Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 (R177)
Details Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are the next-generation earbuds offering refined designs that make them compact, lightweight and pocketable. It gets connected and switches effortlessly between compatible devices in no time and lets you operate the features such as answering calls or listening to audio from whoever connected devices you want. It has active noise canceling features that reduce up to 98 percent of background noise. So you can enjoy your audio content smoothly. It supports Galaxy Wearable App, which offers tips for your ear type for a better experience. It comes with a unique feature of power-sharing through which you can listen to podcasts and playlists for extended periods. Other Notable specs of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are 5 hours of playtime and 20 hours of battery life when charged using its charging case.
Details Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are the next-generation earbuds offering refined designs that make them compact, lightweight and pocketable. It gets connected and switches effortlessly between compatible devices in no time and lets you operate the features such as answering calls or listening to audio from whoever connected devices you want. It has active noise canceling features that reduce up to 98 percent of background noise. So you can enjoy your audio content smoothly. It supports Galaxy Wearable App, which offers tips for your ear type for a better experience. It comes with a unique feature of power-sharing through which you can listen to podcasts and playlists for extended periods. Other Notable specs of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are 5 hours of playtime and 20 hours of battery life when charged using its charging case.
Details Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are the next-generation earbuds offering refined designs that make them compact, lightweight and pocketable. It gets connected and switches effortlessly between compatible devices in no time and lets you operate the features such as answering calls or listening to audio from whoever connected devices you want. It has active noise canceling features that reduce up to 98 percent of background noise. So you can enjoy your audio content smoothly. It supports Galaxy Wearable App, which offers tips for your ear type for a better experience. It comes with a unique feature of power-sharing through which you can listen to podcasts and playlists for extended periods. Other Notable specs of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are 5 hours of playtime and 20 hours of battery life when charged using its charging case.
Details Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are the next-generation earbuds offering refined designs that make them compact, lightweight and pocketable. It gets connected and switches effortlessly between compatible devices in no time and lets you operate the features such as answering calls or listening to audio from whoever connected devices you want. It has active noise canceling features that reduce up to 98 percent of background noise. So you can enjoy your audio content smoothly. It supports Galaxy Wearable App, which offers tips for your ear type for a better experience. It comes with a unique feature of power-sharing through which you can listen to podcasts and playlists for extended periods. Other Notable specs of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are 5 hours of playtime and 20 hours of battery life when charged using its charging case.
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The Galaxy Buds2 are an amazing piece of technology that provides a sound experience beyond what I had expected.No other headphones or earbuds felt or fitted comfortably until I got the Galaxy Buds2. What really helps is the ability to be able to change the ear tips.Downloading the Galaxy Wearable app has a feature that checks the fit of the Buds2.A superb case keeps them safe and is also the charging podConnect via Bluetooth and you are ready to enjoy a fabulous sound experience.Listening to your favourite music is a great experience, it is immersive with superb quality and clarity. There is a choice of ambient sound where you can hear the music but also be aware of your surroundings or active noise cancelling shuts out surrounding sounds and the music is ... MoreThe Galaxy Buds2 are an amazing piece of technology that provides a sound experience beyond what I had expected.No other headphones or earbuds felt or fitted comfortably until I got the Galaxy Buds2. What really helps is the ability to be able to change the ear tips.Downloading the Galaxy Wearable app has a feature that checks the fit of the Buds2.A superb case keeps them safe and is also the charging podConnect via Bluetooth and you are ready to enjoy a fabulous sound experience.Listening to your favourite music is a great experience, it is immersive with superb quality and clarity. There is a choice of ambient sound where you can hear the music but also be aware of your surroundings or active noise cancelling shuts out surrounding sounds and the music is pretty much all that you hear, the complete immersive experience.You are alerted to messages arriving and phone calls can be taken whilst using the Buds2. Answering a call can be done on the Buds2 touch pad or from your phone.The touch control on the Buds2 just takes a little time to get used to but once mastered the touch control on the Buds2 themselves works well.A great feature is the 360 audio. Providing absolutely superb surround sound when watching a film, the sound has great depth and takes you right into the film you are watching.The Galaxy Buds2 are a jam-packed piece of technology with a great wearability experience, easy to use and setup but most of all the sound quality is superb and has provided me with top quality performance on daily outings to walk the dog, sat at my desk working and being able to take calls or simply relaxing in the garden.
