Testseek.com have collected 170 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-R177 Galaxy Buds 2 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-R177 Galaxy Buds 2.
August 2021
(79%)
170 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(83%)
7338 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
790100170
The editors liked
Lively
Customizable sound
Satisfying ANC
Great comfort and fit
Extended functionality via Galaxy Wearable app
Two wireless charging methods
Bass-forward sound signature with bright highs
Good noise cancellation for the price
Fun
Punchy sound
Effective ANC
Good battery life
Really comfortable
Rounded
Comfy design
Effective noise cancellation and three-step ambient sound mode
Pleasingly big
Crisp sound
Solid battery life
Excellent sound quality Has good ANC and ambient noise Good value for features Useful test fit app Wireless charging
Extremely comfortable
Competitively priced
Powerful ANC and ambient modes
Great audio performance
Compact design
Inapp ear tip fit test
Sound quality
Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC
AAC
And Samsung Scalable codec
Fast and wireless charging
The Buds2 are comfortable
And they barely stick out of your ears at all
It's nice to see ANC and wireless charging at this price
While not a match for the Buds Pro
The Buds2 are good enough to justify that $150 price
Great noise isolation performance
Stable
Comfortable fit
Small
Lightweight design offers a comfortable
Snug fit for a variety of ear sizes
Buds barely stick out of your ears
Good sound
Decent active noise canceling and great headset performance for calls
Compact case with wireless charging
Discreet design
Good audio quality
ANC and wireless charging
The editors didn't like
Design
App and Comfort
The Galaxy Buds 2 takes a page from the Galaxy Buds Pro in the design department. In fact
Both the earphones ship with a similar-looking square-ish case that measures 27.8 x 50.0 x 50.2mm. That said
While the Buds Pro's case emp
Middling battery life
Missing advanced features
Inferior call quality
Design feels less premium than predecessors
Weak water-resistance rating
Touch controls are easy to misfire
Small
Slippery earbuds can be hard to handle
IPX2 rating makes them unsuitable for exercise
Microphones aren't great
Audio signature is a tad on the bright side
Samsung devices are required for the Buds2's best features
Only preset sound settings Case and earbuds are a bit slippery to hold Only IPX2 water resistance rating
Not as water resistant as competitors
No iOS app support
Lacks aptX
Not compatible with Samsung 360 Audio
Sensitive touch controls
The Buds2 don't work well with iOS devices
The only assistant built into the Buds2 is Bixby
The small footprint means you're probably going to trigger the touch controls whenever you adjust or remove the buds
Fiddly touch controls, Limited iOS support, Average battery life
The Galaxy Buds 2 are a capable addition to Samsung's headphone range, and are probably the best pair for most people, and a sensible default for anyone also buying a Samsung phone or smartwatch.Solid sound and a well-rounded feature set make these compel...
Published: 2021-10-01, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
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
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 offer a real improvement over the original Buds and the Buds+, offering and experience that gives you some of what you get in the Buds Pro but for less money. While not offering the best active noise-cancellation (ANC) on the mar...
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,
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 distractin...
If you're a Galaxy smartphone owner, the Buds 2 present themselves for connection, offer a handy widget and a seamless, enjoyable experience with added customisation options - and for many, this coupled with a small and pocketable design will be enough. S...
