Galaxy Buds 2 Lavender Unboxing, Active Noise Canceling Performance

The popularity of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 is great, but the wearable devices that came out with it also seem to be getting a lot of attention. Watch 4, which has a great design and body composition (InBody) measurement, is also bought by everyone around. Personally, I was more interested in the Buds 2 product than the Watch 4, so I bought it. In this post, I would like to review the first impressions of the Galaxy Buds 2 Lavender and the function of active noise canceling.

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The reason I bought the Galaxy Buds 2 was curiosity, but I got this because I occasionally needed the ANC wireless earphones of the Galaxy phone I was using for a sub. I purchased the product individually without prior reservation, and the reason I chose the lavender color out of the 4 colors was because it looked somewhat comfortable.

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Of course, I had the opportunity to fully listen to the Galaxy Buds 2 before purchasing. The Galaxy Buds 2 I heard at the time were white, and the all-white felt too plain. Among the other colored colors (olive, graphite), lavender is my favorite.

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- Galaxy Buds 2 White experience review -

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The product includes the main body, a USB Type-C charging cable, extra ear tips, and a booklet. If you look closely at the product, you can feel that the Galaxy Buds 2 are slightly downgraded from the Pro, and more upgraded than the Buds Plus. I think it's like the entry-level ANC application model of the Buzz at a reasonable price.

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Previously, there was an issue of otitis externa with the Galaxy Buds Pro. Of course, this did not apply to all users, but there have been cases of otitis externa or otitis media for users with sensitive ears. Of course, it was possible to request a refund if there was cancer in the diagnosis and purchase receipt. However, with the release of the Galaxy Buds 2 this time, you can purchase it without hesitation instead of the Buds Pro.

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The product weighs 2g lighter than the Buds Plus and almost the same weight as the Buds Pro (52g).

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My personal first impression of the Buds 2 is that it is a wireless earphone with a compact feel. The charging case and earbuds are small and cute, making them a good form factor to wear casually or to carry around.

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The Galaxy Buds Plus I used before is not bad, but it lacks the active noise canceling function, which is a trend in wireless earphones these days. It is the same canal type, but in the case of the Buzz Plus, the earbuds feel a bit large, and the earbuds are shaped differently depending on the ear canal. However, in the case of the Buds 2, since it is small and round, it already feels unobtrusive from the outside.

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Comparing the battery capacity of Buds Plus and Buds 2, Buds 2 has a higher case capacity and can be used for a longer period of time if ANC is not enabled. On the other hand, the battery capacity of the earbuds itself is higher than that of Buds Plus, so you can play music and talk for a longer time with the fully-charged earbuds.

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What made the Buzz Plus upgrade to be considered the Buds 2 was not only the ANC but also the fit. Of course, both are fairly comfortable to wear, but the Buzz 2 was less demanding when putting it in the ear. In addition, the pressure on the ears, which can be felt after prolonged use, was reduced by the Buds 2.

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The active noise canceling function is better than I expected. Personally, I like it because it's an ANC that cuts off naturally rather than the noise canceling feeling that gets really boring. If the white noise generated by AirPods Pro and other company's no-can earphones bothered you, it would be a good alternative to wireless earphones that could replace them.

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I do not unconditionally activate ANC when listening to music in my daily life. When going out or on the go, there are situations where you have to listen to the sound you give, but Buzz 2 supports up to 3 levels of listening to ambient sounds. (Buzz Pro Level 4)

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I was quite surprised that not only listening to music but also call quality was clear and neat than I expected. The earbuds themselves are equipped with 3 microphones (2 external beamforming + 1 internal microphone), a VPU (Voice Pickup Unit), and newly applied DNN technology. DNN is a new technology that cancels out noise during calls, and is a feature that Buds Pro does not have. It can be said that it is the secret of call quality that is different from other wireless earphones.

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I used the Galaxy Buds 2 for a while, but the thing that touched me the most was the active noise canceling function. ANC itself doesn't feel very high-performance, but I think it would be convenient if you think of it as a comfortable no-can function. It is said that if you link Galaxy devices (smartphones and tablets, etc.) with One UI 3.1 or higher, you can use the Buzz Auto Switch function. (Devices released after Watch 4/some devices and certain apps may not support it)

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You still have to use it more to understand the performance of the Buds 2 properly, but the first impression of this guy was that it was fully functional as an ANC wireless earphone that was easy to wear. I think this Buzz 2 is a cost-effective wireless earphone made with a trendy casual concept rather than a premium TWS feeling.

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