Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review: Posh sound at reasonable price

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In a world where the Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen wants to please bass lovers, and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is seeking to impress enthusiasts, it is on the petite shoulders of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro to hit a sweet spot for those wanting a balance of the two. And sure enough, Samsung pulls it off – the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro just sounds great and if you are looking for a pair of great sounding earbuds working universally with Android phones and iPhones, look no further; especially for its current price of Rs. 17999.

But good sound is just not enough in a world where Apple is after making the earbuds case smarter. If your smartphone is your sole jukebox on the office commute or at your home, your earbuds need to be smart. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro… erm… it is kind of a mixed bag situation here.

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Stem-less earbuds are a tricky design to master – it either fits in perfectly or it is an irritation. The Galaxy Buds 2 I reviewed last year wasn't happy to stay in the ears due to its odd shape and a glossy earbuds finish. With the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Samsung has reduced the size of the earbuds and gone for a matte plastic finish. The result is a more ergonomic design that works great. It still falls out with rigorous jaw movements but I don't have to worry about them as much as before. And they are comfortable to wear.

As for the case, it simply charges the earbuds and holds them in place – no fancy tricks here (maybe on Samsung's agenda next year). The case is easily the best on any TWS earbuds I have seen so far; it is grippy, looks cute, and ergonomic to slip into pockets. There's wireless charging and the good old USB-C charging port. My unit in the Bora Purple looks beautiful