Disclosure: I received this product as part of Insiders Program. All opinions expressed here are my own.
When I first got these tiny earbuds I was wondering how it would work. Samsung knows how to compete, so it’s packed the Galaxy Buds( with plenty of features. These have wireless charging, a snug and sleek in-ear design, customizable controls and micr… ophone tricks. I’ve been testing out the Galaxy Buds for the past few days, and Samsung’s done something impressive here in some ways. You can forget that you’re wearing them since they fit inside your ear. It’s a very comfortable design and each earbud covers less space than a quarter. Facing out is a triangular touchpad that allows for easy control, while the inside is a plastic build that has the earbud coming out of it. The Galaxy Buds have a comfortable fit and you won’t have to worry about them falling out. With the combo gummy earbud and fins, these are meant to stay put. In addition to the touchpads on both earbuds, these also have microphones for noise canceling, and even let ambient sound come through. The included carrying case doubles as a battery and charger for the Galaxy Buds. Samsung estimates six hours on a full charge for each bud, and the case can juice the buds for another seven hours. More importantly, in real testing, the buds lasted between 5-5 1/2 hours of use before dying, which beats the five hours. Once paired and connected, you can handle software updates and control the entire experience. You can easily see the battery percentage for each earbud at the top. Below, you’ll see an equalizer that has five modes to pick from — bass boost, soft, dynamic, clear and treble boost. Under that, you can dive into more precise controls over notifications, the touchpads, ambient sound and the ability to locate your earbuds. “Sound by AKG” is no joke, at least on the Galaxy Buds. Safe to say, I’m pleasantly surprised with the sound quality of the Galaxy Buds. I think the snug fit helps keep the sound in, as well as create a more balanced experience.
