Galaxy Buds2 Pro are WAY better than Pixel Buds Pro - but are they good enough?

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00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Everything is 'pro'
01:21 - Pricing
01:33 - Non-sound related stuff
02:44 - Sound: Measurements & Comparisons
08:26 - Enough with the graphs, how do they sound?
09:04 - ANC performance
10:26 - Conclusion

[ResolveReviews]

For those wondering, measurements were done with the GRAS RA0402 coupler and shouldn't be directly compared to measurements done on 0045 equivalents. Also, the Samsung app does have a number of EQ presets, and I recommend trying out the 'soft' one in particular as it reduces the upper mids a bit.

[GK-ogpy]

I have had the galaxy buds, galaxy buds pro, galaxy buds live and now just received my galaxy buds 2 pro. I can say without a doubt these are Samsung's best buds to be released, they are comfortable and fit very well with little to no ear fatigue. I went on a run with them last night and not once did I have to adjust them. I am no audiophile but these sound nice a and crisp with no distorting and the ambient mode sounds a lot more natural then the rest of the buds. Personally I believe these are a must have if you are using Samsung products.

[sandarai]

i just thought i'd say that i LOVE the redesign! it looks very very clean :)

[jak]

"Enough with the graphs, how do they sound"
*immediatly shows more graphs*

[ConsecDesign]

Just got mine and they are great tws buds. Killer features and perfectly adequate sound

[peergynt]

Great review! I kind of regret getting Galaxy Buds Pro for Iphone, but I have not had any connection issues (Pro 1st gen). I just have to update the firmware through a windows device, no clue if that firmware improves anything when paired with Iphone.

Also the fit on Galaxy Buds Pro is not great for me, my ears poop them out. Buds Pro 2 I hear are much better regarding comfort. Anyway, I will get the Sonys next time.

[FolstrimHori]

Review aside, this guy is not a role model for financial responsibility.

[elmaster]

My only complaint on the Buds2 Pro is the lack of a full EQ because I'm not like everyone else that like that V-shape EQ, I boost the mids in every headphone I have, other than that WOW, if other reviewers say there is no upgrades in the B2P from the regular Pros they are WRONG, just for the Bass alone I will have to retire my L3P because I carry 3 different set of earbuds for different purposes, now I will just carry the Buds Live and the Buds 2 Pro and will retire the L3P and the Original Pros.

[digitaldanload]

Love the review. Whilst we're on the topic of true wireless iems, I'd love to see your opinion on tw Bluetooth adapters, like the ones from Shure and Fiio. The subjective reviews for them are good, but I'd love to get your objective take on them.

[jan-hendrikswanepoel]

Great review, thanks 🙂 In South Africa, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro are literally half the price of Sony's WF-1000XM4 earbuds at the moment, so even though I love Sony, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro wins hands down.

[Haasaaroni]

Resolve, you should check out the Final ZE3000 true wireless buds if you haven’t already. They’re easily the best sounding wireless things I’ve heard so far.

[GadZookz]

Thanks Resolve. Best 2022 TWS I’ve tried are the Yamaha TW-E7B. Glad to hear the Samsung buds are in the game though since I’m expecting them.

[mounik]

Thanks for the comment comparing with IEMs at the end with aria and kato etc.. I didnt find this comparision anywhere else. Now i have an idea of where the tws audio quality stands.

[CapFlipGaming]

I got some today for $70 on clearance in the store. Definitely worth it! I needed to replace my Pixel Buds.

[AniketSen]

adjusted the eq on my pixel buds pro, they do sound good after the update and the eq tweak...but the imaging and soundstage are unmatched on my galaxy buds 2 pro...and for vocals, my airpods pro gen 1 are still king....so overall with eq tweak and especially with a pixel device the pixel buds pro are a great option....i got mine for $99 and for that price i think they are a steal....using it with the pixel 8 and they do work well

[halxxx]

I bought the buds 2 regular for everyday use, those are suuuuper convenient for sports/gym and casual stroll around the city.

But... for those looking for a way to really isolate themselves from the rest of the world, an Etymotic + Bluetooth DAC is still the best way to do it, virtually nothing with active ANC can reach that level of noise blocking, and one advantage I discovered from a recent flight is that they don't have that cabin pressure effect like most headphones do...

[DaKerim]

After buying the galaxy buds2 my audiophile career ended didn't need anyithing else anymore i was satisfied

[aholloway]

Would be interesting to hear your updated thoughts with the EQ now available for the pixelbuds pro.

[asadava]

I think I might just get the Pixel Buds Pro, they're cheaper, and I have a Google Pixel, so they'll work better with my phone than the 2 Samsung earbuds I already have.

[josh]

If you set them up on a galaxy phone, they sound much better on an iPhone. When paired with my 13 pro, the sound is fuller, more spacial, and richer bass. I just use the normal EQ setting on the wear app on my S22 Ultra, then use them on the iPhone.