New buds alert! Samsung has introduced the second-generation Galaxy Buds 2 Pro in tandem with its newest batch of foldables. These new buds are the successors to 2021’s Buds Pro. They promise 24-bit audio capabilities for Samsung telephones and likewise boast a smaller kind issue, so that they’re comfy inside extra ear varieties. Though they’re somewhat pricier than the unique Buds Pro had been out of the gate, Samsung swears its top-of-the-line buds can ship the “ultimate wireless listening experience.”

Our evaluation should see about that, particularly contemplating the spectrum of buds accessible in the marketplace—to not point out the newly launched Android-friendly Google Pixel Buds Pro, which inspired us with their battery life and noise cancellation. Until then, right here’s a glimpse at what’s to return.

The Buds 2 Pro function the same look to final yr’s Galaxy Buds reprise, although they’re matte as an alternative of shiny. Samsung says it made them extra ergonomic and 15 p.c smaller than the earlier Buds Pro. They really feel good in hand, and I think about the feel of the bud is extra tuned to remain within the ear than that of the Buds 2 I’m utilizing now. But they appear like they appeal to mud greater than their easy counterparts. We’ll have to check the brand new matte end towards physique oils and stuffy rooms.

Samsung’s lengthy tried to be the Android accent maker equal to Apple. In explicit, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are Samsung’s reply to the AirPods Pro, which is why they function some Samsung-only skills. Samsung smartphones working One UI 4.0 or larger can have entry to the Buds 2 Pro’s proprietary 24-bit Hi-Fi and direct-multi channel sound tech, which Samsung says helps music and audio come out “just the way it was intended.” Each bud’s new coaxial two-way speaker also needs to assist the audio sound fuller.

Samsung improved the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro’s ambient noise cancellation (ANC) by including three additional ranges of decibel safety. When it’s on, there’s a voice detection function that may distinguish between precise noise and a human speaking. Like different headphones and earbuds with comparable skills, the Buds 2 Pro will scale back the playback quantity when of us are chatting so you possibly can sustain within the dialog. This must be notably useful for commuters or those that work in an open workplace.

We’re hoping the bigger 500 mAh battery on the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will fare higher than the Buds Pro’s 472 mAh pack. Samsung advertises as much as 5 hours of playback for the buds with ANC on and eight hours with it off. The Buds 2 Pro charging case can bump that as much as 18 hours of playback whole with ANC on and 29 hours with it off.

If you lose an earbud or all the case, the Buds 2 Pro may be positioned utilizing the SmartThings Find community. They even have an IPX7 water resistance score, to allow them to stand up to as much as a meter of water for as much as half an hour for these unintended dunks.

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro work with Android 8 gadgets or larger. They’re additionally appropriate with Windows gadgets, and choose Samsung TVs launched after July 2022. They even work with iOS gadgets, although solely as common Bluetooth earbuds. If you’re switching between gadgets, the Buds 2 Pro can use Auto Switch to swap between paired energetic gadgets.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are available three colours: graphite, white, and bora purple. They’re accessible for pre-order and are formally on sale on Aug. 26 for $230.