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I’ve been using my Galaxy Buds 2’s for a while now, and I have to say, I'm really impressed with these earbuds. The sound quality is excellent, with crisp highs and deep bass, and they fit comfortably in my ears without causing any discomfort, even during long listening sessions. Bonus points for not sticking out nearly as much as the other earbuds!One of the standout features of these earbuds is the active noise cancellation, which works really well at blocking out external noise. I've also used the pass through mode quite a bit at work which Is excellent! I can easily have a conversation with co-workers without taking the buds out, then play music once the conversation is over.With the buds being from Samsung, they also make it really easy to switch between ... MoreI’ve been using my Galaxy Buds 2’s for a while now, and I have to say, I'm really impressed with these earbuds. The sound quality is excellent, with crisp highs and deep bass, and they fit comfortably in my ears without causing any discomfort, even during long listening sessions. Bonus points for not sticking out nearly as much as the other earbuds!One of the standout features of these earbuds is the active noise cancellation, which works really well at blocking out external noise. I've also used the pass through mode quite a bit at work which Is excellent! I can easily have a conversation with co-workers without taking the buds out, then play music once the conversation is over.With the buds being from Samsung, they also make it really easy to switch between devices all the time. I switch from my Fold 4, to my work PC, to my work laptop, and to my own desktop at home all the time, and without fail. Just smooth flawless transitions between devices!Battery life has been impressive as well, and I'm able to get several hours of use out of a single charge. The charging case is compact and easy to carry around, and it provides an additional two or three charges before needing to be recharged.Overall, I would highly recommend the Galaxy Buds 2 to anyone looking for high-quality earbuds with excellent sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfortable fit. They are a great value for the price and have quickly become my go-to earbuds for daily use. In fact, I’ve already convinced a few of my co-workers and sister to get them and they love them!
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For starters, they are very comfortable, I like the fact that they come with several different sizes for the ear piece. You can tell by just holding them, they have some weight to them, but it's because you can see and feel the quality of them. Another pair I have are so light weight, and I thought that was a good thing untill I heard the quality of sound coming from these. You can feel the bass and the crystal clear sound is almost as good as my over the head full sized studio beats. Except they are so much more comfortable. One of my favorite features is the 1 ear mode, where it recognizes when it's in your ear, and one bud can control almost all of the short cuts on the touch pad. Another one of the features I like is the ambient sound mode. Being able to hear ... MoreFor starters, they are very comfortable, I like the fact that they come with several different sizes for the ear piece. You can tell by just holding them, they have some weight to them, but it's because you can see and feel the quality of them. Another pair I have are so light weight, and I thought that was a good thing untill I heard the quality of sound coming from these. You can feel the bass and the crystal clear sound is almost as good as my over the head full sized studio beats. Except they are so much more comfortable. One of my favorite features is the 1 ear mode, where it recognizes when it's in your ear, and one bud can control almost all of the short cuts on the touch pad. Another one of the features I like is the ambient sound mode. Being able to hear people or noises clearly with both buds on, while listening to music is kinda trippy. It allows me to be aware when I'm jamming out, or are on a phone call and not paying attention to my surroundings. Although the battery life isn't great, 3 charges and 5 hours of life is plenty for the day especially if your using 1 ear most of the day. I can see why the battery doesn't last long, with all of the features it offers, on top of the quality and volume capacity of them. They are easily the best wireless ear buds I've ever owned, and I got them for a great price of 80 dollars. I got them in a cool color, kinda a pale green, with this shinny, polished, and smooth exterior.
