Samsung Galaxy Buds2 SM-R177NZKAXAR
Offering 7.5-hour earbud battery life and a 3-mic noise-reducing system, it stands out through Galaxy-exclusive Live Translate for real-time conversation interpretation. The earbuds are 10% smaller than previous models and IPX4-rated, ensuring a lightweight, sweat-resistant fit for all-day wear. They're ideal for multilingual travelers or remote workers who prioritize clear calls and instant translation over high-fidelity music playback.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.2
battery life hours 7.5
case battery hours 20.5
water resistance Water-Resistant
67 Overall Score
Price $163
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong mic (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong anc (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 7.5 |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 20.5 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 3 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Galaxy Wearable |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 SM-R177NZKAXAR | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 7.5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 20.5 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Buds2 SM-R177NZKAXAR | 83.4 | 85.1 | 69.7 | 27.3 | 69.7 | 28.2 | 79.1 | 91.5 | 96 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 99.1 | 79.3 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 99.1 | 91.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 47 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 97.8 | 96 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.8 | 89.2 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 0 | 97.8 | 99.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 91.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $163
Amazon 1 offers From $163
Best Buy 1 offers From $189
May 10, 2026 $163
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