Samsung Galaxy Buds (2019)

comfort, price, portability, usability

sound

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Six hours of battery life ; Sweatproof ; Light, comfortable fit ; Wireless charging case

Only 7 hours of battery in case

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds are the true wireless earbuds we’ve been waiting for

Great fit ; Discrete design ; PowerShare will be useful for Galaxy S10 owners

Better sounding sets available ; Prone to drop-outs

The Galaxy Buds offer better sound and fit than the AirPods, but if you're willing to look elsewhere then there are better performers available for a similar price

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

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

Ambient sound can be irritating ; Touch controls not always accurate

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.

Secure, comfortable fit with a range of eartip sizes ; Audio quality is solid ; Plenty of customization options in companion app ; Battery life is great ; Wireless charging case is convenient

Limited recharge from case alone ; iPhone experience is less comprehensive