| General | |
| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 1.7 cm x 2.11 cm x 2.09 cm / 5 g Charging case: 5.02 cm x 5 cm x 2.78 cm / 41.2 g |
| Width | 1.7 cm |
| Depth | 2.11 cm |
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Black - Truly Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation, Amplify Ambient, Auto Swtiching
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The Galaxy Buds2 are an amazing piece of technology that provides a sound experience beyond what I had expected.No other headphones or earbuds felt or fitted comfortably until I got the Galaxy Buds2. What really helps is the ability to be able to change the ear tips.Downloading the Galaxy Wearable app has a feature that checks the fit of the Buds2.A superb case keeps them safe and is also the charging podConnect via Bluetooth and you are ready to enjoy a fabulous sound experience.Listening to your favourite music is a great experience, it is immersive with superb quality and clarity. There is a choice of ambient sound where you can hear the music but also be aware of your surroundings or active noise cancelling shuts out surrounding sounds and the music is ... MoreThe Galaxy Buds2 are an amazing piece of technology that provides a sound experience beyond what I had expected.No other headphones or earbuds felt or fitted comfortably until I got the Galaxy Buds2. What really helps is the ability to be able to change the ear tips.Downloading the Galaxy Wearable app has a feature that checks the fit of the Buds2.A superb case keeps them safe and is also the charging podConnect via Bluetooth and you are ready to enjoy a fabulous sound experience.Listening to your favourite music is a great experience, it is immersive with superb quality and clarity. There is a choice of ambient sound where you can hear the music but also be aware of your surroundings or active noise cancelling shuts out surrounding sounds and the music is pretty much all that you hear, the complete immersive experience.You are alerted to messages arriving and phone calls can be taken whilst using the Buds2. Answering a call can be done on the Buds2 touch pad or from your phone.The touch control on the Buds2 just takes a little time to get used to but once mastered the touch control on the Buds2 themselves works well.A great feature is the 360 audio. Providing absolutely superb surround sound when watching a film, the sound has great depth and takes you right into the film you are watching.The Galaxy Buds2 are a jam-packed piece of technology with a great wearability experience, easy to use and setup but most of all the sound quality is superb and has provided me with top quality performance on daily outings to walk the dog, sat at my desk working and being able to take calls or simply relaxing in the garden.
I’ve been using my Galaxy Buds 2’s for a while now, and I have to say, I'm really impressed with these earbuds. The sound quality is excellent, with crisp highs and deep bass, and they fit comfortably in my ears without causing any discomfort, even during long listening sessions. Bonus points for not sticking out nearly as much as the other earbuds!One of the standout features of these earbuds is the active noise cancellation, which works really well at blocking out external noise. I've also used the pass through mode quite a bit at work which Is excellent! I can easily have a conversation with co-workers without taking the buds out, then play music once the conversation is over.With the buds being from Samsung, they also make it really easy to switch between ... MoreI’ve been using my Galaxy Buds 2’s for a while now, and I have to say, I'm really impressed with these earbuds. The sound quality is excellent, with crisp highs and deep bass, and they fit comfortably in my ears without causing any discomfort, even during long listening sessions. Bonus points for not sticking out nearly as much as the other earbuds!One of the standout features of these earbuds is the active noise cancellation, which works really well at blocking out external noise. I've also used the pass through mode quite a bit at work which Is excellent! I can easily have a conversation with co-workers without taking the buds out, then play music once the conversation is over.With the buds being from Samsung, they also make it really easy to switch between devices all the time. I switch from my Fold 4, to my work PC, to my work laptop, and to my own desktop at home all the time, and without fail. Just smooth flawless transitions between devices!Battery life has been impressive as well, and I'm able to get several hours of use out of a single charge. The charging case is compact and easy to carry around, and it provides an additional two or three charges before needing to be recharged.Overall, I would highly recommend the Galaxy Buds 2 to anyone looking for high-quality earbuds with excellent sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfortable fit. They are a great value for the price and have quickly become my go-to earbuds for daily use. In fact, I’ve already convinced a few of my co-workers and sister to get them and they love them!
