That’s in addition to Samsung’s usual software features, including a sound equalizer, customizable controls and hands-free Bixby control (sorry, no swapping for Google Assistant here) for summoning Samsung’s virtual assistant. These buds have the most refined ANC and Ambient Sound modes of the whole lineup, doing a solid job both blocking and letting in noise while providing multiple levels of intensity for each. At $199 (but often on sale for less) the Galaxy Buds Pro are the most premium member of the Buds family, and you get what you pay for. You’re willing to pay up for ANC and lots of features. (Yes, these $149 buds have ANC, but it’s not stellar.) While the Buds 2 pair fine to an iPhone via Bluetooth (and let you switch between ANC and Ambient Noise using onboard controls), you’ll need an Android phone to get the most out of them. This software lets you tap into some of the Buds 2’s most useful features, including the ability to customize the controls, perform a fit test and tweak the Ambient Noise and ANC modes. The Galaxy Buds 2 are especially ideal for folks with an Android phone, which you’ll need to utilize Samsung’s Galaxy Wearable app. You’re an Android user who wants lots of features for a reasonable price. They’re also Samsung’s lightest earbuds yet, complete with silicone ear tips that make them a joy to wear for hours at a time. They come in some beautiful colors, including lavender and olive on top of the more traditional white and graphite. These ovular earbuds are the perfect mix of stylish and subtle, with a rounded design that’s slimmer than the Buds Pro and less conspicuous than the bean-shaped Buds Live. Samsung has a knack for crafting attractive buds that are easy on the ears, but the Galaxy Buds 2 stand above the rest in the design department. You want the best-looking (and most comfortable) Galaxy Buds.

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