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!

They can call these Bronze all they want.... it's ROSE GOLD!!! and I'm obsessed! The Metallic finish is gorgeous. The buds don't come out what you put them in your ears it might take a bit to adjust them to feel comfortable. I have found that they stay in your ear once in. I've tried shaking my head hard-and-fast and they stay inside, they don't fall out. The sound quality is very good I think the best thing to do is download the app so you can adjust the EQ settings to your liking. Good for being able to check the battery percentage. The noise cancellation does work you can definitely tell the difference. The only frustrating thing is sometimes when you are trying to adjust the buds it can sometimes trigger the touch sensors to pause or play. You can adjust the touch sensors through the app though. This is a great product definitely worth the money.

First and foremost these earbuds sound excellent. The sound is far superior to the previous generation of base model Galaxy Buds. Well worth the extra $70. They are also extremely comfortable, easily the most comfortable earbuds I have worn and I have tried many. I see a lot of reviews unhappy about the Active Noise Cancelling. The noise-canceling will not be completely silent so if that's your expectation then you'll be disappointed. What the ANC does well, however, is removing the low-end hum out of rooms. It is a very airy and relaxed feel. I found myself not missing the total silence that other headphones provide, and the more open feel was actually more beneficial in my respects as it leads to feeling more connected to the environment around you. The black color is exactly what I was personally looking for. The buds are shiny but it's not too flashy when they are worn. The disappear well if that's what you're looking for. TLDR: Excellent audio quality, best at this price point in my opinion. Choose something else if you're looking for earbuds that totally eliminate sound around you.

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.

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.

Good but….. Only if you have a Samsung. I made the discussion to purchase these rather than purchasing AirPod Pros for price points and trying to save some money. Don’t get me wrong these have great quality but they aren’t as clear microphone wise while on the phone while on my iPhone. I think they’d be better with a Samsung phone. Returned them for the AirPod Pros but honestly would have kept if I had a Samsung.

Sounds and the fit in the ear is great just dont forget this is not a great noise canceling it dosent go inside the ear you can ear everything but not to loud from the outside. For me is great i have people coming up to me all the time at work so i can ear them saying whatever they are saying. The touch controls on this is really good. Only bad thing i use this every day and the glossy paint is coming off like i said i have people coming up to me all day long so i pause the music a lot.

Great sound, they look amazing, the charge is up to 20 hours before I have to recharge. The only reason why I gave it 4 stars because they tend to get a little uncomfortable after continuous wear of 4 hours. When this happens I just typically wear one bud at a time. I highly recommend this product.