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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 vs Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro

What Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 does better (3) and where Liberty Air 2 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $130
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Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Soundcore · 2021Liberty Air 2 Pro
6.2Score
0 advantages≈ $170
9.3Noise control & calls8.8
4.0Battery5.4

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

  1. Battery life8 h vs 7 h+14%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%

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

Liberty Air 2 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—6 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h7 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case20 h—
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 3 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Features
Touch controls—Yes
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