Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SM-R180NZKAXAR
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- SKU:
- 6422916
Customer reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 9792 reviews
(9,792 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones for their exceptional sound quality, comfortable fit, and stylish design. They also enjoy the long battery life and affordable price point. However, some users have expressed concerns about the low volume, touch controls, and inconsistent noise cancellation.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Fit, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great earbuds, stay in ears, good sound, case
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great ear buds. Originally I was concerned with fit due to not having different tips for the ear canal. I've always had 1 size smaller than the other with ear buds to fit correctly. The first few hours I could feel the pressure in my smaller ear, then it went away as my ear adjusted. Now I wear multiple hours a day without any issues (driving for Bluetooth, music, etc). Sound quality is good. I'm not an audiophile, but I do like to have clear treble and decent bass. Obviously, you can get a better overall sound from Over the Ear style with bigger tweeters/speakers in headphones - but I don't always want to wear/I can't always wear that style (driving, work). The ability to use just 1 earbud helps when just doing a quick call. The case acts as both charger and battery pack reserve. I have yet to kill both ear buds and charger case in the same day. Earbuds last about 6 hours. Then case can recharge another 2 or 3 times before getting low. Both the earbuds and charger case have battery indicators in the App. Also a low battery audible signal in ear bud that is low. The App has the ability for EQ settings (dynamic, clear, bass, etc) as well as Noise Cancelation on/off. Overall, nice set of ear buds. Stay charged as long as I need. I also put buds back in case when not using. Sound quality is good for my use. They fit and stay in place (surprisingly) without any support - Includes working, walking/running, shaking head, skating.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - White
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super Comfy and Easy to Use
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the most comfortable earbuds I have worn, and they are the only pair I don't rip out as soon as I am done using them. They allow more air flow in the ear and are cooler than other buds that seal into the ear. I am not an audiophile, in that I am not that critical of sound quality, but the sound on these is very good to my unsophisticated ear. I use these with my Pixel 4XL and my Macbook. They paired super easy to the phone out of the box. The live pairing is nice. Once I looked figured out how to manually engage pairing mode, the second device paired easily. Touch controls are sensitive, but not terribly so. You can customize them in the app a bit, and that makes them better. My only complaint is about the live noise cancelling and that is mostly because I am using them "off label" so to speak. I often use headphones to block snoring from my spouse. These reduce the noise well, but pipe the snoring to a single ear and it just doesn't work for me. In all other situations the selective noise cancelling is great. You can get a similar experience for less money or with AirPods, but the comfort is tops, to me at least. User Tip: The user manual Samsung provides in the Wearable app and the Quick Start guide are super lacking in detail, but the Wearable App is pretty self explanatory, and I was able to find the answers to any questions with a quick Google.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Fit
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Favorite Earphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.By far my favorite earphones ever! I have small ear canals and all the rubber tips earphones pop out out on me but these fit perfectly. They are comfortable, discreet, and stylish.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Anc
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Five star audio/design; doesn’t work w/iPhone
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The design is innovative and despite the bean jokes they are incredibly comfortable and fit surprisingly well. The audio is full and dynamic, and I don’t know why some users can’t hear the ANC at work but I can. Sure it isn’t the AirPods Pro level sound isolation, but it gets the job done and there is less ear fatigue. My major complaint and why it gets a three star is it utterly fails to work with iPhone. The iOS app is buggy. It won’t connect with iPhone to play music (even when it says it’s connected via the app, it doesn’t show up in Bluetooth). This is bad when you consider even closed off Apple allows their AirPods to link to Samsung devices. Part of the problem with these buds is there is no link button on charger case, a major omission. Of course it pairs seamlessly to my Samsung Tab S6 Lite. A great product...for Samsung use exclusively.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These earbuds are comfortable, they stay charged a long time great sound very clear
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great earbuds!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these earbuds! I also bought the Galaxy Buds2Pro and they kept falling out of my ears even when I bought aftermarket memory foam pieces. These stay in my ears, but you have to clean the speaker entry of earwax. Easily pairs with my Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy S22+, and my Galaxy Watch 5pro. I listen to music on my mountainbike with these buds!
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good fit, good sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These little buds work really well. They fit perfectly in my ears - I was a little worried about them coming loose. The sound is much better than my previous pair (different brand). I haven't quite gotten the hang of the tapping for different functions yet, but I also don't use them all the time. Even so, I feel they were a good investment. I also like how small the case is.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Really Want to Keep These, However.....
