Name: Galaxy Buds
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 265720
Rating: 3.8 (65 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

Sound quality is very good
stable connectivity and sound quality
The earbuds are remarkably comfortable to wear for hours at a time even with glasses

Playback doesn t resume when reinserting the earbuds
Bass notes sound almost twice as loud as mids
not limited to Bixby and can select Google Assistant

Channels: 2
Sensitivity: , 90 dB
Frequency range: 20, 20000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: In-Ear
Connectivity technology: True Wireless Stereo (TWS)

Samsung Galaxy Buds - Pros & Cons

Sound quality is very good
stable connectivity and sound quality
The earbuds are remarkably comfortable to wear for hours at a time even with glasses
The earbuds are compact and discreet
playful
rounded design
Galaxy Buds 2 sound is great
It simply performs well and has solid noise cancelling for the price
Passive isolation is fine and expected from standard in-ears
It looks great and is easy to open with one hand
the Wearable app is a worthwhile download
it easier to grasp them and perform touch commands
easy-to-operate touch controls make quick commands a breeze
the malleable silicone remains comfortable for all-day listening
improves passive isolation and optimizes ANC performance
the earbuds are still a good deal with solid battery life
comfortable and well-built
smart and pretty affordable
the touch controls are both intuitive and hypersensitive
solid sound quality and fast charging
connection stability is reliable
the touch controls work well and are responsive
they fit snugly and comfortably
touch controls
simple noise cancellation and good sound
sound quality is very impressive
surprisingly stable and comfortable to use
excellent sound and a whopping 80 hours total battery life
sleek and compact
Clarity is also good
comfortable fit
effective active noise cancellation
and good
overall battery life is still excellent
stronger signal strength and better audio quality
sound profile is more neutral and better-balanced
The Samsung are more comfortable and stable
comfortable and well built
Samsung are more comfortable and stable
Samsung have a more comfortable in-ear design and feel better built
Sony are also better at passively isolating background noise
Everything is crisp and clear
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
great and sounds great
it worked flawlessly
sound great
have excellent battery life
The preset EQ profiles are nice as well
Samsung managed to reproduce accurate mid range sounds as well
both quality and stability
the controls have worked very smoothly
straightforward design and comfortable fit
The earbuds fit nicely inside and secure via magnets
excellent sound
reliable battery life
They feel comfortable while exercising
The microphone is very accurate
It s easy enough to get a good seal from the ear tips
The Buds Live are incredibly comfortable
premium sound
a comprehensive app and fantastic call quality
wireless earbuds
sound pretty good and the noise-cancelling
most responsive and easy to remember controls
exciting and innovative tech
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are pretty impressive and they easily match up to the competition
Charging is quick and battery life is good
bright and balanced audio
crisp and warm sound output
fit comfortably and securely
It worked well in our testing
excellent comfort
sound quality and battery life
best-looking and most comfortable earbuds
stylish design
great overall performance and reasonable price
its latest earbuds deliver an enjoyable and immersive experience
Galaxy Buds 2 are comfortable for extended wear
sound profile is nicely balanced by default
versatile nature and great sound quality
great sound quality and are very comfortable to wear
It has done that perfectly with the new model
Samsung has improved comfort with every iteration since then
Galaxy Buds+ are a pretty good deal right now
overall quality is good
Charging case is also really handy
sound is good and clear
Galaxy Buds sound decent and reproduce audio fairly accurately
a relatively neutral sound that s fairly well-balanced across the range
stable fit ensures
versatile
balanced sound that lends itself well
Samsung Galaxy Buds provide pretty good value and are a decent choice for most uses
re very stable and stay put even during vigorous activity without
excellent fit and passive noise isolation
a largely uncomplicated and hassle-free approach
comfortable design
good sound
and very good active noise cancellation
battery life is decent enough compared to similarly priced competition
superb
good battery life
plenty of features
and hard-hitting bass
a deep and precise bass
smooth vocals
and admirable instrument
sleek exterior and compact frame
soft
dynamic
clear
and treble boost
They were comfortable and stayed securely in my ears
They are easy to swap so that you get the perfect fit
the Galaxy Buds still offer phenomenal value
Samsung more compact and comfortable
app support
build quality and call quality
the app has three settings for Ambient mode strength
Both models handle phone
and video calls great
build quality is unmatched by any cheaper or Chinese brand
the excellent mids and different equalizers
through clear
lively
and full of nuances

