Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 are formally right here, and as anticipated, they’re $150 noise-canceling earbuds that purpose to undercut Apple’s now-aging AirPods Pro.

The second-gen Galaxy Buds are a number of the sleekest-looking earbuds Samsung’s made so far. The firm says the Galaxy Buds 2 are the smallest, lightest earbuds the corporate has made thus far. No bizarre bean form, no bulk, no distractingly shiny end. These issues are little, delicate, and should you snag a pair in olive or lavender, they’re rattling close to cute. (They additionally are available in white and graphite, which you’ll see above.) The white charging case comes with inside trim that matches the bud shade, which is a pleasant contact.

The buds include three sizes of silicone suggestions to select from, and the Galaxy Wearable app now gives an earbud match tip take a look at that will help you discover one of the best match. In phrases of sound, the buds have two-way dynamic audio system. Two outer beamforming mics, one internal mic, and a voice pickup unit imply that your voice ought to come by means of clearly on cellphone calls.

But the large deal right here is the energetic noise cancellation, which has now grow to be customary for earbuds on this value vary. You can toggle between an ambient mode to listen to a number of the outdoors world, ANC, or not one of the above utilizing the Wearable app.

The competitors for wi-fi earbuds is fairly fierce today. Nothing’s $99 Ear (1), Amazon’s second-gen $120 Echo Buds, and Beats’ $150 Studio Buds all supply ANC for lower than the $249 AirPods Pro, which implies Apple severely must step its recreation up for the next-gen model.

But till then, the Galaxy Buds 2 look to be a strong different to its rivals from Nothing, Amazon, and Beats, particularly in case you have a Galaxy cellphone.