For starters, they are very comfortable, I like the fact that they come with several different sizes for the ear piece. You can tell by just holding them, they have some weight to them, but it's because you can see and feel the quality of them. Another pair I have are so light weight, and I thought that was a good thing untill I heard the quality of sound coming from these. You can feel the bass and the crystal clear sound is almost as good as my over the head full sized studio beats. Except they are so much more comfortable. One of my favorite features is the 1 ear mode, where it recognizes when it's in your ear, and one bud can control almost all of the short cuts on the touch pad. Another one of the features I like is the ambient sound mode. Being able to hear ... MoreFor starters, they are very comfortable, I like the fact that they come with several different sizes for the ear piece. You can tell by just holding them, they have some weight to them, but it's because you can see and feel the quality of them. Another pair I have are so light weight, and I thought that was a good thing untill I heard the quality of sound coming from these. You can feel the bass and the crystal clear sound is almost as good as my over the head full sized studio beats. Except they are so much more comfortable. One of my favorite features is the 1 ear mode, where it recognizes when it's in your ear, and one bud can control almost all of the short cuts on the touch pad. Another one of the features I like is the ambient sound mode. Being able to hear people or noises clearly with both buds on, while listening to music is kinda trippy. It allows me to be aware when I'm jamming out, or are on a phone call and not paying attention to my surroundings. Although the battery life isn't great, 3 charges and 5 hours of life is plenty for the day especially if your using 1 ear most of the day. I can see why the battery doesn't last long, with all of the features it offers, on top of the quality and volume capacity of them. They are easily the best wireless ear buds I've ever owned, and I got them for a great price of 80 dollars. I got them in a cool color, kinda a pale green, with this shinny, polished, and smooth exterior.
These earbuds are comfortable to wear though and the lack of wire makes them much easier to handle (no more tangles!). They are very lightweight and come with 3 different sizes of silicone buds, so you can adjust them to fit your ears. I find they do occasionally move, though I can usually catch them before they fall out - I only ever use them when walking though, which will make them more likely to slip. They come in a handy, discreet charging case, which can be charged using a standard phone charger. The case displays a red, amber or green light when you close it after putting the buds in to show how much charge is left. I've been impressed by the buds' battery life - they can last many hours playing podcasts and taking calls.In order to sync the buds with your ... MoreThese earbuds are comfortable to wear though and the lack of wire makes them much easier to handle (no more tangles!). They are very lightweight and come with 3 different sizes of silicone buds, so you can adjust them to fit your ears. I find they do occasionally move, though I can usually catch them before they fall out - I only ever use them when walking though, which will make them more likely to slip. They come in a handy, discreet charging case, which can be charged using a standard phone charger. The case displays a red, amber or green light when you close it after putting the buds in to show how much charge is left. I've been impressed by the buds' battery life - they can last many hours playing podcasts and taking calls.In order to sync the buds with your devices, you need to install the Samsung Wear app - this is quick to do and you are taken, step-by-step through setting up connections and learning the features of the buds. The app has a test to determine the fit of the buds in your ears but I found this delivered completely random results - without moving or adjusting the buds, I ran the test 3 times in a row and got 'good fit - left, poor fit - right'; 'good fit - left, good fit - right'; and 'poor fit - left, good fit - right'. But the other features are helpful - you can set either noise cancelling (this uses more battery) or 3 different levels of 'ambient noise' to allow you to hear your surroundings. I have mine set to allow medium ambient noise and I find this useful for when walking/running to hear traffic while still being able to have my phone's volume set at half (with my old Sony in-ear wired buds, the volume always had to be set high, above the safety warning zone!). You can also customize the 'tap' functions, for example, one tap to play or pause, two taps to answer and end calls, tap-hold to skip a track. You can't stray too far from your device and some things seem to momentarily disrupt the connection but overall I really like these buds
