Samsung Galaxy Buds

Reliable connectivity ; Solid battery life ; PowerShare charging with the S10 line

Average audio quality ; Frustrating touch controls ; On-board volume control requires sacrificing other features ; Disappointing microphone quality for calls

Amazing Earbud Battery Life ; Wireless Charging Battery Case ; Comfortable Earbud Design ; Selection Of Wingtips, Earbuds To Fit Your Ear

Audio Quality Isn't All That ; Some Features Limited To Android Phones

Excellent audio performance with rich, full bass and bright, well-defined highs. Easy to operate. Solid mic intelligibility in quiet spaces.

Poor mic intelligibility in loud scenarios. So-so charging case battery life. Not waterproof.

Sonically, Samsung's Galaxy Buds are excellent—AKG does a good job of balancing rich, full bass with clarity in the highs. As for ease of use, the Galaxy Buds are also winners, with on-ear controls that work as advertised, and not just with Galaxy...

Light, discreet, comfortable design ; Legit six-hour battery life ; Tiny case with wireless charging ; Better sound isolation than Apple’s AirPods

Bass-shy sound doesn’t rise above average ; Flaky Bluetooth connectivity ; Poor microphone performance

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds are probably the best freebie that a company has ever bundled with a smartphone preorder, but they fall significantly short of claiming the title of best true wireless earbuds. Great for Samsung owners, but everyone else should...

Small and comfortable to wear ; Case has wireless charging ; Sound quality is decent for the money ; Battery life for the category is great

Touch-sensitive panels take some getting used to ; Only one extra charge from the case (not two) ; Bluetooth connectivity isn't always reliable

By stripping away the fitness-tracking smarts and focusing on the key features - namely battery life and comfort - Samsung has made a genuine AirPod contender at an even lower price point. Problem is the wireless connectivity isn't perfect.

Comfy, flexible, noise-isolating design ; Ambient Sound mode is awesome ; Wireless charging ; They also work with iOS

Battery life could be better ; Touch controls take some getting used to ; Ambient Sound doesn’t work on iOS

The best all-round wireless buds you can get. For now.

Comfortable, secure fit ; Stylish design ; Easy to pair and use ; Powerful bass

Ambient sound can be irritating ; Touch controls not always accurate

If you have a Samsung or other Android phone, the Galaxy Buds offer easy connectivity, a comfortable fit, and a warm, bassy sound. If you don’t, you may miss out on some cool extra features offered by the Samsung Galaxy wearables app.

Decent audio reproduction.;Comfortable and durable design.;Long single charge battery life for truly wireless headphones.

Very high latency.;Connection stability issues.;In-ear fit might not be comfortable for everyone.

These compact, lightweight noise-isolating true wireless earphones should fit most ears securely. They sound decent, battery life is good (around 6 hours at moderate volume levels) and their compact charging case offers USB-C wired and wireless charging.

Bass isn't all that deep; charging case only delivers a little more than one full charge; certain features only work with Android phones.

Although their sound quality doesn't wow, the Galaxy Buds are certainly worth considering if you're a Samsung Galaxy or Android phone owner.