Overview
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 (released in August 2021) deliver well-balanced sound quality through a 2-way dynamic speaker system, enhanced Active Noise Cancellation that blocks up to 98% of background noise, and the lightest design in Samsung's lineup up to their release.
A comprehensive overview of its design, specifications, software, and pricing details includes:
1. Design and Build
- Form Factor: Ultra-lightweight and compact in-ear design engineered for all-day comfort with silicone ear tips in three sizes.
- Dimensions & Weight: Earbuds: 17.0 x 20.9 x 21.1 mm (5.0g each); Charging Case: 50.0 x 50.2 x 27.8 mm (41.2g).
- Materials: Smooth polymer composite structure with color-matched square-oval charging case exterior.
2. Audio and Acoustic Architecture
- Drivers: 2-way dynamic speaker system featuring a woofer for deep bass and a tweeter for crisp high notes.
- Noise Control Modes: Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with adjustable ambient sound levels (3 configurable settings) to hear surroundings clearly.
3. Performance & Connectivity
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor, and VPU (Voice Pickup Unit).
- Connectivity & Features: Bluetooth 5.2 with Auto Switch capability across compatible Galaxy devices.
4. Battery and Power Management
- Battery Life: Up to 5 hours of continuous playback with ANC on (up to 20 hours total with the charging case); up to 7.5 hours with ANC off (29 hours total).
- Charging: USB Type-C cable and Qi wireless charging support.
Technical Specifications
Building upon the foundational overview, this technical deep-dive specification sheet provides a granular look at the hardware architecture, sensor arrays, audio profiles, and power metrics of the Samsung Galaxy Buds2.
1. Physical Dimensions and Weight
- Earbuds (Each): 17.0 x 20.9 x 21.1 mm; Weight: 5.0 grams
- Charging Case: 50.0 x 50.2 x 27.8 mm; Weight: 41.2 grams
- Finish: Glossy polymer finish with color-coordinated case.
2. Chipset and Processing Architecture
- Connectivity Protocol: Bluetooth 5.2 wireless standard.
- Supported Audio Codecs: SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable Codec.
3. Comprehensive Sensor Suite
- Detection & Control: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Hall, Touch sensor, and Voice Pickup Unit (VPU).
4. Battery and Charging Specifications
- Earbud Battery: 61 mAh capacity per earbud.
- Charging Case Battery: 472 mAh capacity.
- Charging Interface: USB-C port and Qi wireless charging pads.
5. System Compatibility
- Requirements: Compatible with Android 7.0 or later devices with 1.5GB RAM or higher via the Galaxy Wearable app.