Beats Powerbeats Pro Black
Score: 78/100
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are true-wireless earbuds offering 11 hours of playback per charge and wireless charging support, delivering balanced AKG-tuned sound. They lack active noise cancellation and have only IPX2 resistance, which may limit use in noisy or wet environments. Ideal for Android users seeking long battery life and low-latency gaming.
Powerbeats Pro 2 combine secure earhooks with active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and a wireless-charging case for up to 45 hours of total playback. The charging case remains relatively bulky and color options are limited. Targeted at fitness enthusiasts within the Apple ecosystem who need robust ANC and extended battery life.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9 hours | 11 hoursbest | |
24 hoursbest | 11 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 18.1 gbest | 50.8 g |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 3best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX2 |
Total Weight (including case) (g) | 18.1 g | 50.8 g |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (Earbuds) (hours) | 9 hours | 11 hours |
Battery Life (Charging Case) (hours) | 24 hours | 11 hours |
Controls(1) | ||
Touch Controls | false | true |
Audio(1) | ||
Active Noise Cancellation | true | false |
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Professional reviewers highlight the Powerbeats Pro 2 as a major step forward for Beats sports earbuds, emphasizing the secure earhook fit, the addition of ANC and heart-rate monitoring, and the long 45-hour battery life. They also note that while the case is smaller than before, its bulk remains a downside, and the limited color selection may deter style-focused buyers.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the stable, sweat-proof fit and the powerful, balanced sound for workouts, while also valuing the long battery life and hands-free controls. Recurring complaints focus on the still-bulky charging case, occasional fit challenges for smaller ears, and the narrow range of available colors.
“most ambitious with 20% lighter buds, smaller case, IPX4 rating, heart rate sensor, ANC (Beats' best)”
“great for sports with stable hooks, breathability, and easy controls”
“immersive AKG sound for music/videos”
Professional reviewers commend the Galaxy Buds+ for its dual-driver architecture, solid battery life with rapid charging, and reliable Bluetooth performance, while noting the missing ANC and limited bass impact.
Everyday users love the balanced AKG sound, long battery life, and compact case, but complain about fit variability, the absence of ANC, and occasional touch-control glitches.
