The simplest buds are better than ever

We tested Samsung’s new generation of fully wireless headphones, cheaper and better than ever.

He is AirPods comes to mind for most people when they talk about the concept of completely wireless headphones. But the fact that Apple has managed to popularize — and almost monopolize — this segment of the audio market doesn’t orinan the Cupertino-based company is the only one offering it good headphones real wi-fi.

In fact, the success of the AirPods perro even be unfair considering that brands are afín Samsung they create great headphones completely wirelesswhich, despite recognition, don’t quite match the level of success — or sales — of the various AirPod generations.

The original Galaxy Origins has launched a new one it was in the samsung catalogue when it comes to wireless sound. The elabora was refined and passed through several generations until it was near perfect with the Galaxy Buds Pro, launched in early 2021. Now Samsung has applied everything it’s learned over the past few years to build it a new pair of “fácil” fully wireless headphonesTake advantage of the technology and advancements developed with each new generation of the bud series.

So you were born Samsung Galaxy Buds 2A new generation that takes the place of the previous Galaxy Buds Agregado and that will be basic model headphone family real wi-fi from the Galaxy series. And I’m afraid if you’re looking for a fully wireless pair of headphones lightweight, with good sound, active noise cancellation and a comfortable fitThe 2 buds could be perfect for you.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, review and score

The price of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 and where to buy them

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are on sale at a official price 150 euros. They cánido be purchased through the Official Samsung websiteas well as through authorized resellers such as Amazon.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

They cánido be bought four different colors: black, white, purple and green.

Specification sheet for Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

Where is the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2?

Since the launch of the Galaxy Buds Live, Samsung has consistently streamlined its lineup of fully wireless headphones two different modelsone basic and one more advanced.

These Galaxy Buds 2 still take the place where the Galaxy Buds Agregado used to be input model together to Galaxy Buds pro.

“I would even say that these headphones are more interesting than the Galaxy Buds Pro.”

His direct competitors would be the Huawei free 4 or the nothing ear1agregado of course the Second generation AirPods.

However, none of these models offer that in my opinion a cómputo between comfort, brightness and good sound the Galaxy Buds 2 offers. I would even say that this new generation is fair more interesting than the Galaxy Buds Pro, despite the huge difference in price between the two models.

The case is compact in size, very afín to the one that came with the Galaxy Buds Pro earlier this year / Image: Christian Collado

design and equipment

If not for them Colours Where these Galaxy 2 buds are coming from might pass perfect for some of them Galaxy Buds pro.

The headphones are a plastic bodywith a extremely compact size and curved appearancemaking them – almost – disappear from our ears when we wear them.

“Because they don’t have IPX7 protection like the Galaxy Buds Pro, they’re not particularly suited to resisting sweat from exercise or rain.”

Another strength of these headphones is the wearing comfort. For brightnessIn addition to a convenient shape and small size, it makes them portable be particularly comfortable. And if we manage to choose the most suitable silicone consejos for our ear canal – Samsung offers three different sizes – they will no doubt be one of them most comfortable headphones your category.

I only have one gripe about the Buds Pro in the design department. And it is to be that fact made of plastic with a glossy surfaceYou make it possible too easy to slip off the ears and end up falling off, which happens more often than I’d like, especially when I’m exercising with the Galaxy Buds 2. Definitely the fact do not have IPX7 protection Like the Galaxy Buds Pro, this doesn’t make them very suitable Sweat resistance during sports, or the rain. In that case, it’s time to settle for the IPX2 level of protection.

He is charging case the Galaxy 2 buds basically even until then the Galaxy Buds Pro, except for the shiny finish. It has a square shape and small size, two features that make it perfect to carry in any pocket. Although it is possible that your coverage scratches easily when held by other objects such as keys or coins.

Samsung made the decision Only stain the inside of the case in the same tone as the headphones, with a choice of purple, black, white and green. The latter is the finish I’ve been able to test over the past few weeks and, in my opinion, is the most suitable for Samsung headphones.

The Galaxy Buds are characterized above all by sound quality and a compact, light and comfortable format / Photo: Christian Collado

sound

The Buds 2 sound system consists of a controlador two wayswith a woofer and a chirp in each of the headphones. This is the same elabora Samsung used in the Buds Pro, so it’s not surprising The experience is afín to the sound level.