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After 4 days, I really want to keep these, however, still not sure. I tried the Buds Plus before these, but they were uncomfortable and no matter how many combinations of wingtips/eartips I tried, they would not stay in my ears, so am trying these. I like the Buds Live much better as there is nothing jamming into my ear canal, so that's a win. They are comfortable, sound great, the app is great, but there are still two items I am hoping sort out in the next few days. 1) the right bud is not secure in my ear. I have contacted Samsung and am awaiting the Bud Sleeves--hoping this resolves the issue as I really want to keep these. 2) The Buds Plus allowed me to set touch controls to control volume AND use voice assistant. It seems I cannot have both of these functions at the same time with the Buds Live. If there is a way to do this, please advise. Not having this functionality may be a deal breaker for me, however, if right bud does not stay in ear, that is a definite deal breaker. Will update final decision.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Bronze
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Hit or Miss
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These buds are of course quite rigid, but it was nice to see an option that didn't include the tip as I am prone to ear infections. However, these did not fit in my ears comfortably with either rubber ring size. One of my ears is on the smaller size, but even the other one struggled and the pressure caused jaw pain and migraines. However, my fiancee has a pair of these buds and they fit her beautifully. The audio quality is nice, charge lasts, sturdy case - although it is prone to finger prints. Overall, just be aware they won't work for everyone.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Almost perfect, but exceptional true wireless buds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am overall very impressed with these buds. They paired seamlessly to my Galaxy S9. Sound for music quite good. Noise cancelation is not very helpful, but these buds do not cover the ear nor are they designed to make a complete seal. They are comfortable to wear. While sound quality is very good for music, the sound during a call takes some getting used to as it is a bit tinny and not completely synced between the buds. The other party can hear me clearly. I mostly use them for daily walks outside and I am thrilled with the results, no longer needing to deal with a cord connecting the buds. I have used these for more than an hour at a time, so no charge anxiety. The case recharges these buds mtiple times. The case is compact, and really nice to be able to wirelessly charge these and the case/charger using a the same qi charge pad as for my S9. The bud design is unique, they do look like beans, but they are comfortable and securely fit in my ears without fear they will fall out. The touch buttons have good sensitivity too.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Samsung ear buds
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought 2 pairs for my daughter and myself. I Love the quality of sound and how long the last on a charge. Easy to use for walking, fitness or just anywhere.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Bronze
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Fit
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
If you get it, you get it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are weird. If you're into them like I am, they're absolutely amazing. They fit my ears perfectly, the ANC is pretty good for open backs, the battery lasts the entire workday and I can just drop them on my wireless charger at night. They don't have the best fidelity, but they're decent for the price point.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Bronze
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BEST EARBUDS
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love my lives so much that when my first pair started to die after 4 years of daily use i bought a brand new pair. The main wining factor for me is the confort and good sound quality. The main con would be not great noise cancelation due to them not actually pluggin your ears. But eh comfort alone wins these , as i can put then in four hours and forget about them.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Fit, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Eat Plug
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is very clear and fit in the ear just right . Stay charge for a long time .
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sounds amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great. They are comfortable, and light. Noise canceling but you can still hear around you. Very clear sound. No static and if they fall out audio stops. Quality sound feels like you at a concert.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Fit, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound, good fit, stays charged long, blocks out back ground sound.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Galaxy Buds Live
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought the galaxy buds live on an impulse purchase, but actually like them a lot. They looked a bit big for my ears at first, but they fit well. Sound quality is good and they are easy to use. Overall, I am quite pleased with these.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Bronze
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connection
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great for the first year, then problems
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones started out great. They were easy to connect to my samsung phone, and the quality was pretty good. The price was also very reasonable. The issues that i have now with the headphones is they lose connection alot, or have very choppy audio when the phone is in my pocket. This seems to be a common issue from what i've seen online. I have re-paired them to the phone, and cleaned them up.... but these issues still remain sadly. These headphones were great for the first year before they started having trouble, so i would still recommend them to someone looking for headphones, but may want to replace them after a year or 2.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Fit, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Different, but in a good way.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These took a little while to get used to. They sit on the inside of your ears, not down in your ear canal. The speaker is just outside of your ear canal and the sound is robust, crisp and immersive, but you will hear everything around you. You will hear just about everything going on outside of the music as there isn't a seal like with regular earphones. If you are listening to music, and someone is talking to you, you can, depending on how load you have the buds set to, hear them and carry on a conversation with them. The bud itself rest on the inside of your ear and it is cradled by the ear itself. Took a little while to get used to them. The feel great sitting in the ear. With regular earphones, my ears would ache after about 30 minutes, not so with these, sometimes I forget they are there. The one thing I don't like is that if you're sweating, they slip easily out of my ears.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
extremely nice product
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was skeptical, but these are great. they do not fall out of your ears. They sync easily with my cell phone (z fold 2) and my laptap (surface book 3). Initially I was stuck on the functionality of them, but i forgot where i learned how to use them etc, but once i did, i really love these. I listen to music (spotify) throughout the day, take calls, the voice quality is excellent. it will also read my texts messages to me. that might be a phone feature but my old headset doesnt read my texts to me. There is a nice EQ preset setup that i really like. the case charges the buds even without plugging them in. that is pretty nice. and the galaxy wearable app on the phone is really nice as well. you can set the buttons to do certain functions. I have mine set for the right to raise volume, and the left to lower. the buds answer calls, hang up, next track, pause music. and of course bixby... again, im not sure if bixby is the phone or the buds, but just "hey bixby call my son"... and it will call him. Ive had many headsets throughout the years and these of course are my favorites. i actually didnt even think i would use these that much... i just wanted it when working, but i use them pretty much all the time... great purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend










