New Galaxy Buds2 Pro Have So Many Improvements — And A Higher Price

Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds2 Pro launch on Aug. 26. It’s the most immersive audio experience from Samsung yet with a new compact design and enhanced audio. Here's how it compares to the older generation Galaxy Buds2 and Galaxy Pro.

Battery

Buds2 Pro: last up to 30 hours fully charged.

Buds2: last up to 20 hours fully charged.

Buds Pro: last 28 hours fully charged.

Colors

Buds2 Pro: Graphite, White, and Bora Purple.

Buds2: Graphite, White, Lavender, Olive Green, and Onyx

Buds Pro: Phantom Violet, Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, and White.

Price

Buds2 Pro: $229.99

Buds2: $149.99

Buds Pro: $199.99

Sound

All three earbuds have great sound systems. They are all equipped with a two-way speaker, woofer for bass, and tweeter for treble. The Buds2 Pro have a 10mm woofer and 5.3mm tweeter. Plus, 24bit hi-fi.

Noise Cancelation

You’ll be tuning out the most noise and getting the most out of your sounds with the new Buds2 Pro’s Enhanced 360 Audio and Intelligent Active Noise Cancelation. Compared to the Buds2 and Buds Pro that have standard 360 Audio and ANC.

Bluetooth

The Buds2 Pro have the latest version of Bluetooth 5.3 for wider range and connectivity while you move about. On the other hand, Buds2 have Bluetooth 5.2 and Buds Pro have Bluetooth 5.0.

Design

Notably one of the most significant changes to the new model, the Buds2 Pro are 15% smaller than the Buds2. The new compact design also features improved air vent and wind shield to allow more air to move through while maintaining sound quality.

Weight

The 15% reduction in size also means they’re lighter but not as light as Buds2.

Buds2 Pro: weighs 5.5 grams per earbud; Buds2 weighs 5.0 grams per bud; Buds Pro come in heaviest at 6.3 grams per bud.

Water Resistance

It’s important to note that the earbuds are not fully water resistant and are not recommended for use in water. Having said that, the Buds2 Pro are partially water resistant but there’s a limit for how much water they can handle.

Water Resistance (cont.)

Buds2 Pro and Buds Pro: water resistant rating of IPX7, meaning they can be submerged in up to 3 feet of fresh water for 30 minutes.

Buds2: rated IPX2, meaning it’s only spray-proof when it’s tilted at 15 degrees or less.

Overall

As with most new releases, the Buds2 Pro have the improvements in almost every area, but if you want a lower price tag and more colors, you could also consider their predecessor: Buds2.