With longer battery life and improved features, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro look set to be Samsung’s best ANC earbuds yet

The Buds2 Pro are fantastic. But the Momax powerbank is a waste. Just get a normal powerbank. It will not wireless charge a Samsung Watch or a Samsung Fold3 in its case. Even if the Fold3 is out of its case it is so hard to get it lined up to charge and a little movement will stop the charge. Even a Samsung S21 had the same results. If I had of brought the Momax powerbank on its own I would be asking for my money back but it came with the promotion.

An improvement on the last-generation model, but the Galaxy Buds2 Pro still lack appeal outside Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem

Smart, comfortable design; Improved ANC;

Mediocre battery life; No manual EQ or wear detection;

Decent audio quality; Comfortable fit; Reliable battery life;

Mics are hit and miss; ANC isn’t the best you’ll find at this price;

Energetic and engaging sound; Doesn’t skimp on features; Comfortable and pocket-friendly;

Many features reserved for Samsung phones; ANC not the most effective at this price; Battery life only average;

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;

Samsung’s best-sounding buds yet; Comfortable and lightweight; IPX7 water-resistance;

Fiddly touch controls; 24-bit audio requires a Samsung phone; Middling battery life;