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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117

What FreeBuds Pro 2 does better (1) and where Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2
Huawei · 2022FreeBuds Pro 2
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $190
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $170
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
4.6Battery4.2

Why is FreeBuds Pro 2 better than Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117?

  1. Total with charging case30 h vs 20 h+50%

Why is Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 better than FreeBuds Pro 2?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 8 h+14%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  3. Battery life with ANC4 h vs 5 h+25%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm—
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency14 Hz—
Highest frequency48,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h8 h
Battery life with ANC4 h5 h
Total with charging case30 h20 h
Battery capacity55 mAh—
Charging time1.5 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Protection ratingIP54IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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