Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are priced at Rs. 11,999 in India. It competes with OPPO Enco X, OnePlus Buds Pro, and more. Should you buy? Read here:
Undoubtedly, my favourite set of consumer tech products from Samsung has to be its Galaxy Buds series of truly wireless (TWS) earbuds. They are not only practical wireless earphones, but also offer supremely well-tuned sound signatures across the board. So much so that the Galaxy Buds Pro ( review) is my reference point when reviewing other TWS buds. Which brings us to the Galaxy Buds 2, Samsung’s latest entry. Let’s review. The Buds 2’s case design is identical to the one used to house the Galaxy Buds Pro. The only difference is that you get a dual-tone colour scheme that looks whimsical. Our review unit was White in colour with a Dark Grey accent colour on the inside. In fact, even the earbuds are Dark Grey in colour. There are a few other funkier colour options for you to consider. Then there are your usual, functional design elements such as the Type-C charging port on the rear and an LED indicator on the front to figure out if your case is out of charge or not. The case can also be charged wirelessly, which is definitely an added advantage. The earbuds are held magnetically inside the case and don’t fall out easily. As far as earbuds without stems go, these are one of the smallest ones I’ve used. And, unlike the Galaxy Buds Pro, I found an extremely secure fit with the Galaxy Buds 2. I’d say these are the most comfortable buds I’ve used all year. However, everyone’s ears have a different shape. Which is why comfort is mostly subjective. For context though, I have a large external canal and I find IEMs extremely comfortable in general. You can control music playback by tapping on the touch surface of the earbuds. And, I really like how Samsung has tuned the sensitivity of the touch controls.
