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  1. Table of Contents
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  3. Main Differences
  4. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Stereo Mismatch
    9. Group Delay
    10. Cumulative Spectral Decay
    11. PRTF
    12. Harmonic Distortion
    13. Electrical Aspects
    14. Virtual Soundstage
    15. Test Settings
    16. Imaging
    17. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
  5. 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
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Tested using Methodology v2.0

Updated Jun 04, 2025 05:45 PM

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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Picture
TypeIn-Ear
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureClosed-Back
Bass Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
WirelessTruly Wireless
TransducerDynamic
Treble Amount
Underemphasized (-5 dB)
MicYes
Sound Signature
Warm
TypeIn-ear
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessTruly Wireless
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
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Variants

  • AirPods Pro (2nd generation) (White)
  • AirPods Pro (2nd generation) (USB‑C) (White)
  • Galaxy Buds2 Pro (Bora Purple)
  • Galaxy Buds2 Pro (Graphite)
  • Galaxy Buds2 Pro (White)

Review

See Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Review
See Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Review
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Our Verdict

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a slight edge over the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, particularly if you're already an iOS user. While both in-ears are comfortable and have similarly excellent levels of noise isolation, the Apple have a more premium build, and their battery performance is better. They also have an H2 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices and they support Spatial Audio for a more immersive sound. However, the Samsung buds have EQ presets, which some users may prefer to adjust their sound to their liking, and an Android-specific app.

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