True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
84Great
$125
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) - Great overall at around $125.
True Wireless
Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app
68Good
$89
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value7.5
Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app
Sound7.0
Battery6.5
Calls6.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) | Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $125 | $89 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 5.8 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | - |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 6 h |
| Battery incl. case | 30 h | 13 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | adaptive | none |
| Transparency mode | Yes | No |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | No | No |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | both | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Bixby |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 10.6 g | 5.6 g |
| Case weight | 50.8 g | 39.6 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | none |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 4 |
What reviewers said
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
These wireless earbuds deliver strong active noise cancellation and a natural-sounding transparency mode, making them a solid pick for Apple users. With around 6 hours of playback per charge and a case that boosts total listening time to 30 hours, they offer dependable daily use. The IP54 rating adds some protection against sweat and splashes, while Bluetooth 5.3 ensures a stable connection for most devices.
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
- Pro:Natural transparency mode for ambient awareness
- Pro:Decent battery life with case
- Con:No multipoint connection
- Con:Limited to AAC codec
- Con:No custom EQ in app
Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app
The Samsung Galaxy Buds are a capable pair of true wireless earbuds that perform well both with and without their companion app. Their sound is balanced and agreeable, though the app unlocks a more dynamic preset and useful controls like ambient sound passthrough. Battery life is decent, and they offer solid comfort for everyday use, but they don't stand out in any single category.
- Pro:Balanced, inoffensive sound signature
- Pro:Useful app with dynamic EQ preset
- Pro:Good battery life for the size
- Con:No multipoint or transparency toggle without app
- Con:Average noise isolation
- Con:Small dynamic driver limits bass impact
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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