True Wireless
Bluedio T-Elf
35Weak
$35
Full review dataBluedio T-Elf vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro - Great overall at around $70.
True Wireless
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
78Great
$70
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Bluedio T-Elf
Sound5.0
Battery4.0
Calls1.2
Value3.0
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.0
Calls7.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Bluedio T-Elf | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $35 | $70 |
| HearWiki score | 35 / 100 · Weak | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | - | hybrid |
| Driver size | - | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers per side | - | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-15kHz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 92 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Wireless | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | 5.x | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.3 |
| Codecs | AAC | SBC, AAC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec) |
| Multipoint pairing | - | No |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 7 h | 8 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 16 h | 29 h |
| Full charge time | 60 min | 60 min |
| Quick charge | - | 5 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | - | touch |
| Voice assistant | - | Bixby |
| Design | ||
| Weight | - | 11 g |
| Case weight | - | 43.4 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Model code | - | SM-R510NZAAXAC |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | - | High SNR microphones |
What reviewers said
Bluedio T-Elf
The Bluedio T-Elf is an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver passable audio but stumble elsewhere. Its cheap construction, unstable fit, awkward controls, and unreliable connectivity are compounded by a major battery charging flaw, making it hard to recommend despite the low price.
- Pro:Decent sound for the price
- Pro:Active noise cancellation included
- Pro:IPX4 water resistance
- Con:Serious charging bug can render them unusable
- Con:Flaky Bluetooth connection
- Con:Uncomfortable, flimsy fit
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are premium wireless earbuds that combine strong hybrid noise cancellation with a comfortable, secure fit. They offer a solid feature set including Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and IPX7 water resistance, making them a versatile choice for daily use. With 8 hours of playback per charge and additional case power, they handle long listening sessions well.
- Pro:Powerful hybrid ANC effectively blocks ambient noise
- Pro:Comfortable, secure fit for extended wear
- Pro:IPX7 rating offers excellent sweat and water resistance
- Con:Battery life is average compared to some rivals
- Con:AAC-only codec support limits high-res audio on Android
- Con:Touch controls can be overly sensitive at times
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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