Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: more buds, less problems

Samsung’s new $150 Galaxy Buds 2 are the latest addition to their wireless earbud lineup that also includes the Galaxy Buds Pro and the Galaxy Buds Live. The Buds 2 have active noise cancellation and are 15% smaller and 20% lighter than their predecessor, the Galaxy Buds+. In a growing market with great wireless earbuds like the Sony WF-1000XM4 and Apple Airpod Pros, do the Bud 2’s new features and smaller design bring enough value to rival its competition? Becca Farsace has the full review (and mic test) to find out. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy: http://bit.ly/2TQsqjB You can get Samsung s Galaxy Buds 2 here: https://shop-links.co/1749535040253363499 Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Why d You Push That Button Podcast: https://pod.link/1295289748 The Vergecast Podcast: https://pod.link/430333725 More about our podcasts: https://www.theverge.com/podcasts Read More: http://www.theverge.com Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/2D0hlAv Wallpapers from The Verge: https://bit.ly/2xQXYJr Subscribe to Verge Science on YouTube, a new home base for our explorations into the future of science: http://bit.ly/2FqJZMl