A fitting bud

How are Buds 2? They somehow manage to conjure a fit and feel that is truly snug.

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Small as they come

The fit is done well though. Samsung has nailed the size and weight for anyone looking for small in-ears with great touch controls.

The case has been shrunk down greatly. It’s smaller than even the OnePlus Buds Pro case but the slippery material on the outside is bothersome. The slippery finish also extends to the Buds which makes it hard to handle. There’s a wee bit of anxiety while removing or wearing them during workouts.

Although, once you slot the buds in place, they have one of the best fits in the TWS market. At least for the writer’s ears. The buds lock snuggly into place but you may or may not find that fit comfortable depending on your ear. For us, these never dropped or became loose during running or any other workout.

The buds themselves are just 5g each and are also the smallest Galaxy Buds, heck the smallest TWS in town. So the fit is quite snug and tight. Although, there’s no fancy vent on the Buds like the AirPods Pro that equalise the air pressure on the inside.

There are also no physical buttons on the case. So you have to use the touch controls on the Buds to pair them with your smartphone. We tried it with iPhone as well but it’s impossible to change the settings for the touch controls.

If you’re locked in the Samsung ecosystem, these will work great across all your devices very well but the audio quality needs a bit of polish before it can catch up to the competition.

Tech specs

Connectivity Bluetooth 5.2 ANC Yes Battery life 5hrs (with ANC on), up to 20hrs (with case)