Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Blue

The growing "True Wireless Earbuds" portion of audio tech has really interested me in the last few years. Samsung has really made a name for itself with their "Galaxy Buds" line lately and I was very intrigued by the new bean design of the Galaxy Buds Live. So far my time with them have proved that they are a risk worth taking! ONBOXING & FIT: - My first impression upon opening these was how small the case is. I really couldn't believe just how nice and sleek it is, the rounded square shape just makes is ideal to easily bring with you everywhere! - I also think Samsung did a nice job making the hinge on the case feel sturdy and not cheap, its a minor upgrade but nice. - I do also once again love the USB-C and Wireless charging for the case. - The earbuds themselves of course look like beans! They really are small and have a premium look to them with the shape, build, and placement of the speakers and microphones. - The fit was the biggest adjustment for me because they feel like they aren't even there! Seriously the bean shape just makes them rest in your ear but yet they are secure and do not fall out. It's a weird feeling not actively knowing you are wearing earbuds but its something that I personally grew to love. - I did worry that these would fall out easily when working out or going on runs/walks. However I did a few workouts with these and had no issues at all! I can't say whether that will remain consistent but so far so good. - On that, these are meant to be comfy for long wearing and I could not agree more on this concept. I don't feel the need to take them off because of fatigue like in earbuds or over the ear headphones. And maybe that's just me, but I do really think the open air concept of these make them much more comfortable than normal earbuds. AUDIO QUALITY: - Its important for a buyer to understand that these are not your typical noise cancelling earbuds. Typical noise cancelling earbuds go all the way into your ear creating a tight seal that helps the noise cancelling tech on them. The Buds Live are an "open air" earbud which means they don't actual go into your ear to create a seal. - The lack of the seal means you will still hear what's going on around you like a person talking but the Noise Cancelling tech drowns out some of the white noise like the sound of a humming AC unit. Of course when you turn up the music most everything is drowned out, but its just a different experience. - That being said, the audio quality is exceptional! The vocals are clear and crisp, the bass is impactful, and the sound is powerful. I really enjoy listening to music on these or just about anything that requires audio! - Taking Calls on the Buds Live are by far my favorite phone call experience out of any headphones I have ever used! Because there isn't a seal, it makes the phone call feel so much more natural because you can hear the person you are talking to while also hearing the volume of your voice while talking. Along with that, the audio is crisp and the people I have talked to say I sound great. BUDS LIVE VS BUDS+ - As pictured in my review, the Buds Live and Buds+ are very similar in their size and style. Both have a small footprint, both have a nice high quality look and feel, both have touch controls, and both have the charging lights. - With audio, the Buds Live have the open air with noise cancelling design while the Buds+ have a closed seal but no noise cancelling. - With Battery, the Buds+ offer about 5 more hours of use per charge then the Buds Live offer but both offer about the same amount of total battery life with the charging case at around 22 hours. (Samsung says you can get 29 hours of battery in the Buds Live but that is without any Noise Cancelling which I don't think anyone plans on doing). - At the end of the day, both are great wireless earbuds no doubt! In my opinion, I think the Buds+ are meant for people who are more active, away from home, and need something that are long lasting and durable. The Buds Live are for those who value better audio/call quality but still want to be able to hear things around you while commuting or around other people. BOTTOM LINE: - Samsung took a leap with The Galaxy Buds Live, and they truly are a unique audio experience. The sound quality is exceptional, calls are so easy to take, and they are so comfortable you will not mind wearing them for 6 hours at a time because you will barely know they are there. However, for those of you who value a closed off no sound feeling with your headphones, these are not going to be for you. That being said, I was worried about the Buds Live not being sealed off and after a few days with these - Samsung has made me a believer in these earbuds and the Buds Live are my new daily drivers!

If you are looking for a great, light and comfortable earbud, this is for you. These are open ear type, meaning that they don't go deep into your ear canal. So you won't have that passive seal in the ear. But the sound you do get from these are unbelievable. Very good, clear vocals. Nice mids, and very good punchy bass. That bass doesn't distort as your volume goes up, either. It syncs up to either Android or iOS rather easily through the Galaxy Wearables app. And the battery life is very good at 6-8 hours on a single charge and 22 hours from the case. That charge will vary based on whether you have Active Noise Cancelation on or not. The ANC isn't as advanced or powerful as other earbuds, based on that the lack of rubber eartips that other in-ear buds have. Overall, a great package and you will be shocked how comfortable they are!

Where do i begin Samsung has done it again. The buds are amazing and fits like a glove in my ear. I'm normally not an in ear person and I wanted to give this design a try. And I do regret it one bit.

So far they have fit better than the Apple AirPods and the sound it hood, usb C charging, wireless charging and nice to have the color choices.

I had the first buds. Didn't get the buds plus but I was looking for something that fit in my ear and didn't stand out. These aren't. Sound is good. When I put both in I cannot hear nature!

I absolutely love the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live! Perfect for everyday usual activities at home.. i love how the battery is reliably long enough for my routine!!! The mic sound incredible!! Love love! Totally recommend it!

These are the best. I have had mine since September, and I've enjoyed these compared to the galaxy buds. Those never fit in my ears without hurting within maybe 30 mins of wearing. I got these because so many reviews said they were a more comfortable and better fit. I've had them almost 3 months now and after testing out the 2nd set of ear covers and trying them with no covers and letting my ears get used to them they are good for long term use for me. They do take some adjustment so give you're ears sometime and see what works for you. Not shoving them in helps. I place them in my ear vs jam them in their like the regular buds. They stay in really well and I do dog grooming. They also let you share music with someone else who has these buds and that is THE BEST FEATURE!! Music quality is great and you can change the equalizer to help with sound quality. Overall I definitely recommend for people looking for better fitting buds compared to the other ones they have. My fiancé even got himself a pair!!

I have owned many headphones, I can tell you right from the start they sound great, no worries there. These headphones have crisp highs and deep lows with min. distortion at higher levels. As far as fitting goes they pop right in and don't fall out when purposely trying to shake my head till they break loose which gives me great confidence in them. Open design wont plug your ears and will breath good for working out but does suffer from noise leak at higher volume levels. You can hear quite well around u when wearing them, and that's why I feel the noise canceling is a nice feature but dont expect it to cancel all noises just help create better overall sound in noisy environments.