Samsung Galaxy Buds - White (UK Version)

I bought the Galaxy Buds just over a month ago for my Note 9 and despite the steep price for such a small device, I can honestly recommend them to any Samsung mobile user.TLDR:These Galaxy buds are a no brainer for any Samsung user, definitly considerable for any Android user, and bad for any IOS user. They give you good audio quality, great battery life, great software features and look better than most competition. The main let down is microphone quality and no water resistance.Pros:1. Seamless pairing to my Note 9 (this is supported for all recent galaxy devices from the galaxy 8).2. Brilliant 6 hour battery life with an additional 6 hours including the case.3. Sound quality that feels more vibrant than the normal AKG buds included with my smartphone.4. Charges fast both wired (USB type C) and wireless with any Qi wireless charger.5. Fits perfectly in the ear canal and has yet to fall out accidentally since I recieved them.6. Incredibly sleek design that don't look flashy or look abnormal.7. Touch controls and ambient sound with the software expereince are definitly a notable selling point.Cons:1. Price is certainly off-putting for their size, though they are cheaper than big name competitors like Airpods.2. No IP certification or rating, meaning these earbuds lack any liquid resistance unlike alternative options such as Jaybird.3. Other reviews state that the Galaxy Buds aren't as optimised for other branded phones such as iPhone or the Pixel as they are for the Galaxy devices.4. Microphone/call quality can only be described as disappointing.So far my experience with the Galaxy Buds has been enjoyable to say the least. The box the buds arrived inside was in perfect condition and the delivery was fast.The Galaxy Buds come with 3 types of silicone replacement buds in various sizes to accommodate for different types of ears along with a small fin to ensure they don't fall out during a jog or general use. They also come with a USB-C charging cable incase you don't already have one with your mobile.So far charging with the Buds has been as easy as advertised, both wireless and wired charging works great. Not only are they fast to charge but the battery life is great considering their size. A total of 12 hours including the case and buds will easily last you through the day and the ability to charge them wirelessly on the go with the Galaxy S10 lineup makes the expereince even sweeter.Pairing has worked consistently for me on my Note 9. I believe the seamless pairing process works from the Galaxy S8 to current generation Galaxy devices though I am unsure if it works for older models. For pairing other devices the process is slightly different, you need to open the case and connect via bluetooth settings rather than the seamless integration on Samsung ecosystem.The Samsung Wearable app allows you to customize the buds touch controls, EQ control, find my buds, and ambient sound from your phone. It should be noted this app isn't available for IOS users. Using the Galaxy wearable app works just fine, the EQ gives you more flexibility on changing how the buds sound and the ambient sound feature works fantastic and should become something to expect from all smart earbuds. The find my earbuds feature works fine too, as it prompts the buds to play an audible cheerping sound if the buds are in bluetooth range.In summary, the Galaxy Buds are an amazing product that aims to tick all boxes for a feature rich truly wireless bluetooth experience and I can easily recommend them to any Samsung user, especially if they're on sale. For android users its definitly worth considering the Galaxy buds for a feature rich expereince. For IOS users, it's hard to recommend this product without the app which means alternatives should be considered.

I have tried and tested a few of these in ear phones... Bose (too big), Jabra (too uncomfortable) and most recently Sony which I really liked but unfortunately lost, so decided to take a punt on these.Glad I did. Best ones I have had to date.Sound is very good, and seem to have the best noise cancelling of the ones I have tried, but I suspect thats just because they fit so snuggly in your ear. Ideal for me straight out of the box, but there are the usual assorted sized buds and wing tips with these to suit all. They also do not protrude from the ears by much at all, and no signs of bright LEDs etc which I liked.The first thing that struck me was how light they were. Hardly even know you have them in. I was a bit dubious about the 'touch' control, as when I used the Jabras with this, it led to making them uncomfortable to wear as you were basically poking them into your ear, but these are more like gesture rather than touch control - barely need to touch the bud at all. Skip forfard, back, pause etc all with one or two touches, but I really liked the customisable 'long hold' touch control which I have configured as volume - up with the right ear, down with the left.Haven't run the battery right down yet, but the claim of 6 hours looks legitimate as I used them for 3-4 hours and was just under the 50% charge a couple of times.Have used these for around 12 hours I guess so far and I havent had a drop out once. Not a single flicker. This certainly wasnt the case on the Jabra's and Sony's I had before which frequently dropped one ear out.The carry case is tiny and the buds are held in magnetically which is good. The Wearable app works great on my Android (not a Samsung).As I said, was a bit skeptical as the reviews seemed a bit mixed, but would highly recommend these for anyone after a solid pair of wireless ear buds.

Best all round true wireless earphones. I tried buying true wireless earbuds early last year, got Sony's first gens but the audio cut outs rendered then useless. I thought about trying these for a while, and for £135 at the time of purchase, represented great value.First of all, absolutely zero dropouts. This has been tested throughout Central London, London Underground, busy places with loads of Bluetooth devices around. I had absolutely no problems.Sound quality wise, very clear vocals, bass is there but not thumping, but I am not a bass head. Sound stage is average but overall perfectly listenable.Comfort-wise, the out of the box set up worked fine for me. Fits snugly, and does not shake out, even whilst running or other gym activities.Looks great too, not obnoxious or protruding like many of the products out there at the moment.Battery life is perfectly decent, covering you easily for the daily commute and well beyond.Also comes with a charging cable, although most of you people with have these new reversable USB cables for your phones etc anyway. The ear-wings and spare tips are in the box too.Finally if you do have a Samsung device, the set up is a breeze and your Samsung device will most likely download the Samsung Wearables app for you, which allows you to see the battery status easily and provides different audio profiles to choose from. Just removing the earbuds from the case instantly connects you with your device.Overall, a great purchase, I highly recommend. Great value sleek earphones that seem durable and have plenty of features.