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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for portability and use during exercise, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro would be the better choice as they are wireless, sweatproof, and have a high score for use during exercise and for air travel. They also feature active noise canceling and have app-based customization options. However, if sound quality, comfort, and an expansive soundstage are your priorities, and you're planning to use them in a stationary setting like a home or office, the Sennheiser 560S headphones are superior, offering exceptional sound quality and comfort, but they are wired and not suitable for exercise or outdoor activities. The Sennheisers lack noise-canceling and are not as portable, but they provide an immersive experience for music and TV, with a large form factor that is less convenient for travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
8.0
9.5
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good.
Gaming
8.3
6.9
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser 560S is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.0
5.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
9.1
The Sennheiser 560S is excellent for TV and video, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
2.5
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
Battery
4.8 Hours
N/A
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser 560S does not have a battery.
Cost
$160
$176
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a price of $160 and the Sennheiser 560S costs $176.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser 560S has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
8.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Sennheiser 560S are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and the Sennheiser 560S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Sennheiser 560S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$160 | $176 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 4.8 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 12 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 244.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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."
Sennheiser 560S
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Headphonesty
Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | March 2022
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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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.
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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