Can we talk about wireless audio’s missing speedometer?
We’ve now come to the second iteration of Samsung’s “Pro” earbuds — the $230 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. It’s an awkward name, for sure (and that’s after you ignore the fact that Samsung actually calls them “Buds2 Pro”). But set that aside for a minute. There’s a whole lot here to like, all detailed in our Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review. Given that these live in the same world — and the same relative pricing category — as Apple’s AirPods Pro and Google’s Pixel Buds Pro, there’s a lot to live up to for the Buds 2 Pro. And this being Samsung we’re talking about, that also means a whole bunch of fun little features to go along with the bread-and-butter of earbuds — the sound. So are the Buds 2 Pro going to make your decision any easier? Or, as often is the case, is it more a matter of ecosystem? Let us hark back to the beginning of 2021, with the first Galaxy Buds Pro. Our takeaway: “The Galaxy Buds Pro are a great pair of everyday-wearable true wireless earbuds. They aren’t for audiophiles, nor were th...
Excellent fit and feel; Plenty of features; They look great; Acceptable battery life;
"360 Audio" is not good; Head tracking isn't great;