With the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Samsung introduced new in-ear headphones with active noise cancellation, improved sound and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. At €230, they should hold their own against slightly higher-priced competition à la AirPods Pro & Co. What does the “plug” have to offer?
Compared to the Galaxy Buds Pro, i.e. the first generation, the new Buds 2 Pro have approx About 15% shrink. With a weight of 5.5 grams, the in-ear headphones weigh less than the 5.1 grams of the Galaxy Buds 2 and around 6.3 grams of the Galaxy Buds Pro. The shape should sit particularly comfortably in the ear, but it will also ensure a good grip. During sports activities. These are the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Protected against water according to IPX7 (1 meter fresh water, max 30 minutes).
Better sound quality with its own codec
Inside, Samsung uses a 2-way sound system with a tweeter and woofer. With Samsung Seamless Codec HiFi, which is only compatible with a Samsung device running One UI 4.0, you can 24-bit sound However, the respective app must support this quality. Alternatively use Galaxy Buds 2 Pro AAC or SBC as codecs, aptX (HD), which are otherwise popular with Android smartphones, are not included.
It is joined by an advanced one Active noise cancellation including ambient mode. Buds 2 Pro uses three microphones per “plug”: 2x outside, 1x inside. During phone calls, your voice should be emphasized and unwanted ambient noise should be effectively filtered. Also, offers in-ear headphones Virtual 360 degree sound, which should be particularly interesting for movies or games. However, a Samsung device (a UI 3.1 or higher) is required here as well
However, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are connected Per Bluetooth 5.3. In this case, however, the new standard, which is intended to ensure greater efficiency, does not require the LE Audio (Low Power) extension and the LC3 codec – at least Samsung does not name these features. However, a Automatic device change This is possible without having to manually connect the buds in the Bluetooth settings – which, again, is only possible with Galaxy devices.
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Battery life is up to 29 hours
According to Samsung, you can do this by disabling ANC Listen to music for up to 8 hours, together with the charging case, a maximum of 29 hours is possible. As soon as you use noise cancellation, battery life drops by 5 hours on a single charge, up to a maximum of 18 hours. The case charges via either USB-C or wireless charging.
You can get Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro now For 229 euros Pre-order MSRP in Graphite, White, Bora Purple. As well as them The new foldable smartphone Or the Galaxy Watch 5 (Pro) will then become in-ear headphones From 26th August to distribute
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