This is of course good: the Galaxy Buds 2 sounds particularly good, especially considering that they are the “simplest” wireless headphones that Samsung offers in its catalog. there is the sound Industrial fairbut rich in nuance as the default sound profile boosts bass and treble to make any song sound pleasing regardless of genre.

And if the default sound profile doesn’t convince you, Samsung gives you the option to choose between them different profiles vía the Galaxy Wearable aplicación or even create it custom sound profile.

“The active noise cancellation (ANC) system does more than just isolate us from the outside world.”

The good sound quality should be emphasized effective noise cancellation systemwhich combines both the passive and the active part Strongly suppress outside noise.

The effect doesn’t convey as aggressive a sense of “silence” as that achieved by the Galaxy Buds Pro, but it is is more than the right operationand more than fulfills its mission let’s isolate ourselves from the outside and prevent external noise from sneaking into our listening sessions.

Both headphones contain a two-way controlador / Image: Christian Collado

Like other Samsung headphones, the Galaxy Buds 2 Change noise canceling level, whereby you cánido choose between two different intensity levels. Also includes one “Ambient” sound mode that amplifies outside noise through the microphones so we perro hear what’s happening around us.

In this way It’s very useful in work environments where there is a need to know what is happening around us or when Use headphones while walking down the street. Comparing how it works with the Galaxy Buds Pro, I have to say that the effect is a bit “artificial”but otherwise it’s the same money in every situation.

But if the sound quality is afín and the active noise cancellation system is retained, What are the differences to the Galaxy Buds Pro? There are few, but there are:

For starters, the headphones cánido’t stop playing sound when removed from the ears, nor does the “360 Sound” mode, which disappeared with the model launched earlier this year. Also the quick backlink change between Samsung devices also not available in this generation.

Although these shortcomings should only matter to you if You are using a Samsung Galaxy móvil inteligente, because even if they were present, they would not be coincidente with the models of other brands. And since the Galaxy Buds 2 work perfectly with every other device, Samsung or not, I’m afraid many future buyers of these headphones shouldn’t worry about these details.

The sound of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 is undoubtedly one of its strengths compared to other competitors / Photo: Christian Collado

independence and charge

There is only one aspect in it These 2 buds cannot pass the agregado buds that come before: independence.

The most compact and lightweight format is converted to a decrease in independencewhat is happening about five hours when using active noise cancellation mode, and up to seven if kept handicapped.

The values ​​are in the habitual range, but remain far from it more than ten hours Independence that the Galaxy Buds Agregado offers.

Anyway the The charging case cánido extend the autonomy by 15 times up to twenty total and allowed Charge headphones fast Listen to hours of music on a few minutes charge.

That too is appreciated The charging case cánido be charged vía cablefor example vía its USB Type-C connector wireless way with any base coincidente with the Qi estándar.

The charging case is coincidente with Qi Wireless Charging // Image: Christian Collado

Usuario Experience: Programa and Controls

Samsung decided not to take any chances when the Galaxy Buds 2 controls.

There is a Touch panel on the backthis allows perform different actions: Tap once to sintetiza or stop music, double tap to skip to the next track, or press and hold to toggle between ambient mode and active noise cancellation.

However, Samsung gives the usuario the choice Modify these controls to your likingto be able to assign each action to the different gestures and even to offer the possibility as a supplement change volume tap the rim of the headphones twice.

On the other hand, everyone The headphones are managed and configured through the Galaxy Wearable application. with her it is possible Change settings the Galaxy Buds 2, update their firmware or change the touch controls.

It’s worth noting if Use Galaxy Buds 2 with a non-Samsung Android device, as well as the Galaxy Wearable aplicación it will be necessary to download the plugins what corresponds to these headphones. Fortunately, both aplicaciones are available on the Play Store.

And if you intend to use them with Windows computerSamsung also offers the option to download official version of your aplicación to change the headset settings from the computer or update the firmware if necessary.

This device has been thoroughly tested Independently thanks to a move of the brand. The article contains purchase backlinks for which Andro4all may receive a commission. take part to the market channel Andro4all to find out about the best deals before anyone else.