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AirPods Pro 2 — True-wireless · 2022
Apple

AirPods Pro 2

True-wireless · 2022

92
/ 100
From $249
VS
AirPods Pro 2 wins by 14
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black — True-wireless · 2023
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black

True-wireless · 2023

78
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

AirPods Pro 2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Pro 2 lands at 92 and Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black at 78. That puts AirPods Pro 2 ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick AirPods Pro 2 if…

  • ✓Compact carry
  • ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Quick pair

Pick Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black if…

  • ✓Compact carry
  • ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Quick pair
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound

AirPods Pro 2

Compared on the sound sub-score

AirPods Pro 2 leads on sound (91 vs 77).

Comfort

AirPods Pro 2

Compared on the comfort sub-score

AirPods Pro 2 leads on comfort (90 vs 76).

Noise cancelling

AirPods Pro 2

Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score

AirPods Pro 2 leads on anc (89 vs 75).

Value for money

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black more score per dollar ($99 vs $249).

AirPods Pro 2 92
vs
78 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black

Score breakdown

AirPods Pro 2
92
anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 78
features 88
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black
78
anc 75
sound 77
comfort 76
battery 78
features 74

Specs side-by-side

AirPods Pro 2 versus Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black — full spec comparison
Spec AirPods Pro 2 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black
Type
True-wireless
True-wireless
Release year
2022
2023

AirPods Pro 2

Pros
  • +Compact carry
  • +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • +Quick pair
Cons
  • −Battery life limited
  • −Fit varies by ear
  • −Case bulkier than pod

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black

Pros
  • +Compact carry
  • +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • +Quick pair
Cons
  • −Battery life limited
  • −Fit varies by ear
  • −Case bulkier than pod

FAQ: AirPods Pro 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black

Which is better, AirPods Pro 2 or Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black? +

AirPods Pro 2 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is AirPods Pro 2 worth the price? +

At $249, AirPods Pro 2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Is Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black worth the price? +

At $99, Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in battery.

Does AirPods Pro 2 or Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound, AirPods Pro 2 or Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black? +

AirPods Pro 2 — leads on sound (91 vs 77). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for comfort, AirPods Pro 2 or Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · Midnight Black? +

AirPods Pro 2 — leads on comfort (90 vs 76). Compared on the comfort sub-score.