Playback doesn t resume when reinserting the earbuds
Bass notes sound almost twice as loud as mids
not limited to Bixby and can select Google Assistant
prices on the site
lack of aptX support is a glaring oversight
may not fit every listener s ear
toggling noise cancellation on and off
low-frequency noise
AAC rates are still inconsistent depending on your Android hardware
lack of cross-compatibility with Apple s features baked into iOS is
Mediocre microphone recording quality
the Galaxy Buds really shine when it comes to bass frequencies
Only works on Android and Samsung phones
lack of wires pulling them down means they stay in the ear through
with ambient sound in windy weather
RTX 4090 power adapter and only one is experiencing issues
they lack an ANC feature
the laptop gets left out of Samsung s equation completely
3D audio only works on Samsung hardware
low-profile design
heavier and not as comfortable as the Samsung
their touch-sensitive controls can be a little finicky
No multi-device pairing capability
Most earbuds have just a single driver
convenience is upended by the times when the controls act goofy
Battery life may not be best-in-class
Detail is a little lacking in the mid and high ranges
will only survive water dropping on them if they are tilted by 15 degrees
no one area of the sound overwhelmed the overall experience
the mid-range is left a little in the dark
auditory masking on particularly bass-heavy tracks
Neither ANC setting performs particularly well with nearby speech recognition
The piano doesn t overwhelm the softer tones
the clapping that comes in late in the song is a bit too loud
to the
the controls might be too sensitive
poor sound quality
The touch-and-hold control for volume is a bit awkward
Noise cancellation is just average
s no option to adjust the buds sensitivity via the Galaxy Wearable app
slightly dampen the sounds coming from our noisy air conditioner
a little bit muddy when the song exploded into a full-band breakdown
unreliable controls
volume is weak and needs to be pushed well into the red
Noise cancellation doesnt seem to work
Samsung has taken away to cut the Galaxy Buds 2 price
Samsung repair portal is very buggy and frustrating
The sound stage does feel a tad restricted
their voices sounded muffled on phone calls or downright robotic
Galaxy Buds Pro is missing from the new earbuds
the earbuds are not exactly for Apple users
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The Galaxy Buds also have very poor wireless latency
it s only available for Android
too much background noise
They re lacking a bit of bass
sound noticeably muffled
thin
and lacking in detail
there is no dedicated app for iOS users
Galaxy Buds lack several features that the objectively inferior Gear IconX
extra-large ear tips to get a tight seal
fitting the previous generation Galaxy Buds were
say how effective ANC is on a pair of earbuds
chirping noises are rather loud
only the microphone that faces inside your ear gets activated
only the missing bud will chirp
the lack of onboard storage
the Ambient mode very bright
unnatural
and metallic
they only withstand light rain and sweat
Background noise is identifiable as background noise

Samsung Galaxy Buds - Technical Overview

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Weight	12 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Samsung - Video Reviews (9)

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review | One Fatal Flaw

Samsung Galaxy Buds - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	In-Ear
Connectivity technology	True Wireless Stereo
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes
Magnet material	Ceramic

Width	0.69 in
Depth	0.76 in
Height	0.89 in
Weight	0.42 oz

Microphone type	Built-in microphone
Microphone in	yes

Noise-canceling	yes
Playback controls	yes
Buttons	Bluetooth pairing
Built-in heart rate monitor	no
Calorie counter	no
FM radio	yes
Carrying case	yes

Colour of product	Black Black,Silver,White,Yellow Silver White Yellow
Acoustic design	Closed
Control type	Touch
Category	Sport Travel and Commuting
Foldable	no

Channels	2
Sensitivity	< 90
Frequency range	20 - 20000

Audio streaming via bluetooth	A2DP AVRCP HFP
Bluetooth version	5.0
Bluetooth profile	AVRCP A2DP HFP
Bluetooth codec	AAC SBC
Wireless connection	Bluetooth
Wireless range	10
USB	yes
Type of USB connector	USB Type-C
Detachable cable	yes

Battery operated	yes
Battery capacity	58.0 mAh
Battery life	6.0 h
Standby time	20.0 h
Talk time	6.0 h
Charging via USB	yes
Charging case	yes
Charging case capacity	252.0 mAh

Samsung Galaxy Buds - Q&A (6)

