Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless Earbud
Samsung
68 Overall Score
vs
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
JLab
86 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless Earbud | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | stem |
| Ear Tips | Small, Large | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | 2 | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | Voice Detect Mode, Lightweight, IPX7 Water Resistant (earbuds), Seamless Pairing, Low Latency, Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Sound Mode, Built-in Microphone, Call functions | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Intelligent | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs | 56 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Bixby, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Galaxy Buds2 Pro Manager | Jlab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro True Wireless Earbud
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 35 specs.