It's hard to go wrong with either the Samsung GalaxyBuds2Pro or the Google Pixel Buds, but there are some distinctions.
Two of the biggest names in Android have new “Pro” earbuds for sale. We’ll just come on out and say it: You really can’t go too wrong with either the Google Pixel Buds Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. But, that doesn’t mean you should just flip a coin and see where it lands. There are some distinct differences here.
There’s no real standout, either, when it comes to putting the buds in the case. They both go in without too much thought, and the same is true when it’s time to take them out. The Pixel Buds Pro perhaps are a tiny bit easier to fit on the first try. That’s worth noting, though it’s not a reason to buy one over the other.
Weight-wise, my $15 kitchen scale lists both pairs of earbuds at 0.40 ounces each. That’s relatively close to what both sets of technical specs say. The bottom line is that it’s close — it’s really close. Both the Pixel Buds Pro and Buds 2 Pro sound excellent for everyday things like music and podcasts; zero complaints there. If forced, I’m going to say that the Buds 2 Pro sound a little better, like they have a fuller spectrum with which to work. That could be because of Samsung’s 24-bit codec they’re using and that the Buds 2 Pro take advantage of.
Winner: Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, with caveats. The 24-bit thing is limited to Samsung devices. Otherwise, the sound profiles are extremely similar, and both are pretty excellent. Samsung’s spatial audio isn’t great — and you can only get it on the Buds Pro 2 on a Samsung device — but it’s also a feature that’s completely missing from the Pixel Buds Pro.
What’s all that mean? That mostly depends on how you use your earbuds. If you’re going to have them in as long as possible every day, then more listening time is better than less, and recharges in the case will be more important. That last bit is mostly a wash, though the Pixel Buds Pro say they’ll get 3 hours of additional listening time with 15 minutes in the case, while the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will get 2.5 hours on a 10-minute recharge.
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