Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 2022 SM-R510NZAALTA - Gray

So, I've owned a lot of wireless headsets over the last few years, and so far, in almost every category, this takes the cake. I didn't expect a headset from Samsung to go this hard, especially with my fondness for Audio Technica and Sennheiser setting my expectations, but here we are. Let's break it down: The first thing I want to state is that I've replaced my last 3 headsets due to their death, and so longevity of this headset will heavily determine whether this review stays 5 starts. I've had it for around two months now, and I expect, generally, to get at least a year out of something like this under pretty heavy use. So far the only headset I've had that met this expectation was the Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless, lasting around a year and a half before one of the buds gave out unexpectedly. After that is was the Audio Technica CKS50TW, out of which I got a grand 3 months, and didn't honestly care to replace under warranty. SOUND QUALITY: My standards for sound quality are pretty high. My desktop audio setup is an Audio Technica ATH-M50x, and while that's not the most impressive headset ever on its own, it's fed by an EVGA NuAudio sound card, and produces some impressive sound with a little bit of EQ tweaking. This headset gets so close to that sound quality that I probably use it more than the M50X now when at my desk. It's better than both the CKS50TW and CX Plus by quite some margin in this regard, and I've seriously come to enjoy the 'dynamic' EQ preset. It is *stunning* quality, in my opinion, for a headset of this price. In case you were wondering, yes it's better than the AirPods, although I've found that *most* headsets from reputable manufacturers in this price range are. BATTERY LIFE: This is perhaps the one aspect of this headset that *doesn't* completely take the cake, but it's still absolutely respectable, and I completely agree with sacrificing battery life for comfort and size, because that is another aspect in which this headset shines. Look- the battery life isn't the *best*, but I typically get 5-7 hours out of it, more if you have noise control turned off, and truthfully, in my room, I don't need it most of the time. There are a lot of headsets out there that do better in this category, but the tradeoff they make is protruding out of the ear to house their larger batteries, and in this case, I think the fact that we're able to get this much battery into an earbud that completely nestles into a fully supported and secure position in the ear is worth it. This is still *plenty* of battery life in my opinion, and the headset charges swiftly, as does the case. NOISE CANCELLING: The ANC and hear-through are both best-in-class as far as my experience goes. This was something where Sennheiser just about made it and Audio Technica kinda fell on their face, but this is the best ANC of any headset I've tried. It does a *fantastic* job of silencing typical office/home background noise like vents, fans, etc. as well as outdoor noise like engines, wind, etc.. One of the other benefits of the completely rounded in-ear design with no protrusion is that they are susceptible to comparatively little wind noise while doing things like cycling, which is my main use case for these. I'm willing to bet that their completely nestled fitment helps with noise cancellation, and may explain why other headsets that protrude further tend to fall flat in this category. There's little else for me to talk about beyond the fitment, and that's something I've said enough about. They're very comfortable, they fit very closely and don't protrude out to catch things like the wind, or my hair. They stay in place exceptionally well, and my overgrown pixie cut even hides them completely because of their low profile. My only complaint is that if the tip of a hair pokes into the pickup for the ANC, it can cause some static until you brush off the hair, a relatively minor gripe that only applies to people within a very narrow range of hair lengths, since longer hair couldn't poke its ends into the pickup, and shorter hair wouldn't reach it. Overall, I sincerely hope this headset lives a long life; I've very much enjoyed it so far, and would like to for as long as possible. The build quality seems decent, and my only concern is dropping the buds on a hard surface or wax ingress, but I think both the headset and tips are well-designed to prevent wax ingress, and dropping things is sort of an end user problem in this case that only particularly butterfingered individuals like myself really struggle with, so we'll see how this goes. Read more

To begin my review, I want to say right off the bat, these earbuds are phenomenal. This is the third pair we have in our household because they are so amazing. We have been upgrading from the previous model. They provide great sound quality, the touch panels have a good level of sensitivity, and they are high quality. I will start with the good things and add the bad as I go. Not really all that bad, just personal preferences. They come with 3 sets of ear tips to adjust the fit. I do find when moving around, I need to adjust them in my ears. Being water resistant, when I am caught in the rain, I feel confident these won’t be damaged. I don’t think a person who jogs or walks for exercise will find them to stay in your ear. For me, I use them when I need to take a call, or I am in an area I want to hear my phone without disrupting people around me. Be sure to use the Wearables app to test your fit to ensure you have the right tip. As with all tips for earbuds, it can be challenging to switch these out. Even with the fit not being perfect, they are comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. As for the sensitivity, I find the Buds 2 Pro are reasonably sensitive. The previous model was challenging. I do like how they have adjusted it. I do find the customization to be limited. There is only one touch control with limited customization. The touch-and-hold command is set to volume up on the right, and volume down on the left. I like this, as I am mostly adjusting volume. I don’t like that I can’t mix this up. I would like to have one control the volume and let the other do something else. You can integrate them into your voice command apps like assistants. I use mine with YouTube music. I can use a single tap to pause or two taps to go to the next song. This also works with phone calls. Two taps to answer the call or three taps to decline the call. I do think the battery performance is acceptable. I can get around 4.5 hours without charging them again. I like the Wireless PowerShare function. I use my phone to charge them when in a bind. If you are curious about the noise cancelling, I think these earbuds perform well. I can hear people around me, but it cancels it out enough for me to be able to hear things on my device. I like this mostly because I can still be aware of my surroundings. This leads me into the actual audio quality. You can toggle on the ambient sound mode and it removes the distortions with your voice. With everything good, there are always some cons. I think it is worth mentioning the rubberized case needs a revamp. It looks great as a rounded square shape. It sits flat and feels sturdy. The downside is that the rubberized matte scratches super easy. It also collects lint like you wouldn’t believe. I do like the grippy feel of case when I pick them up. Another thing I do notice is the magnet on the lid, which does keep it secure. The magnets inside, another manufacturing flaw. They don’t follow the guides of the cutout, so I shift them into place. Didn’t have this issue with the previous model. I hope they consider that for 3 Pro that is rumored to coming this year. I would highly suggest these earbuds, they are well worth the price. I also want to mention this seller was great to deal with. The packaging was perfect and arrived within the delivery time. 5 stars all the way around. Read more

The Galaxy Buds Pro 2 feel like a true upgrade the moment you put them on. The sound quality is excellent — rich bass without being muddy, clear mids, and crisp highs. They’re great for music, podcasts, and calls, and they handle different genres really well. Active Noise Cancellation is one of the standout features here. It does a very good job blocking out background noise like traffic, fans, or chatter, especially for earbuds this size. Ambient mode is equally impressive and sounds natural when you need to hear what’s going on around you. Comfort is another win. They’re smaller and lighter than the previous version, and they stay secure without causing ear fatigue. I’ve worn them for long stretches without any discomfort. Battery life is solid — enough for daily use, and the charging case is compact and easy to carry. If you’re using a Samsung phone, the experience is even better. Pairing is instant, switching between devices is smooth, and features like 360 Audio and touch controls work seamlessly. They still work well on non-Samsung devices, but you get the most out of them inside the Samsung ecosystem. Pros: • Excellent sound quality with balanced tuning • Strong active noise cancellation • Comfortable, secure fit • Great call quality • Seamless integration with Samsung devices Cons: • Best features are Samsung-exclusive • Touch controls take a little time to get used to Final verdict: If you’re looking for premium wireless earbuds with great sound, effective noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit — especially if you use a Samsung phone — the Galaxy Buds Pro 2 are absolutely worth it. They feel polished, reliable, and well thought out. Read more