Samsung Earbuds... Perfected - Galaxy Buds2
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Samsung Earbuds... Perfected - Galaxy Buds2 delivers a hands-on look at Samsung’s truly wireless earbuds, starting from the unboxing through the initial pairing and setup. The host notes the lavender color option and comments on packaging elements like the USB-C charging cable and extra ear tips, emphasizing the quick download and use of the Galaxy Wearable app for setup. Throughout the first half, the video juxtaposes past Galaxy Buds experiences with the new Buds2, highlighting improvements in lightness, form factor, and ease of use, while also addressing initial fit concerns and the effort to achieve a secure seal. The test journey then moves into active noise cancellation, ambient mode, and microphone behavior, where the host compares the Buds2’s ANC performance to established benchmarks like the AirPods Pro, describing the perceived isolation and natural ambient pass-through. The discussion continues with audio impressions on lossless formats, the in-app equalizer, and the practical limits of on-device EQ controls, leading into battery life claims, charging case functionality, and overall value proposition for non-Samsung devices. In the closing portion, the host touches on cross-device ecosystem features like auto-switching with Galaxy devices, and concludes that the Buds2 offer a compelling combination of comfort, features, and price, while noting potential caveats when paired with non-Samsung hardware.
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Questions answered
- What codec improvements do Galaxy Buds2 offer compared to SBC or AAC?
- Galaxy Buds2 support Samsung's scalable codec, which can provide higher bitrates and deeper sound than SBC or AAC on compatible devices.
- Do Galaxy Buds2 include a real, visible graphic equalizer in the app?
- The reviewer notes a lack of a traditional real-time graphical equalizer in the app, expressing a desire for a more transparent EQ control.
- Can you easily switch audio between Samsung devices like phone and watch with Buds2?
- Yes, the Buds2 support auto-switching across compatible Galaxy devices, simplifying playback between phone, watch, and other Galaxy hardware.