Just saw this popped up. Close to the lowest price for the past few months. I have a pair and happy with them so far.
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Over how long would we start to see this rubber degradation? And for the earbuds themselves or the case?
Over how long would we start to see this rubber degradation?
Depends on how you look after it. If you have them in a case and clean them, it should last a while. But if you throw them in your pocket with keys, it may look like this.
And for the earbuds themselves or the case?
Applies to both the Black and Purple Case & Buds.
Don't know why they couldn't be the same material as Buds 2 black. I just upgraded mine after 2 and a bit years and are the Pros are nightmare to clean and keep clean. 🤦♂️
Damn, that's nasty 😆
I've been using my black Buds2 Pro for a year with heavy usage, no rubber degradation to report on both the case and earbuds. I have been using a case which has definitely helped prevent scuff marks and damage.
Even then, I haven't been babying them either; even with many hours of sweaty usage the buds themselves are still fine. I guess YMMV 🤷♀️
far out didnt know this issue and bought last week
https://www.google.com/search?q=buds2+pro+rubber+coating+tha…
My 1 year old black set are still flawless
Black is 159 on mydeal and you can match the price in JB.
https://www.mydeal.com.au/samsung-galaxy-buds2-pro-in-ear-sm…
Thats international version, JB wont price match, but it also includes purple aswell
I matched the mydeal price with Jb before so worth trying.
Did you match online or in-store?
will we missout some features if using int. model?
All features worked for me, haven't tried head movement tracking. They're not at all comfortable in my ears.
Pro 3 coming soon?
Fwiw I believe this is one of the few Android buds that are decent for calls (Sony and Bose are trash).
Based on research, some testing, and owning a pair of these for a year.
currently using the 1st gen buds pro since they first came out, is it worth while upgrading? TIA
MyDeal has it for $189 https://www.mydeal.com.au/samsung-galaxy-buds2-pro-wireless-…
Sold & shipped by MyDeal so can be pricematched with JB
Confirmed, just got it price matched via online chat. Mentioned specifically it was from MyDeal, an Australian retailer.
I think the conversation above about failing to price match was strictly due to it being an international model and sold by a 3rd party on MyDeal. This link will work.
I recommend getting the white, as the purple and black has a rubber coating that degrades overtime.