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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prefer listening at home and want an open-back design for a wide soundstage and natural listening experience, the Philips Fidelio X2HR would be a better choice; however, they are bulkier and don't offer mobility or noise isolation. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are more portable, offer good noise cancellation for travel or noisy environments, and have modern features like touch controls and wireless connectivity, but they might not match the sound quality and comfort of over-ear models for extended listening sessions. Consider the Philips for critical home listening and the Samsung for convenience, modern features, and active noise cancellation on-the-go. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
  • 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

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Music

9.3
Fidelio X2HR
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
8.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good.

Gaming

7.0
Fidelio X2HR
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.

Phone Calls

5.0
Fidelio X2HR
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
7.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.

TV and Video

8.8
Fidelio X2HR
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
7.7
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good.

Noise Reduction

2.5
Fidelio X2HR
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.

Battery

N/A
Fidelio X2HR
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
4.8 Hours
The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.

Cost

$140
Fidelio X2HR
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
$188
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The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $140 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
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Key similarities

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Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.9
Fidelio X2HR
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
8.4
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.

Build Quality

9.0
Fidelio X2HR
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
9.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro both have excellent build quality.

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How the Philips Fidelio X2HR and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Philips Fidelio X2HRSamsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Philips Fidelio X2HRSamsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

GENERAL

Price
$140
$188
Brand
PhilipsSamsung
Release Date
September 1, 2014August 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
9.3/108.1/10
Phone Calls Score
5/107.1/10
Gaming Score
7.1/108.4/10
TV and Video Score
8.9/107.8/10
Exercise Score
4.5/107.7/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A4.8 Hours
Wireless charging
N/AYes
Charging time
N/A1.1 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5.2
Case Battery Life
N/A12

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/109.1/10
Virtual Surround
N/AYes
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/ANo
Mic Quality
N/A6.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/109/10
Comfort score
8.4/107.8/10
Size
N/AMedium
Weight (headset or single earbud)
390 Grams5.5 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated

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Liquid Audio

Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."

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 Philips

Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.

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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