The buds are small, lightweight and come with a USB charging wire and a small white charging case, which easily fits in a bag or pocket. Mine are graphite but I they come in three other colours lavender, olive and white. The buds click into the case, I think they have a magnet which attaches to the charging pins so they don't fall out of the case as soon as you open it. The set up was unbelievably easy, especially for someone who isn't great at that sort of thing. I just downloaded the Galaxy wearable app and they immediately started syncing via Bluetooth with my Samsung phone.Making sure the buds fit well within your ear is also very easy as there is an 'Earbud Fit test'. There are three sets of ear tips to make sure they fit comfortably. When you place them in ... MoreThe buds are small, lightweight and come with a USB charging wire and a small white charging case, which easily fits in a bag or pocket. Mine are graphite but I they come in three other colours lavender, olive and white. The buds click into the case, I think they have a magnet which attaches to the charging pins so they don't fall out of the case as soon as you open it. The set up was unbelievably easy, especially for someone who isn't great at that sort of thing. I just downloaded the Galaxy wearable app and they immediately started syncing via Bluetooth with my Samsung phone.Making sure the buds fit well within your ear is also very easy as there is an 'Earbud Fit test'. There are three sets of ear tips to make sure they fit comfortably. When you place them in your ear there is a beep from each bud, twist them slightly until they feel snug and then hit start. The app then tells you if each ear has a good fit and adjust until you do. They are very comfortable and easy to wear for long periods of time and don't hurt your ear like other brands I've had in the past. They also stay in place when exercising.You can also check how much charge the buds and case have left in the app, although I've not used this feature often as they have a great battery life even though I use them a lot. There is also a 'Find my Buds' option in case you can't find them!The sound/microphone quality is excellent and I've not experienced any drop outs on calls. I really like the noise cancelling and ambient sound features, as you can hear things around you while on your phone or cut the noise out completely which is good if trying to listen carefully to a call.To control the buds you just need to tap them a varying numbers of times to pause, skip, rewind and answer calls or touch & hold to switch noise, voice command or volume (depending on your settings) or decline a call.Really wish I'd got these much sooner, so much better than my old earphones!
These earbuds look great and feel well made. They're nice and compact so sit neatly in your ears for a discreet look. They fit well in my ears, although I was disappointed to only find 3 sizes of tips included. Also, because they are so small, it takes some getting used to adjusting them in your ear without activating the touch controls.The case is also compact and easily fits into a pocket, yet gives the earbuds a couple of full charges before requiring recharging. The gloss finish makes the case quiet slippery though, perhaps a matt finish would have been better.On to the most important factor when it comes to earbuds; sound. I'm certainly no audiophile, but listen to a lot of music, often with headphone/earphones, and to me these sound great. I have found ... MoreThese earbuds look great and feel well made. They're nice and compact so sit neatly in your ears for a discreet look. They fit well in my ears, although I was disappointed to only find 3 sizes of tips included. Also, because they are so small, it takes some getting used to adjusting them in your ear without activating the touch controls.The case is also compact and easily fits into a pocket, yet gives the earbuds a couple of full charges before requiring recharging. The gloss finish makes the case quiet slippery though, perhaps a matt finish would have been better.On to the most important factor when it comes to earbuds; sound. I'm certainly no audiophile, but listen to a lot of music, often with headphone/earphones, and to me these sound great. I have found other earbuds around this price to have too much bass, but these seem nicely balanced. I listen mostly to rock and acoustic and have found them well suited to both. The Bluetooth connection is also robust, with zero cutouts experienced in the few weeks I've been using them.On a less positive note you have the Galaxy Wearable app, which is required to access many of the earbud's features. Before you can even use the app, you have to seemingly give it access to your entire phone and all of your personal details. The following are some of the permissions required just to open the app: access your location, make and manage phone calls, read your calendar, read your SMS, view your call logs. I understand that these are required to use some of the assistant features, but these should all be optional if you just wish to use these as earphones. Once you're in the app works fine, you're able to change the noise cancelling, touch controls, equaliser presets and some other settings.Overall a great looking, great sounding pair of earbuds with good battery life for their size.
