In terms of price, the Galaxy Buds 2 doesn’t quite come close to the Salnotes Zero at less than 30 euros. In return, Samsung’s in-ears offer a number of features that even more expensive competitor models skip.
The previous low price for the Buds 2 was 59.99 euros almost a year ago, but was only valid for one day. Since then, the in-ears have seen constant ups and downs, most recently for 76.40 euros. MediaMarkt and Saturn now estimate only 59 euros and thus very clearly undercut all previous prices and any current price. You can choose between the color variants black, white, green and violet:
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2: With ANC and a strong battery
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 particularly impress with their powerful sound and active noise reductionwhich are way ahead even at the normal price of in-ears in that price range. confirmed that the Buds 2 are among “the best in-ear headphones on the market”. even speaks of a real “sound quality board”.
The noise cancellation is excellent for true wireless headphones. Ambient noise is reliably suppressed. With the transparency mode you can also let sounds through, for example to follow conversations or to be safe on the road.
In addition, there is a strong battery that offers between six (with noise reduction) and eight hours (without ANC) runtime, depending on usage. The charging case, which can also be charged contactlessly, fully charges the ear studs in about two hours. After 15 minutes in the case, the Buds 2 are ready to use again for about three (with ANC) to four (without ANC) hours.
However, there is a small catch with the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2: Apple users look down the drain when it comes to many features. If, on the other hand, you use Android, you have all the settings and functions at your disposal. Plus, the Buds 2 are only IPX2 certified, so shouldn’t be worn in heavy rain or in the shower.
Apple AirPods 2 & Jabra Elite 3: The best alternatives
An alternative for Apple users is the 2nd generation Apple AirPods, currently available from Amazon for EUR 133.99 Sonically similar to the Buds 2 rank However, the AirPods do not offer active noise cancellation. Your smartphone can be the decisive reason for your purchase here, because all the features of the AirPods 2 are reserved for Apple customers only.
The Jabra Elite 3 is even cheaper than the Galaxy Buds 2, which currently costs 44 euros on Amazon. These true wireless headphones offer good sound for their price range and score with features that are not self-evident for well under 50 euros.
The battery lasts no less than seven hours and the charging case provides an additional 21 hours of power. There’s even a transparency mode, although the Elite 3 doesn’t have active noise cancellation. Thanks to the IP55 certification, you can even use the ear studs in the rain.