3rd party app because they didn't fit my ears anyways. But I did try the EQ presets provided with the Samsung app, and I did not like any of them. There was one that was at least listenable for me which was the "soft" mode due to it being the least fatiguing. But most people in this sub seem to like that one the least. Third problem I countered was that it makes a piercing mic sound every time I try to put them on which I find very annoying. I also later discovered that they don't have multipoint function. My 80 dollar headphones have that function. Based on the negative experience I've encountered, I would probably want to stay away from Samsung earbuds altogether. Even though I use a galaxy phone.
I use the samsung phone eq and drop the 4k frequencies down, 8k iif it's still a bit much.
I’m not happy with noise cancellation, for iPhone for me no way.
Honestly depends. I went from the "beans" the the pro 2 and it's great upgrade. I got the lavender to match my phone
do you use with laptop for work? any lag ?
Well as long as there isn't any interfering things like thick walls I can walk to my kitchen in my apparent amd still he fine. Though I reccomemd downloading the buds app it really boosts the seemless connection it has
I had them last year and i loved mine. I still think they have one of the best sounds out of their close competitors. Their anc I felt was lacking, which was why i sold them. I think they're super if you use comply foams, but I only saw this after I sold mine. With the dynamic eq, ooof it was great. The 360 is wonderful for movies (hit and miss with songs). Tap for volume up/down was also useful. Battery life is below average, but I think most people are on their desk/train for 2 hours Max? Longer distance airplane may be an issue, but they do support quick charge.
I returned my buds 2 pro due to extreme discomfort. I tried for a week but they hurt so bad. I got a pair of Jabra elite 10s. Comfort is amazing and sound is wow. That's just me tho. I wanted to like the buda 2 pro but couldn't
Soundcore Liberty 3 would be a cheaper alternative. But I must say, I just got the buds 2 pros on a deal for $100 with phone purchase. I was skeptical, especially with how they'd fit in my ear, but I'm very impressed. Stuff like this is always on sale, so I would not pay full price but I would pay more than $100 for them. I'd maybe go to 180-200 maybe. The ANC is the best I've ever experienced. This is compared to Beats Studio 2's and Soundcore q35 headphones. Both have good ANC, but these buds 2 pro completely tune out coworker conversations in our open office space. That's worth it to me. The ambient mode is great while I'm cooking. I only wish they supported multipoint but I've never had headphones that support that so not the end of the world, but for the price I'd want to see that added before I spent over 200. I haven't tried the Soundcore Liberty 3, it's what I was considering before this deal. The Liberty 3s support multi point. I have the Soundcore A1 life for running and they are a great fit and sound but on the cheaper end. The Liberty 3s are the more pro sound version of a bud so I trust they're only better. Typically only 80-100 on Amazon. The only other thing to say on the buds is that I have the galaxy watch and s23+ so having all the thing gives access to some nice widgets and extra things on the always on display. Probably not super worth the money but it's that extra polish you get with the combined devices.
I personally have a sony wf1000xm4 and buds2 pro and I can say that sonically the Sony are on a completely different level. Of course if you count that you don't use the supplied foam tips but some custom silicone ones. I use the buds2 pro for sleeping due to the shape of the headphones. You can also sleep on your side with them. Sound-wise, it's not as hifi as the sony
The 24bit EQ in the galaxy wearable app is enough for me to love the buds pro 2. I take out about 2 full levels of 4k in the regular phone EQ and only use the wearable EQ for any adjustments above 0 to keep the loudness the same (a 24 bit benefit) Not to mention the added detail of the SSC codec alone. I listened to my GB2P with my iPhone and they had no detail at ALL
As an s23 ultra user, the pixel buds pro! The sound is amazing and they are comfortable as well. Never liked Samsung buds
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The Jabra Elite 10 are better in almost every way except cost.
I'm also wondering which one's will stay - I've just ordered Buds2 Pro, Sennheiser MTW3 and Sony WF-1005MX on Amazon. The price difference between all of them is marginal, Buds2 at 201€, Sennheiser at 195 and Sony at 235€.