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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize noise isolation and sound quality, especially for air travel and exercise, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro would suit you better as they feature active noise cancelling and have a higher overall sound quality. However, if an open design for environmental awareness is important to you, or if you prefer a lightweight earbud for extended wear, Sony's Linkbuds with their smaller size and open design might be the better option. Keep in mind that the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are tailored for Samsung device users, whereas the Linkbuds offer some unique features like wearing detection and a longer battery life, but without wireless charging capability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Very good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony Linkbuds
- The Sony Linkbuds has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.6
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for music, while the Sony Linkbuds is only fair.
Gaming
8.3
5.5
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony Linkbuds is good.
TV and Video
7.7
5.4
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for TV and video, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
2.5
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Battery
4.8 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life. The Sony Linkbuds has 5.5 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
7.0
6.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro to be good for phone calls, while the Sony Linkbuds is only fair.
Cost
$188
$178
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$150
$200
$250
$300
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a price of $188 and the Sony Linkbuds costs $178.
Build Quality
9.0
9.3
The Sony Linkbuds and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro both have excellent build quality.
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How the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and the Sony Linkbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Sony Linkbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$188 | $178 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 4.8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.1 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 12 | 17.5 | |
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 | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
Sony Linkbuds
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Sam Moore | February 2022
"The Sony LinkBuds is definitely the most unique audio product to release so far in 2022, and it largely executes well on it's unoccluded design. However, it's hamstrung by all the same things as other unsealed earbuds."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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