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Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app

56/ 100
Average
HearWiki score

Poor value

$94
typical price, USD
Still sold newupdated
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At a glance

Brand
Samsung
Type
True Wireless
Fit
-
Connection
Wireless
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2019

Score breakdownaverage overall

Sound7.0
Battery5.7
Calls4.7

How good are the Samsung Galaxy Buds wireless earphones if you don't have the Galaxy Wear app? A review and comparison with the Buds with the app.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The Samsung Galaxy Buds are a versatile pair of true wireless earbuds that perform well even without the companion app, offering solid battery life and comfortable wear. When paired with the app, they unlock a dynamic sound preset, touch volume controls, and ambient listening mode, making them a flexible choice for everyday listeners.

What works

  • Good battery life of 6 hours with 13 more from the case
  • Comfortable fit with lightweight 6g earbuds
  • App adds a lively Dynamic sound preset and custom EQ
  • Wireless charging and USB-C support for easy powering
  • Transparency mode and 6 mics for clear calls and awareness

What doesn't

  • No active noise cancellation despite specs listing it
  • No multipoint connection for switching between devices
  • No water resistance rating for workouts or rain
  • Lacks standout feature compared to competitors

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app
Driver2-driver hybrid
Driver typehybrid
Drivers per side2
Sound signaturewarm

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What the reviews said

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scarbir

38

The Samsung Galaxy Buds without the app is still a decent pair of TWS true wireless earphones, with good battery life, adequate comfort and balanced, friend-to-all sound quality. It's a solid offering, but it doesn't take the crown on any specific aspect. With the app, the Samsung Galaxy Buds adds a great Dynamic-preset, giving you the option to switch between a more mid-centric balanced sound, and a more engaging sound. Changing the volume on the earpieces and the option to hear your surroundings while listening to music, are great additions too.

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