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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 3.09 cm 2.16 cm
Width 2.18 cm 1.99 cm
Depth 2.4 cm 1.87 cm
Weight 5.3 g 5.5 g Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g Earbud: 1.99 cm x 1.87 cm x 2.16 cm / 5.5 g
Charging case: 5.02 cm x 5.01 cm x 2.77 cm / 43.4 g
Colour White Bora purple | Graphite | White
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.3 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo 5.1 channel surround
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Features Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip Auto Switch, voice detect
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency -
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Features - Touch control, seamless connectivity, easy pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Bixby
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU)
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing Custom coaxial 2-way, AirVent, SmartThings Find, neck stretch reminder, Bixby voice wake-up, 24-bit Hi-Fi audio
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 61 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 14 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop Charging case (515 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
SAR Value - 0.231 W/kg (body), 0.231 W/kg (head)
Compliant Standards - IPX7
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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