Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro true-wireless headphones

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Samsung’s top-tier Galaxy earbuds deliver the sonic goods Samsung packed these earbuds with two drivers – one for detailed higher frequencies and a dedicated “subwoofer” for deep bass punch. As a longtime Samsung Galaxy phone user, I love the seamless pairing and snappy controls I get with the Galaxy Buds2 Pro. As Crutchfield’s headphone writer, I’m even more enamored by the sound. These are among the best-tuned wireless earbuds I’ve ever heard. It’s a rare, but very real “have your cake and eat it, too” moment. These earbuds nestle securely in my ears and sit flush, for a low-profile look when listening on the go. They also have effective, above-average noise cancellation and touch control to activate “Ambient sound” mode, so you can quickly hear your surroundings. And they are IPX7-rated, so rain and sweat aren’t going to put a damper on exercise, either. Plays well with Galaxy phones and devices These earbuds feature Bluetooth 5.3, which is a relatively newer version, so you can play music and take calls almost any Bluetooth device or smartphone. But you get even better control on Samsung Galaxy phones, running Android(tm) 8.0 and up. You can also quickly switch the audio between other Samsung gear, like the Galaxy Watch or newer Samsung TVs – where their 360 degrees mode can deliver spatial audio for movies mixed in Dolby Atmos?. My Samsung phone goes a few generations back, but the Galaxy Wearable app still popped right up when I paired the Galaxy Buds2 Pro for the first time. (The app is a free download for Android phones, if it’s not already on your phone.) From there, controls in the app were helpful and intuitive. I could check battery levels at a glance, customize the earbud touch controls, and choose between the noise-canceling and ambient sound modes. Quick, hands-free conversations With the “Voice detect” feature toggled on, the earbuds would listen for my voice and automatically switch to the “Ambient” mode. I jumped in and out of conversations wit