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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is high-quality audio with active noise cancellation for a more immersive experience and you're willing to pay a premium, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro could be a better fit. They usually offer superior sound quality and features like wireless charging. However, if you need something more budget-friendly and are looking for a headset particularly suited for gaming with a microphone for clear communications, the Steelseries TUSQ would be more suitable. Keep in mind that the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro may offer a more comfortable fit for longer wear, but they are significantly more expensive than the TUSQ. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Very good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- The Steelseries TUSQ has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.0
5.2
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
4.7
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Steelseries TUSQ is only fair.
Battery
4.8 Hours
N/A
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$188
$99
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The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a price of $188 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $99.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality, while the Steelseries TUSQ has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro to be very good for music, while the Steelseries TUSQ is good.
Gaming
8.3
8.5
The Steelseries TUSQ and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.7
7.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Steelseries TUSQ are both good for TV and video.
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How the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$188 | $99 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
Steelseries TUSQ
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Can Buy or Not
Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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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 Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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