Second only to Apple, Samsung holds much of the audio wearables market, and many Android owners are faced with a choice between the new upstart Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 and the pricier Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. With an increasingly confusing naming schema, it’s time to parse the difference between these two and figure out which set of true wireless earbuds you’ll want to pick up. Is the Pro better than its sequel?
What’s the difference between the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes the best features from all of the previous Galaxy Buds generations.
You’d be forgiven for getting these earbuds confused; at a glance, they look utterly alike. Suggesting something approaching individuality, you can choose Phantom Violet, Phantom Silver, and Phantom Black with the Galaxy Buds Pro, all with a reflective finish on the earbuds. Meanwhile, the newer, Galaxy Buds 2 comes in graphite, white, olive, and lavender, all with a glossy finish on the earbuds.
Related: Best true wireless earbuds under $200
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds have tiny stabilizers to lock into your ears. It ships with three ear tip options and the buds have an IPX7 water-resistance rating. The Galaxy Buds Pro is not meant for swimming but should survive a dip in shallow water for up to 30 minutes. At 6.3g, each earbud is minutely heftier than those of the Galaxy Buds 2, and the shape is a little more bulbous, though it’s by no means large.
The Galaxy Buds 2 has virtually the same case as the Pro.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 fit smaller, and folks with smaller ears may find it fits better. Shaving off 1.3g, the Buds 2 weighs only 5g each. An IPX2 rating means you can work out with the Galaxy Buds 2, but remember, it is really just splashproof.
These true wireless earbuds share a number of features like auto-pause when you remove an earbud and the nearly identical charging cases. The cases are small and plastic with secure magnets. It’s easy to operate one-handed, but the glossy finish can get slippery. In addition, USB-C and wireless charging are supported. Both earbud sets use the Android-only Samsung Galaxy Wearable app, which is largely similar—though the all important fit test is reserved for the Buds 2.
What Bluetooth codecs do these Samsung Galaxy Buds support?
AAC means the Galaxy Buds Pro plays well with Apple products.
Both the Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Buds Pro support the same codecs: AAC and SBC. For those pairing with a Samsung device, you also have the option of picking the Samsung Scalable Codec. This codec constantly adjusts the transfer rate to ensure connection stability in balance with audio resolution (88-512kbps). So while you don’t get high-resolution audio from any of the codecs—you need a hardwired connection for that—your Samsung device can send consistent, high-quality audio to whichever Galaxy Buds, rivaling LDAC.
iPhone users can still choose the AAC codec for the best quality. Meanwhile, non-Samsung Android users can stick to SBC for the most reliable connection.
Related: Understanding Bluetooth codecs
In addition to the Samsung Scalable Codec, …….
Source: https://www.soundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-2-61210/