Samsung - Galaxy Buds+ True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Black
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Description
Features
Premium sound by AKG
Delivers a superb dynamic range and exceptional sound accuracy thanks to the woofer and tweeter inside each tiny bud. You'll feel the thundering bass and hear nuanced, studio-quality sound no matter what you're listening to.
True wireless earbuds
Let you listen to your favorite tracks, so you won't be held back by wires.
All-day battery¹
Enjoy up to 11 hours of nonstop music on a single charge, and get nearly 11 more from the charging case. Three minutes of charging gives you one hour of play time, so you have enough juice for your commute or workout.
IPX2 splash resistance
Thanks to IPX2⁶ splash-resistant technology, Galaxy Buds+ can handle a light drizzle, a little sweat, and even accidental spills.
Ambient aware
Isolates you from distracting noises so you can stay focused on what you want. If you'd like to filter in some of the outside world to be more in-tune with your surroundings, you can switch on Ambient Aware.²
Voice isolation
Ensures you're heard clearly. A dedicated internal and two external microphones pick up your voice and isolate it from outside noises. When you're on a call, your voice comes through richly and confidently, even in noisy locations.
Galaxy ecosystem with Bixby voice control
Built to pair seamlessly with Galaxy Note10, control Galaxy Buds+ from your Galaxy smartphone, smartwatch, tablet, or even with voice assistants, such as Bixby or Alexa.
Android and iOS compatibility
Pair with smart devices via Bluetooth.⁵ Use the Galaxy Wearable app on Android and Galaxy Buds+ app on iOS to make the most of your earbuds.
Customizable fit
Three adjustable ear and wing tip sizes come in the box to ensure these earbuds are a secure, comfortable fit. Mix and match each piece to find a perfect fit for any ear shape or size.
Wireless PowerShare
Don't interrupt your flow. Charge Galaxy Buds+ on the go with your phone using Wireless PowerShare. Place your buds on the back of your Note10 or other compatible Samsung devices⁴ for a quick charge by sharing your phone's battery.
One-touch UI with Spotify
Pause your playlist, answer calls, skip tracks, and adjust the volume simply by tapping the earbuds. Customize your touch commands for a more personalized experience, even create your own shortcuts, such as opening Spotify instantly with one long press.
¹ Average battery life of Galaxy Buds+ without charging is up to 11 hours, based on typical use. The case provides up to another 11 hours of battery life for Galaxy Buds+ when Galaxy Buds+ are stored and charged between use. Battery life will vary.
² Features, including Ambient Aware, are enabled through the Galaxy Wearable app on Android available through Google Play Store and the Galaxy Buds+ app on iOS devices available through the App Store.
³ Connection pop-up window will appear only on Samsung mobile devices running Android 7.1.1 or later that have the SmartThings app installed. If the pop-up window does not appear, update the SmartThings app to the latest version.
⁴ Wireless PowerShare limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones and accessories with WPC Qi wireless charging. Check samsung.com for compatibility. May not work with certain accessories, covers, or other brand devices.
⁵ Compatible with smartphones and tablets running Android 5.0 or higher and with more than 1.5GB of RAM. Also work with iPhone 7 or later models with iOS 10 or higher.
⁶ Complies with IPX2 water resistance testing standard. Do not submerge; dry after exposure to moisture.
What's Included
- Samsung Galaxy Buds+ True Wireless Earbud Headphones
- Charging case
- USB-C cable
- 3 pairs of ear tips, 3 pairs of wing tips
- Owner's manual
Key Specs
- Sound ModeStereo
- Connection TypeWireless
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
- True WirelessYes
- Water ResistantYes
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
- Carrying CaseYes
- Headphone FitIn-Ear
- Battery Life11 hours
- Ear Tip Sizes IncludedLarge, Medium, Small
General
- Product NameGalaxy Buds+ True Wireless Earbud Headphones
- BrandSamsung
- Ear CushionsYes
- Ear Tip Sizes IncludedLarge, Medium, Small
- Model NumberSM-R175NZKAXAR
- SeriesGalaxy Buds+
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Sound IsolatingYes
- Environmental Noise ControlYes
- Sound ModeStereo
Connectivity
- Connection TypeWireless
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
- True WirelessYes
- Bluetooth Version5.0
Features
- Water ResistantYes
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
- Carrying CaseYes
- ControlsCall, Track selection, Volume
- Maximum Talk Time7.5 hours
Design
- Headphone FitIn-Ear
Power
- RechargeableYes
- Battery Life11 hours
- Battery Capacity85 milliampere hours
- Charging Accessory IncludedCase
- Battery Life Provided by Charging Case22 hours
- Fast ChargingYes
- Charging Interface(s)Wireless
Dimension
- Product Height1.04 inches
- Product Width2.76 inches
- Product Depth1.53 inches
- Product Weight0.1 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year
Other
- UPC887276381350
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 9869 reviews
(9,869 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Color, PriceCons mentioned:Sweating
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very good with some flaws
