They boast an industry-leading IPX7 rating for water resistance, making them great gym companions.
Each bud has a touch panel on the side with various playback controls that work quite well and they also have Hey Bixby hands-free capabilities.
They also offer a very balanced and pleasant AKG sound and have a very good microphone which is excellent for isolating your voice from the environment. They also offer spatial audio support for a more immersive sound experience.
The buds can last up to 5 hours on a single charge and the case still holds 13 hours of juice. Without ANC, total battery life is extended to 27 hours. Quick charging is supported and only 5 minutes of charging is enough for one hour of playtime. Wireless charging is also supported.
There’s also a Find My Earbuds feature that can help you locate the earbuds if you misplace them or someone steals them.
Overall, the Galaxy Buds Pro may not be the absolute best headphones, but they’re a balanced mix of everything you need in headphones, and they’re priced reasonably at $199.99 at launch. The new Buds 2 Pro have a smaller footprint and offer a few extras over their predecessors for $229.