The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ranks #32 out of 148 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Samsung
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Pros: A preference score of 76 and a very low 1.89 dB standard deviation from target in oratory1990’s measurement mean a smooth, balanced sound most listeners will enjoy, with sub-bass holding within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz for full rumble. Bass sits about 3.7 dB above target for a warm, punchy feel. It adds active noise cancelling, IPX7 water resistance and 28 hours of total playback with the case. It is rated equal to the Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite.
Cons: A 10.5 dB peak near 11.9 kHz and air about 7 dB above target add sizzle that can make cymbals sound splashy. Battery drops to 5 hours per charge with noise cancelling on, and codec support stops at SBC, AAC and Samsung’s own codec on Bluetooth 5.0, with no aptX.
| Released | Jan 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes |
| Back | Closed |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (28 with case; 5 and 18 with ANC on, Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Connection | True wireless |
| Deviation From Target | 1.89 dB standard deviation |
| Drivers | 1 x 11mm woofer + 1 x 6.5mm tweeter |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 76 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.1 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.30 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0 lbs (6.3 g) per earbud |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -2.9 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +0.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,366 Hz | +2.8 dB | 0.97 |
| Peak | 171 Hz | -2.9 dB | 0.65 |
| Peak | 783 Hz | +1.1 dB | 2.15 |
| Peak | 3,330 Hz | +0.8 dB | 3.58 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -5.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 10,000 Hz | -0.1 dB | 4.71 |
| Peak | 8,082 Hz | -0.6 dB | 3.41 |
| Peak | 5,048 Hz | -0.5 dB | 5.12 |
| Peak | 38 Hz | -0.1 dB | 2.07 |
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