Samsung’s new $150 Galaxy Buds 2 are the latest addition to their wireless earbud lineup that also includes the Galaxy Buds Pro and the Galaxy Buds Live. The Buds 2 have active noise cancellation and are 15% smaller and 20% lighter than their predecessor, the Galaxy Buds+. In a growing market with great wireless earbuds like the Sony WF-1000XM4 and Apple Airpod Pros, do the Bud 2’s new features and smaller design bring enough value to rival its competition? Becca Farsace has the full review (and mic test) to find out.

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