Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro VS Aful Performer 5+2

A less shouty interpretation of Harman with the same controlled yet impactful bass response.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel - Crin

Very well-tuned frow lows to highs. Harman-ish but deviates from Harman in a good way. Very good textured bass, clear mids, and airy treble. It differs from Harman in the slightly toned-down upper mids, which is a good thing in my book. Technically quite capable - I was surprised that it outperformed other IEMs in the price bracket, like the Kato, quite readily regarding imaging, stage, separation, transients, and dynamics. Previously Owned

Drew / Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

- Drew / Audionotions

check links for more info:

Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel - Super* Review

Very well tuned with slight v-shape. Bass is detailed with good texture and treble has good extension. Soundstage is average and lacks width; less open and expansive than AirPods Pro 2s. Imaging and separation is also good but slightly behind the AP2. Vocals and treble are more forward with more bite vs AP2. More exciting vs the AP2 that's more balanced and laid back. Detail and clarity are similar vs AP2, but treble and bass is more emphasized and takes more of one's focus.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel - Jays Audio

check links for more info:

Z-Reviews original ranking

Z-Reviews Youtube Channel - Z-Reviews

My kind of neutral, improves a lot on my favorites.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel - Jaytiss

Overall it is sounding more visceral and incisive than the Performer 5.

Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel - Super* Review

A detailed, engaging all-rounder that's exciting without being shouty or harsh. Smooth, neutral tuning with a bass boost, excellent bass quality, clean mids, forward vocals, and sparkly, incisive treble. Great detail. I wouldn’t change a thing.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel - Gizaudio Axel

check links for more info:

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel - Tim Tuned

Clean, balanced, neutral sound with good layering and tech. Relaxing vocals, but lacks power and last bit of vocal extension. Bass has good controll, but lacks impact. Has sizzly planar timbre in the treble. Safe but forgettable.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel - Jays Audio

The AFUL Performer 5+2 (also listed as “Performer 7”) uses a 2DD+4BA+1 micro planar driver array and AFUL’s LC-network crossover plus a 3D-printed acoustic tube system, aiming for clean band splits without smearing. The shell also integrates a high-damping air-pressure balance system, a design AFUL has used across its line. Official listings put MSRP around $229 and outline the same core tech features.

Tonally it trends neutral with a sub-bass lift: bass has solid depth and texture, mids stay relatively linear, and the presence/treble region adds energy without veering into sharpness on most chains. Multiple reviews characterize it as warm-neutral with bass boost or slightly V-shaped depending on perspective, which matches listening notes about a lively but controlled upper end. Sensitivity and load are portable-friendly (≈109 dB, 15 Ω), so it reaches performance without demanding amplification.

Technicalities are competitive for the class: imaging is tidy with good instrument separation, micro-detail retrieval is above average, and soundstage is moderate (more width than depth). Build and comfort are typical resin-shell fare; some users note occasional lower-treble bite depending on tips and recordings, so treble-sensitive listeners may wish to pair accordingly. Overall value is strong at its price, especially if a clean, bass-supported neutral curve is the priority.

Buy Aful Performer 5+2 on HiFiGO (affiliate)

- IEMRanking AI