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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic offers a high-fidelity audio experience that's excellent for critical listening, with larger, over-ear design providing exceptional comfort for long sessions at home. Their open-back nature creates a broad and immersive soundstage, though it leaks sound and offers no noise isolation. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are compact and convenient for on-the-go use, offer noise cancellation for noisy environments, and are more suited for casual listening, workouts, and commuting. If budget is a primary concern, and you need flexibility and portability, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will be a good choice, but if you prioritize the best possible sound quality and are mainly listening in a quiet space, the Audeze LCD 2 Classic would be superior. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
- Excellent for music
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
9.2
8.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good.
Gaming
7.3
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
Phone Calls
4.8
7.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
8.4
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
TV and Video
8.6
7.7
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good for TV and video, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Battery
N/A
4.8 Hours
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic does not have a battery. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$799
$188
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality.
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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze LCD 2 Classic | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $188 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2017 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 4.8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 635 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Audeze LCD 2 Classic
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The Greatest Song
Greatest Song Team | August 2023
"These headphones outdo rival planar magnetic headphones, especially in terms of dynamics. Compared to the Hifiman Ananda or the Hifiman Edition XS there is noticeably more slam in the sound, particularly in the bass. The LCD-2C gives you a fantastic sense of quiet dynamics with crystalline precision. This is evident also in our clinical tests, where it’s just easier to understand spoken text at very low volumes."
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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About Audeze
Audeze is an, award-winning, American premium headphone manufacturer based in California. Founded in 2008, their products are developed around aerospace materials technology first used by NASA and are widely used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, not only in the fields of music and sound engineering but also in e-sports and the health industry.
About Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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