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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can you answer calls on Galaxy Buds?
catherine_auer
over 1 year ago
When your Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Buds+ are connected to your phone, you can answer and control calls without picking up your phone. You can take a run or go to the gym whenever you want to.
Helpful?
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Should you always keep Galaxy Buds in case?
alonso
over 1 year ago
It depends on the need of the earphones whether they should be in the case or outside the case while charging. the earphones are charged and the case is not charged then you should only charge your case with the earphones outside the case.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
How do you answer Samsung earbuds?
bernie
over 1 year ago
Answer or decline a call If you receive a call while wearing the earbuds, they will play a sound, and a voice notification will inform you of the incoming call's phone number. To answer the call, double tap the touchpad. To decline the call, touch and hold the touchpad. To end the call, double tap the touchpad.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
What are the features of Samsung Buds?
versie.kutch
over 1 year ago
Main features of Galaxy Buds. Premium sound by AKG.Adaptive Dual Microphone for clearer calls & Bixby commands delivery.Ambient sound helps you enjoy music without blocking the surrounding sound completely.Wireless PowerShare feature to make it easy to use.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Do Galaxy Buds have volume control?
delfina.leffler
over 1 year ago
On the Galaxy Buds Pro, Buds2, and Buds2 Pro you can adjust the volume using the earbud tips, even if you have other touchpad commands set up. In the app, tap Labs, and then tap the switch next to Double tap earbud edge to turn it on.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
How long do Galaxy Buds last battery?
sina
over 1 year ago
Galaxy Buds give you up to 13 hours of play time (6 hours of charge in the earbuds and 7 hours in the case). Plus, charging for just 15 minutes will give you up to 1.7 hours of battery life.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Samsung - Editorial Reviews (16)

4.1

Based on 16 reviews

Samsung Galaxy Buds Galaxy Buds 2 review: Samsung shrinks its wireless earbuds

CNET

Published: 11.08.2021

Galaxy Buds 2 review: Samsung shrinks its wireless earbuds

4.1

The latest model in the Galaxy Buds line costs $150 and features active noise canceling along with a lighter, more compact design that makes the earbuds comfortable to wear for several hours.

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 20.01.2022

Samsung Galaxy Buds

Samsung Galaxy Buds (Wireless Headphone): 3.4 out of 5 stars from 47 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Android Central

Published: 27.04.2021

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: Weird shape, amazing sound

Earbuds without any tips.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review

SoundGuys

Published: 11.07.2022

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 is a well priced pair of ANC earbuds. Does it stand out from the Galaxy Buds line, or get lost in the middle?

Samsung Galaxy Buds Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro review: the right balance

The Verge

Published: 15.01.2021

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro review: the right balance

4.3

They don’t win at any one thing, but they strike a great balance between sound quality, ANC, and comfort.

whathifi

Published: 14.09.2021

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review

Can Samsung’s newest and smallest entry-level Galaxy Buds do battle with the best in show?

Samsung Galaxy Buds Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 03.03.2021

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless Review

4.0

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are an improved version of the older Samsung Galaxy Buds Truly Wireless. They look and feel identical and have the same s...

Samsung Galaxy Buds Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro review: Goodbye beans, hello isolation

Android Authority

Published: 12.04.2022

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro review: Goodbye beans, hello isolation

The Galaxy Buds Pro might be Samsung's best buds yet. Learn more here in our Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro review.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: Raising the bar for wireless earbuds

SamMobile

Published: 20.08.2021

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: Raising the bar for wireless earbuds

Samsung has taken to launching a pair of new wireless earbuds every six months. It launched the Galaxy Buds Pro ...

Samsung Galaxy Buds Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Review

PCMAG

Published: 15.01.2021

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Review

3.5

The true wireless Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro earphones offer active noise cancellation in a stylish, waterproof design that works best with Galaxy phones.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: The right earbuds for your Android phone

The Indian Express

Published: 08.10.2021

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: The right earbuds for your Android phone

The Galaxy Buds 2 can be considered if you live in Samsung’s ecosystem or own an Android smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Samsung Galaxy Buds review

SoundGuys

Published: 23.06.2021

Samsung Galaxy Buds review

Whether you’re a casual listener or a true wireless fanboy, the Samsung Galaxy Buds are an excellent choice with a few forgivable foibles.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro (2021) Review: The Best Premium Earbuds

WIRED

Published: 12.02.2021

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro (2021) Review: The Best Premium Earbuds

4.5

Samsung's AirPods Pro competitors have better battery life, better sound, and a more comfortable fit than Apple's buds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: noise-cancelling earbuds that easily keep up with the competition

Published: 30.09.2021

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: noise-cancelling earbuds that easily keep up with the competition

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are feature-packed true wireless earbuds

Samsung Galaxy Buds Samsung Galaxy Buds Review: Versatile Truly Wireless In-Ears For Android

Forbes

Published: 31.05.2019

Samsung Galaxy Buds Review: Versatile Truly Wireless In-Ears For Android

The Samsung Galaxy Buds are well-designed truly wireless earbuds. They have a comfortable yet secure in-ear fit that blocks a fair amount of noise without feeling too bulky.