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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Get Galaxy Buds2 Pro for a Galaxy phone if you want 24-bit hi-fi sound, 360 Audio and IPX7 buds in a stemless design; they launched at $229.99 in 2022.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
Product image from the Amazon listing.
In short
Get Galaxy Buds2 Pro for a Galaxy phone if you want 24-bit hi-fi sound, 360 Audio and IPX7 buds in a stemless design; they launched at $229.99 in 2022. Each charge lasts 5 hours with noise cancelling on or 8 with it off, Samsung says, and the case stretches that to 18 or 29. Skip them with an iPhone: Samsung supports Android only, and the headline features need a Galaxy.
Who it is for
- Galaxy owners who care about sound quality and will use Samsung's own codec for 24-bit Hi-Fi.
- Movie and game fans on a Galaxy, who get 360 Audio and a Gaming Mode in Galaxy Wearable.
- People who'd rather have a stemless bean than the stem on Galaxy Buds3 Pro. The buds are rated IPX7 against sweat, water and spills.
- Samsung TV owners. Auto Switch covers listed 2022 Samsung TVs as well as Galaxy phones and tablets.
Who should skip it
- iPhone owners. The requirement is Android 8.0 with at least 1.5 GB of RAM, and 24-bit Hi-Fi and 360 Audio need a Galaxy on top of that.
- Anyone who wants Samsung's newer Pro features. Galaxy Buds3 Pro adds a planar tweeter, Blade Lights, Bluetooth 5.4 and SSC UHQ at 24-bit and 96 kHz, and its IP57 rating covers dust as well as water.
What sets it apart
- 24-bit Hi-Fi and Sound by AKG from a custom coaxial two-way driver, a woofer plus a tweeter, on a Galaxy running One UI 4.0 or later.
- Intelligent ANC that Samsung says removes up to 99% of ambient noise and is 40% better than the original Galaxy Buds Pro in a stated frequency band.
- 360 Audio for 5.1, 7.1 and Dolby Atmos content.
- Three ways to charge the case: USB cable, a Qi pad or a Galaxy phone (D2D); 5 minutes of charging gives an hour of play.
- 5.5 g buds with IPX7 water resistance and Bluetooth 5.3.
Caveats
- On an Android phone from another brand you lose 24-bit Hi-Fi, 360 Audio and Auto Switch, which all depend on Samsung devices.
- IPX7 applies to the buds alone; Samsung gives the case no rating.
- LE Audio wasn't there at launch. Samsung's 2022 copy said only that it would be supported eventually.
Key specs
In the same order on every earbuds page, so you can compare pairs.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Sealed in-ear bean, no stem; Samsung says the body is more compact than the original Galaxy Buds Pro's | Samsung Hong Kong launch table, 2022-08-18; Samsung regional specs |
| Fit and tips | In-ear with ear tips; Earbud Fit Test in Galaxy Wearable; tip sizes not listed | Samsung Hong Kong launch table |
| Drivers | Custom coaxial 2-way (woofer and tweeter); Sound by AKG; 24-bit Hi-Fi | Samsung Hong Kong launch table, 2022-08-18; Samsung Canada and Hong Kong specs |
| Noise cancelling | Intelligent ANC with Voice Detect; Samsung claims up to 99% of ambient noise removed and a 40% improvement over Galaxy Buds Pro in a stated frequency band | Samsung Hong Kong launch table, footnotes 20–21 |
| Ambient sound | Ambient Sound in 3 levels; Voice Detect adjusts noise cancelling, Ambient Sound and volume when you speak | Samsung Hong Kong launch table |
| Spatial / 360 audio | 360 Audio with 5.1, 7.1 and Dolby Atmos multichannel content; needs a Galaxy on the One UI versions Samsung lists | Samsung Hong Kong launch table |
| Hearing features | None listed | Samsung Hong Kong launch table; Samsung Canada specs |
| Battery, buds | Music: 5 hours with ANC on, 8 with it off. Calls: 3.5 and 4 hours. 61 mAh typical | Samsung Hong Kong launch table; Samsung Canada specsLater Samsung pages list 18 hours (5 in the buds) as audio playback time; that's the noise-cancelling-on figure with the case. |
| Battery, with case | Music: 18 hours with ANC on, 29 with it off. Case 515 mAh typical | Samsung Hong Kong launch table |
| Charging | USB cable, Qi wireless or D2D from a Galaxy phone; a 5-minute charge gives 1 hour of play | Samsung Hong Kong launch table |
| Wireless charging | Yes: Qi, plus D2D (phone-to-buds) charging | Samsung Hong Kong launch table |
