When it comes to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro vs Galaxy Buds 2, it’s Samsung against Samsung, so just how different are they and which are better?
It might seem like Samsung is competing against itself. As it turns out, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Galaxy Buds 2 have a few key differences despite the confusingly similar names. We’ll take a look at some of them here and see how they compare.
These two models are very similar regarding overall shape and design. Both are small, roughly oval earbuds with silicone ear tips attached to one end. There is less of a pronounced stem to attach the ear tips on the Buds 2 Pro, and there’s more mass just above this area, whereas the Buds 2 don’t have these. The Buds 2 come in Graphite, Bora Purple, White, and Olive, while the Buds 2 Pro have the first three available, but not the last.
The Buds 2 Pro abandon all shiny surfaces and, in turn, are a bit easier to grip.
Samsung says the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are 15% smaller than their previous iteration and they have better airflow. They also boast an IPX7 rating, so in addition to withstanding sweat, they may survive a plunge into water for up to 30 minutes. The Buds 2, in contrast, only have an IPX2 rating, meaning they can only deal with some light spraying water.
As for battery life, Samsung claims five hours of playback time with ANC enabled for the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or up to eight hours without ANC. The Buds 2 are also rated to get up to five hours of listening time with ANC on. The earbuds on both models are rated at around 61mAh, but the Buds 2 charging case is 472mAh, while the Buds 2 Pro charging case is 512mAh, so there will be a slight difference in longevity.
