Samsung unveiled the all-new Galaxy Buds2 at the Galaxy UNPACKED event on August 11. Likewise, Samsung has priced the new Galaxy Buds2 very competitively as they come at a lower price than their predecessor. Here you’ll read about the Galaxy Buds2’s comparison against other popular earbuds.
The Galaxy Buds2, launched along with Samsung’s foldable flagships Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, look the same as they did in the leaked renders. Let’s discuss the new Buds2 features.
Samsung has done something different this time by providing Active Noise Cancellation in their non-pro version of the Galaxy Buds. Also, the aggressive pricing of $149 puts them in direct competition with AirPods 2. The earbuds pair also comes with Quick Qi Wireless Charging built-in. Let’s have a comparison run-down between Buds2, AirPods 2, and Buds Pro.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 vs. AirPods 2 vs. Galaxy Buds Pro
| Galaxy Buds2 | Apple AirPods 2 | Galaxy Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth v5.2 | Bluetooth v5.0 | Bluetooth v5.0 |
| Ambient Sound/Active Noise Cancellation | No Active Noice Cancellation | Ambient Sound/Active Noise Cancellation |
| Battery: Up to 20h with ANC (5h + 15h in the Case) Up to 29h without ANC (7.5h + 21.5h in the Case) | Battery: Up to 5h (Single Charge) Up to 24h (With Case) | Battery: Up to 18h with ANC (5h + 13h in the Case) Up To 28h without ANC (8h + 20h in the Case) |
| Qi Wireless Charging + Quick Wired Charging | Qi Wireless Charging + Wired Charging | Qi Wireless Charging + Wired Charging |
| IPX2 rating for water resistance | No water resistance rating | IPX7 rating for water resistance |
| 3 Mics + VPU | Dual beam-forming mics | 3 Mics (Dual mic array + mic mesh chamber) |
| Price: $149.99 with Case | Price: $159 – AirPods 2 with Charging Case $199 – AirPods 2 with Wireless Charging Case | Price: $199.99 with Case |
Galaxy Buds2 Early Impressions
The Galaxy Buds2 earbuds surely provide a bang for the buck. With aggressive pricing and features such as ANC and great battery life, the Buds2 seem quite interesting. Also, the Galaxy Buds2 has a different design than last time which is better and more premium.
Furthermore, seeing the Galaxy Buds2 comparison against AirPods 2, Buds2 have better connectivity features and offers superior battery life. Also, AirPods lose many features when they’re connected to a non-iOS device. Hence, what matters, in the end, is the device that you use them with.