| Water and dust, buds | IPX7 for the buds, against sweat, water and spills; no dust rating | Samsung Hong Kong launch table; Samsung Canada specsIPX7 isn't a promise you can swim with them. |
| Water and dust, case | No rating; Samsung's IPX7 covers the buds only | Samsung Hong Kong launch table; Samsung Canada specs |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3; A2DP, HFP, AVRCP; LE Audio promised in 2022 as coming eventually | Samsung Hong Kong launch table; Samsung Canada specs |
| Codecs | Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC HiFi on later pages), AAC, SBC | Samsung Hong Kong launch table, footnote 19; Samsung Canada specs24-bit Hi-Fi needs a Galaxy on One UI 4.0 or later; there's no LDAC. |
| Microphones and calls | 3 high-SNR mics with VPU, DNN, beamforming and Wind Shield in the 2022 Hong Kong table; later Samsung pages list 6 high-SNR mics plus VPU | Samsung Hong Kong launch table; Samsung Canada specsSamsung's launch table and later pages give different counts. |
| Controls | Touch controls | Samsung Hong Kong launch table; Samsung Canada specs |
| Device switching | Auto Switch between Galaxy phones, tablets and listed 2022 Samsung TVs (TV Auto Switch); no general Bluetooth multipoint | Samsung Hong Kong launch table, footnote 23 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, Hall, touch, VPU (Hong Kong table); later Samsung pages list the same set, some with a pressure sensor | Samsung Hong Kong launch table; Samsung Canada specs |
| Weight, one bud | 5.5 g | Samsung Hong Kong launch table; Samsung Canada specs |
| Weight, case | 43.4 g | Samsung Hong Kong launch table; Samsung Canada specs |
| Size, one bud | 21.6 × 19.9 × 18.7 mm (height × width × depth); the Hong Kong table lists 19.9 × 21.6 × 18.7 mm | Samsung Hong Kong launch table; Samsung Canada specs |
| Size, case | 50.2 × 50.1 × 27.7 mm; the Hong Kong table lists 50.1 × 50.2 × 27.7 mm | Samsung Hong Kong launch table; Samsung Canada specs |
| Colors | Graphite, White, Bora Purple | Samsung Hong Kong launch table; Samsung US Newsroom, 2022-08-10 |
| Phone compatibility | Android 8.0 or later with 1.5 GB of RAM or more for Galaxy Wearable; 24-bit Hi-Fi and some other features need a Galaxy on One UI | Samsung Hong Kong launch table |
| Find and tracking | SmartThings Find (later Samsung pages); no UWB listed | Samsung Canada specs |
| App and updates | Galaxy Wearable, including Gaming Mode; firmware updates through the app | Samsung Hong Kong launch table |
| US price at launch | $229.99 | Samsung US Newsroom, 2022-08-10 and 2022-08-26 updatePre-orders opened on 10 August 2022, and US stores had it from 26 August 2022. |
| Price band | Flagship ($200–$300 US at launch) | Based on the $229.99 launch price |
| Announced | 10 August 2022, at Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung US Newsroom; Samsung Global editorial, 2022-08-10 |
| Availability | Previous Pro, succeeded by Galaxy Buds3 Pro; in US stores from 26 August 2022 | Samsung US Newsroom; Samsung Galaxy Buds lineup |
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sound by AKG and 24-bit Hi-Fi | 24-bit Hi-Fi and Sound by AKG; needs a Galaxy device on One UI 4.0 or later, and app support varies | Samsung Hong Kong launch table, footnote 19 |
| Samsung Seamless Codec HiFi | SSC HiFi with AAC and SBC on later pages; not SSC UHQ at 96 kHz, which is a Buds3 Pro feature | Samsung Canada specs; Samsung Hong Kong launch table |
| Voice Detect | Yes; listed as Intelligent ANC (Voice Detect) in the Hong Kong table and as Voice Detect on later pages | Samsung Hong Kong launch table; Samsung Canada specs |
| Model number | SM-R510 | Samsung regional specs and user manuals |
| Gaming Mode and other extras | Auto Switch, touch controls, Gaming Mode and Earbud Fit Test; Gaming Mode runs through Galaxy Wearable | Samsung Hong Kong launch table |
Sound: 24-bit Hi-Fi on a coaxial driver
Samsung pitched Buds2 Pro on sound first. Each bud has a custom coaxial two-way driver, a woofer plus a tweeter, carrying the Sound by AKG name. Paired with a Galaxy on One UI 4.0 or later, it streams 24-bit Hi-Fi over Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC HiFi on later pages), though Samsung says app support varies. AAC and SBC are there too.
