Experts recommend Beats Fit Pro more than Samsung Galaxy Buds 2
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Beats Fit Pro over Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, but both Earbuds have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Beats Fit Pro received 2 recommendations: from The Verge (4 Jan 2025) and Tom's Guide (9 Jan 2025). By contrast, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 received only 1 recommendation from Android Central (4 Jan 2025).
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes  | Rtings.com  | Laptop Mag  | What Hi-Fi  | Wirecutter  | Android Central  | The Verge  | Tom's Guide  | SoundGuys  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | -9 | $169 |  Beats Fit Pro The Beats Fit Pro earbuds are a great choice for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who prioritize sound quality, comfort, and functionality during workouts, with a bass-heavy sound profile, effective noise cancellation, secure and comfortable fit, and long battery life. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 6 | - | - |
| 32 | N/A | $165 |  Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are a great option for those looking for wireless earbuds with advanced functionality, including active noise cancelling, touch controls, and compatibility with voice assistants. | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Earbuds ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 4 Jan 2025
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 11 Beats Fit Pro The Best Earbuds For Sport And Working Out... ... ... Source: www.theverge.com - On 9 Jan 2025 Tom's Guide ranked Beats Fit Pro as #6
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Beats Fit Pro Best wireless earbuds for iOS users with active lifestyles... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 4 Jan 2025 Android Central ranked Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 as #6
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Best for comfort... ... ... Source: www.androidcentral.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Beats Fit Pro outranks Samsung Galaxy Buds 2. This is not to say that Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 is a bad option. Like Beats Fit Pro, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Beats Fit Pro is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes | Rtings.com | Laptop Mag | What Hi-Fi | Wirecutter | Android Central | The Verge | Tom's Guide | SoundGuys | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $298 |  Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have received highly positive expert reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, battery life, connectivity features, and additional features, making them a top choice for premium true wireless earbuds. | - |
1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $279 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 4 | 3 | 5 | - | 4 |
| 3 | - | $225 |  Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | - | 7 | 2 | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | - | $149 |  Nothing Ear A | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 2 |
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Expert reviews [22]
Total expert reviews: 22
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by Macworld | 100 |
| Average score based on 22 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by Trusted Reviews | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [14]
Total expert reviews: 14
- with a score: 12
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by Old Time Music | 100 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by What Hi-Fi | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Flexible, secure-fit wingtips for all-day comfort and stability
- Custom acoustic platform delivers powerful, balanced sound
- Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for immersive music, movies, and games
- Three distinct listening modes: Active Noise Cancelling, and Transparency Mode, and Adaptive EQ
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From Seller:
- Includes 1 year limited manufacturer warranty
- THEY SAY “HOLA,” YOU HEAR “HELLO”: Now you can communicate freely with someone in another language; Use the Interpreter feature on your Galaxy phone to hear real-time translations through your Galaxy Buds during face-to-face conversations¹
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