Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.73 cm 2.16 cm
Width 1.65 cm 1.99 cm
Depth 1.49 cm 1.87 cm
Weight 5.6 g 5.5 g Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are lighter than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.65 cm x 1.49 cm x 2.73 cm / 5.6 g
Charging case: 5 cm x 2.78 cm x 5.02 cm / 42.2 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 Mystic red | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Mystic blue Bora purple | Graphite | White
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable SBC, AAC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Acoustic Noise Cancelling -
Sound Output Mode - 5.1 channel surround
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Sound Effects - Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Diaphragm 12 mm -
Features - Auto Switch, voice detect
MICROPHONE Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 3 3 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
CABLE Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable -
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Features - Touch control, seamless connectivity, easy pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Bixby Bixby
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, grip sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU)
Additional Functions - Custom coaxial 2-way, AirVent, SmartThings Find, neck stretch reminder, Bixby voice wake-up, 24-bit Hi-Fi audio
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 60 mAh 61 mAh Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have a higher battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live.
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Samsung Galaxy Buds Live lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours
Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF / with included charging case): up to 29 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
Standby Time 21 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
CONNECTIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
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OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh) Charging case (515 mAh)
SAR Value - 0.231 W/kg (body), 0.231 W/kg (head)
Compliant Standards IPX2 IPX7
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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