360 Audio handles 5.1, 7.1 and Dolby Atmos multichannel content, again with the Galaxy and One UI conditions Samsung lists.
Noise cancelling and Voice Detect
Samsung’s Hong Kong launch footnotes claim Intelligent ANC removes up to 99% of ambient noise and does 40% better than the original Galaxy Buds Pro in a stated frequency band. Those are Samsung’s numbers, and there’s no decibel figure to set beside them. Ambient Sound has three levels, and Voice Detect adjusts noise cancelling, Ambient Sound and volume when you start talking.
Battery and charging
| Mode | Buds | With case |
|---|---|---|
| Music, noise cancelling on | 5 hours | 18 hours |
| Music, noise cancelling off | 8 hours | 29 hours |
| Calls, noise cancelling on | 3.5 hours | 14 hours |
| Calls, noise cancelling off | 4 hours | 15 hours |
Those come from Samsung’s 2022 Hong Kong table. Each bud holds 61 mAh and the case 515 mAh, typical. The case charges by USB cable, on a Qi pad or from a Galaxy phone using D2D, and a 5-minute charge gives an hour of play.
Built for Galaxy phones
The headline features are Galaxy-only: 24-bit Hi-Fi and 360 Audio need a Galaxy on the right One UI version. Auto Switch follows you from a Galaxy phone to a Galaxy tablet and on to listed 2022 Samsung TVs. SmartThings Find keeps tabs on misplaced buds, and Galaxy Wearable adds Gaming Mode and the Earbud Fit Test.
Calls and connection
Samsung’s launch table lists three high-SNR mics with a voice pickup unit, DNN processing, beamforming and Wind Shield; its later pages list six high-SNR mics. Buds2 Pro connects over Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, HFP and AVRCP.
Buds2 Pro or Buds3 Pro?
| Spec | Galaxy Buds2 Pro | Galaxy Buds3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Stemless bean | Stem with Blade Lights |
| Drivers | Coaxial 2-way | Planar tweeter |
| Hi-res audio | SSC HiFi, 24-bit | SSC UHQ, 24-bit at 96 kHz |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Water and dust | IPX7, water only | IP57, dust and water |
Galaxy Buds3 Pro is the newer pair and comes out ahead on Bluetooth, hi-res audio and dust protection. Buds2 Pro still makes sense if you prefer a stemless bean, or if you find it well below Buds3 Pro’s price.
Price
Buds2 Pro launched at $229.99 in the US. Pre-orders opened when Samsung announced it on 10 August 2022, and it reached stores on 26 August. It came in Graphite, White and Bora Purple. It’s a previous-generation Pro now, so check current prices before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Samsung Hong Kong — Galaxy Watch5 and Buds2 Pro launch (spec table) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung US Newsroom — Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 Unpacked, with Buds2 Pro at $229.99 — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung Canada business — Galaxy Buds2 Pro specifications (SM-R510) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung Global Newsroom — Buds2 Pro editorial (10 August 2022) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Does 24-bit Hi-Fi work on any Android phone?
No. Samsung says it needs a Galaxy device running One UI 4.0 or later, and app support varies.
Is the Buds2 Pro battery 18 hours or 29 hours?
Both, depending on noise cancelling: 18 hours with the case when it's on, 29 when it's off. Samsung's later pages quote the 18-hour figure, with 5 hours in the buds, as audio playback time.
How many microphones does Galaxy Buds2 Pro have?
Samsung gives two counts: three high-SNR mics in its 2022 Hong Kong launch table, and six on later spec pages.
Is the Galaxy Buds2 Pro case waterproof?
No. Samsung's IPX7 rating covers the buds against sweat, water and spills; the case itself isn't rated.
Official product page: Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro. Tech specs: Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro specs.