I'm going to start this review by saying, quality matters. When you buy a pair of headphones, you want the best possible quality for the price. With the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 beans, i heard quality in music that i never expected right out of the box. I have a Samsung Galaxy A14 phone, and i heard the connectivity is instant when pairing with another Samsung device....and it is! Before i could even put them all the way in my ears, my phone was already starting the setup process for them. The connectivity will not likely be the same for other devices outside of Samsung. The noise canceling and ambient sound features are amazing. The ambient sound feature makes music sound like you're there in the studio, and the active noise canceling is...well, active. You will enjoy ... MoreI'm going to start this review by saying, quality matters. When you buy a pair of headphones, you want the best possible quality for the price. With the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 beans, i heard quality in music that i never expected right out of the box. I have a Samsung Galaxy A14 phone, and i heard the connectivity is instant when pairing with another Samsung device....and it is! Before i could even put them all the way in my ears, my phone was already starting the setup process for them. The connectivity will not likely be the same for other devices outside of Samsung. The noise canceling and ambient sound features are amazing. The ambient sound feature makes music sound like you're there in the studio, and the active noise canceling is...well, active. You will enjoy your sounds in perfect peace, perfect for when you want to watch that podcast or hear that song before you wind down for the night. And if you're scared to buy these and want to go with a cheaper option for fear of losing them...here's good news...if you leave them somewhere (or somebody takes them, lets be honest, people stink), the SmartThings Find app will find them anywhere even if theyre dead or turned off...if (and here's where i mention one of the only two knocks i have on these) they're out of the case/the case is open. Because the Find app wont be able to find them if theyre in the case and its closed. The other knock is lack of extra rubber tips for the earbuds, but they're not needed really. My ears are small but they stayed during my 16 hour shifts this weekend. The battery life is possibly better than advertised. I was able to get thru my 16 hour shifts and only needed to charger them once during the shift, and they're still alive now. I heard notes and bass that I never heard before...in songs I've listened to for years, with different beans, headphones and even speakers. These headphones are the best ones I have ever purchased, one of the best gifts to myself ever.
I'm not someone who's a stickler for audio, so I am not particularly picky with earbuds. For the sake of the review, I will be comparing it to its predecessor, the Galaxy Buds+, as that was the other product I used before. So first things first its battery life is pretty good. You can get a lot of milage out of it as it can last up to 6 hours. I would be lying if I said that I wasn't disappointed, as the Buds+ could last around 8 hours on a single charge, but it can easily be offset by the fact that when its in the charging case it can charge to full in less than 40 minutes. That's impressive of itself. Its bean form factor looks aesthetically pleasing, but your milage may vary when it comes to fitting in your ears. I have different sized ears so one bud fits ... MoreI'm not someone who's a stickler for audio, so I am not particularly picky with earbuds. For the sake of the review, I will be comparing it to its predecessor, the Galaxy Buds+, as that was the other product I used before. So first things first its battery life is pretty good. You can get a lot of milage out of it as it can last up to 6 hours. I would be lying if I said that I wasn't disappointed, as the Buds+ could last around 8 hours on a single charge, but it can easily be offset by the fact that when its in the charging case it can charge to full in less than 40 minutes. That's impressive of itself. Its bean form factor looks aesthetically pleasing, but your milage may vary when it comes to fitting in your ears. I have different sized ears so one bud fits perfectly snug, while the other one has a hard time fitting, and more often than not leaves my ears a little sore when using for a prolonged period of time. It also can peak when listening at max volume, so sometimes when audio gets a little too loud it gets staticky. You also cannot use its ambient noise feature unless if both buds are in, unlike the Buds+.Despite the flaws, they are pretty good pieces of hardware due to its features like its active noise cancelling, blocking out sounds from other sources of noise. I've been using these for more than a year, and I never really leave my home without them.
