The new Galaxy Buds 2 are comfortable, sound great and won't break the bank.

Very comfortable in the ear, Earbuds fit test works really well, Excellent sound quality, Plenty of color options, ANC works as expected

Battery life is just okay, White plastic case scratches very easily

Alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 , Samsung is also introducing the Galaxy Buds 2 . The $149 earbuds replace the Galaxy Buds Plus as the entry-level position in the company’s lineup. That family now consists of the Galaxy Buds Pro, bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live, and the Galaxy Buds 2.

Small, discreet design, Good audio quality, ANC and wireless charging

Mediocre ambient sound mode, Weak water resistance, No auto-pause when removing earbuds

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are a huge improvement over the originals, offering active noise cancellation, better sound quality, and a great fit. While they’re not the best true wireless earbuds out there, they’re easily one of the best for Samsung smartphone owners who want perfect synchronicity with their Galaxy gear.

Active noise-cancellation; Balanced sound; Improved call quality; Galaxy Wearable app is useful; ;

ANC could be stronger; No sub-bass response; No always-listening Assistant; Only IPX2 rating

It’s getting really tough to say something clever at the top of a wireless earbud review. There are just so many of these things now. Five years ago? No problem. True wireless earbuds were in their infancy and we were all very excited that wires might be gone forever. Today? Well, let me put it this way: I’ve got about 14 pairs of true wireless earbuds on my desk right now and that’s just what showed up over the last couple of weeks. My point is that wireless earbuds are now a commodity. We know this because you can pick up a pair for about $25 at the local pharmacy. That being the case, all the Galaxy Buds 2 need to do is … well, not suck, to put an admittedly crass point on it. At $150, the Galaxy Buds 2 not only don’t suck but they’re bound to make a lot of people very happy. Whether or not the Galaxy Buds 2 should be a no-brainer purchase can be debated, but it’s undeniable that these wireless buds are about to fly off shelves. Here’s why. The Galaxy Buds 2 come in a compact box — ...

Compact; Comfortable; Effective ANC; Good sound; Solid Battery;

Annoying touch controls; Many Android-only features;

A marked improvement over the original model, sharing features with the higher-priced Galaxy Buds Pro, these headphones importantly sound decent. They don't offer the best active noise-cancellation (ANC) around, but they do offer great call quality.

Compact design and case; Good sound; Customisation options via the Wearable app; Wireless charging; Good background noise supression on calls;

Not the best active noise-cancelling (ANC) around; Only IPX2 splash proofing; Only supports Bixby voice assistant;

For anyone who has already bought into the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are a fantastic choice and a big improvement on the first generation. You get good sound and the noise-cancelling does a fantastic job at cutting out distracting noise.

Good sound quality, Active noise cancellation, Works seamlessly with other Galaxy devices

Not waterproof or even water-resistant, Battery life is just okay, No manual EQ settings

The Galaxy Buds 2 are excellent all-rounders, with a comfortable, lightweight design and high-end features like ANC and wireless charging – balanced by fiddly touch controls and only average battery life. Anyone on Android should be happy with these, though limited software support means iPhone owners are better looking elsewhere.

Lightweight, compact design; Solid sound & ANC; Wireless charging;

Fiddly touch controls; Limited iOS support; Average battery life;

With active noise cancellation and a more compact, comfortable design, the Galaxy Buds 2 are a clear upgrade on the Buds and Buds Plus

Lightweight and supremely comfortable; Useful Galaxy-specific features; Well-executed touch controls;

Mediocre battery life; Only IPX2 rated;

With active noise cancellation and a more compact, comfortable design, the Galaxy Buds 2 are a clear upgrade on the Buds and Buds Plus

Lightweight and supremely comfortable; Useful Galaxy-specific features; Well-executed touch controls;

Mediocre battery life; Only IPX2 rated;

With active noise cancellation and a more compact, comfortable design, the Galaxy Buds 2 are a clear upgrade on the Buds and Buds Plus

Lightweight and supremely comfortable; Useful Galaxy-specific features; Well-executed touch controls;

Mediocre battery life; Only IPX2 rated;