Fitting Into The Galaxy Ecosystem

In terms of the actual audio output, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro sound impressive. The earbuds deliver a crisp sound profile with easily distinguishable musical instruments. Lows are especially clearer, and bass lines or thumps from bass-heavy beats do not tend to get muffled. The mids are clear, and the highs are not too sharp. Overall, the sound profile tends to be a bit bass-centric but not in a way that other frequencies are overlooked.

While playing Pink Floyd’s “Echoes,” the synthesizer and the overdriven electric guitar are clearly discernible. As the bass guitar and the drums usher in, the previously playing instruments don’t lose their soul. Snare drums and cymbal crashes are distinct but feel a bit insignificant. The bass drum, on the other hand, has a satisfying impact when the guitar’s solo kicks in.

With Metallica’s cover of Bob Seger’s “Turn The Page,” vocals are still clear and hard-hitting through the heavy distortion and the constant hi-hat thrashing. The bass tends to be less distinct through most parts of the song other than the bridge, but that’s most likely Metallica’s energy at play.

Bass licks are much more discernable in Tool’s “Schism.” The electro-esque guitar sound dulls down the pauses in vocals, but the other instruments feel very well-defined when the guitar isn’t wailing.

When listening to “I Feel It Coming” by Daft Punk and The Weeknd, the vocals are rich and clear despite a potpourri of effects in the background and Daft Punk’s signature effects in the chorus. If you stress hard enough, the bass line can also be heard distinctly. Even if you don’t, its presence can be felt throughout the track. Likewise, in Stayboy, the bass track and the vocals are sharp and separate from each other.

In comparison, the AirPods Pro (1st Gen) playing lossless media through Apple Music on an iPhone have a more vibrant and dynamic sound. The second-gen is only expected to improve that further.

Overall, the sound output of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is palatable for most genres. A standard set of four to five instruments weaved with vocals will be easily heard with these earbuds. Again, if you are looking for audiophile-grade playback, the Buds 2 Pro may not have the clearest and most accurate frequency response. Instead, you will find bass slightly dominating the sound profile.

In addition, they also support 360-degree immersive audio similar to the AirPods. You can also turn on head-tracking so the source of the sound shifts in space when you move your head around. I found the head-tracking slightly laggy compared to the AirPods Pro (1st Gen) and have kept it off. The 360-degree audio, however, adds a significant vibrancy to the audio and can make room for more instruments to co-exist and become apparent with the same audio.