I mainly use these for listening to music and on occasion making a phone call, but they work fine for both. Sound quality is about the same as the last gen of buds but with some slight tweaks in how you can customize your hearing experience.Design wise, the case isn't as compact as the 1st gen, but that's not a negative. Both the case and buds have a sleek/smooth finish wich feels nice. The magnet seems a little stronger too. I will say it feels less durable than the 1st gen case. Lastly the colors offered look nice (I have the purple.)As for the compatibility, the main problem I had with the last gen of buds were that they had connectivity issues and no matter what they were connected to, it would lose the connection every 20min or so. And this happened with a ... MoreI mainly use these for listening to music and on occasion making a phone call, but they work fine for both. Sound quality is about the same as the last gen of buds but with some slight tweaks in how you can customize your hearing experience.Design wise, the case isn't as compact as the 1st gen, but that's not a negative. Both the case and buds have a sleek/smooth finish wich feels nice. The magnet seems a little stronger too. I will say it feels less durable than the 1st gen case. Lastly the colors offered look nice (I have the purple.)As for the compatibility, the main problem I had with the last gen of buds were that they had connectivity issues and no matter what they were connected to, it would lose the connection every 20min or so. And this happened with a few Galaxy phones I've had (Note 10, S8, S20) but haven't had that happen with the Buds2 as of this review so keeping fingers crossed.Regarding the price, these costed around $150 which can be a little steep if you arent someone who buys headphones or earbuds often. Especially considering that the 1st gen came with the phones for free. But the price feels worth it when considering the quality of the buds and the longevity you can get out of them.The battery life should last you a few hrs before needing to be charged again. All in all I'm satisfied with my purchase and would buy another pair should I need to.
The sound from the head phones is great and I love that you can have active noise cancelling or ambient sound. The active noise cancelling is amazing and when I am in the office works wonders if I need to block out background noise and focus. The ambient sound feature is the best I have ever experienced, it's like the music is being played in the room, rather than on the headphones, so I can clearly hear what is happening around me, but it's not distracting. They are also very comfortable to wear for long periods and there is an app you can use to customise the touch controls. I don't have a Samsung phone and I didn't find any limitations to functionality. The range is very good if I walk away from my phone whilst using.There were a couple of down sides. I found ... MoreThe sound from the head phones is great and I love that you can have active noise cancelling or ambient sound. The active noise cancelling is amazing and when I am in the office works wonders if I need to block out background noise and focus. The ambient sound feature is the best I have ever experienced, it's like the music is being played in the room, rather than on the headphones, so I can clearly hear what is happening around me, but it's not distracting. They are also very comfortable to wear for long periods and there is an app you can use to customise the touch controls. I don't have a Samsung phone and I didn't find any limitations to functionality. The range is very good if I walk away from my phone whilst using.There were a couple of down sides. I found that the ear buds did fall out on occasion and I think this may be my ears, compared to other wireless head phones I have tried, I did find that they stayed in place quite well. Also the touch controls are not buttons and cover the whole surface, so if you touch or knock the bud in your ear, it stops the music etc when I didn't intend to, but the touch controls can be turned off if preferred and I figured out after a while how to touch them without setting off the controls so much. I also noticed that sometimes the earbuds didn't turn on when I took them out of the case and I had to select them on the phone, not figured out why and that could be user error. Also, where the buds create a seal I do find it feels like I can hear inside my head, like if I had blocked ears, which I am not a fan of, but I think that is the same for any in ear head phones I use and is may not bother other people.All in all, I would say they are light, comfortable and well designed. If you are looking for something for the gym or running you might prefer the head phones with wings to keep them in place. In terms of value for money, if they last a long time, I think they are probably worth the investment.
| General | |
| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 1.7 cm x 2.11 cm x 2.09 cm / 5 g Charging case: 5.02 cm x 5 cm x 2.78 cm / 41.2 g |
| Width | 1.7 cm |
| Depth | 2.11 cm |
