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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Bluetooth
    2. Non-Bluetooth Wireless
    3. Wired
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Apple AirPods (2nd generation) Truly Wireless vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Apple AirPods (2nd generation)
Samsung Galaxy Buds2

Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated Apr 19, 2024 06:39 PM

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Apple AirPods (2nd generation) Truly Wireless Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Picture

Variants

  • AirPods (2nd generation) (With charging case)
  • AirPods (2nd generation) (With wireless charging case)
  • Galaxy Buds2 (Graphite)
  • Galaxy Buds2 (Lavender)
  • Galaxy Buds2 (Olive)
  • Galaxy Buds2 (Phantom Black)
  • Galaxy Buds2 (White)

Our Verdict

Apple AirPods (2nd generation) Truly Wireless

Samsung Galaxy Buds2

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless are better in-ears than the Apple AirPods (2nd generation) Truly Wireless. The Samsung have more consistent audio delivery and a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and they have a significantly better noise isolation performance, thanks to their ANC system. You can also customize their sound using their companion app's EQ presets. However, the Apple are more comfortable and better built. They also have a better battery performance.

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