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Short version: These are worth getting, but they need some EQ to get them to sound their best. They are comfortable, lightweight, and the case has a small footprint. The features are great for this price point. Long Version I'm an android, Galaxy Note 9 User. With some tweaking these can sound amazing. As far as features go, these ticked all the boxes for me. Those boxes are wireless charging, independent earbud use, touch controls, pass through hearing, and fins/wings to hold them in ear. You'd be surprised at how many true wireless earbuds that list eliminates, even ones that are supposed to have better sound. Aura Blue looks amazing in person. The case is sort of metallic in color and it is hard to photograph. The pictures on the website and even on the box don't do it justice. They are very deep blue in person. As soon as I saw these I wanted them. The buds themselves have a mix of gloss for the touchpad, and matte for the buds. They're not as slippery as the black version which I really like. The fins and eartips could use some extra sizes such as extra large and extra small. There are a wide variety of ear cartilage shapes and the more options the better. Speaking of sound, these sound very flat and neutral with stock settings. These have a dual driver setup with one dedicated toward the low end/bass. However, your first impression will be, "where's the bass?" Instead of being tuned bass heavy, they are tuned relatively flat. Still, due to the dedicated bass driver, they can handle heavier bass settings in post EQ processing. I'm glad these are not tuned bass heavy but this leads to my first gripe. The EQ in the wearables app is straight up garbage. It is lacking in any real control. The presets do not highlight the capabilities of the drivers. The "Dynamic" setting sounded the best on the original Galaxy Buds, but in the Buds+ it created a very annoying harsh sound in the upper frequencies. It made "S" sounds in vocals too sibilant (think of a snake hiss sound), same thing with high hats. I found leaving it on normal or soft sounds best, then I EQ in two, that's right, two other locations. If you are on android and you have your music on your device as opposed to streaming it, you NEED to get the app Poweramp. It has a very robust EQ that supersedes the phone's global EQ. On Samsung phones, the default system wide EQ will lower your volume if you boost a frequency higher than one "tick", PowerAmp mitigates this. I add bass and boost upper mids with powerAmp. This thickens the low end and makes vocals and guitars extra clear. The second app I use for EQ is powerEQ. This allows me to access another level of bass that triggers a sub bass subwoofer type of low end that is very pleasant. I add a few points of bass there, a little bit of surround, and here's the most important part: I add gain to the signal. This gain give you back the volume you use from boosting the bass signal in either powerEQ or the android global EQ (if you're not using power amp) With this combination of EQ tricks the galaxy buds + feel like a clean platform for you to shape to your liking. This could ALL be avoided if Samsung gave us a 10 band graphic EQ or even better a parametric EQ. One can only hope. If you don't want to bother with those apps, make sure you at least turn on Dolby Atmos if you are on galaxy phones, use the advanced sound tuning (the one that gives you the hearing test) and it will boost a bunch of frequencies for you. Bottom line, post processing is your friend. My 2nd gripe was the battery life of the case. I went through 3 pairs of galaxy buds (two of them through amazon) because the case would drain very quickly. What was happening is the buds would reach 100% charge. Then for no good reason one would drop to 99% and the case would do its thing to charge it to 100% again. This loop would happen several times until the bud settled. For example. Using the buds for an hour would leave them at around 90% battery. The case would be at 100% and drain to about 89 to get the buds back to 100%. I would check the battery and every 20 minutes I would lose a few percent until the case battery would settle at around 67-70%. All to bring back about an hour's worth of charge. Ridiculous! It has to be a bug where the case thinks one of the buds is not fully charged. Anyway, I returned two pairs to amazon and decided to go for these because of the color and I figured Best Buy would have a different batch that might not be affected by what i'm calling a bug/defect. So far I'm right. The Aura Blue color have not drained and it looks like i'l be getting closer to the 11 hours than the 5 I was getting before. If it starts happening to these I'll update the review. Due to this flaw I made sure I got the extended warranty. If this is how it starts, I can't imagine where battery life will be in a year or so. Battery life of the earbuds themselves is stellar. I left the volume at 50 and let music play until they both died. They lasted for 12 hours. Ambient mode was off, and I wasn't using the touch pads. I literally left the buds on my desk playing music. I'd pick them up every so often to make sure sound was still coming out of them. In real world usage it will be less than 12 hours because of volume, ambient mode , and touch pad use. Ergonomics are good. I Like the touch pads and I like that you can lock them. I lock them when I work out so that when I wipe my sweat I don't accidentally trigger a pause/volume/ whatever. I wish you could use gestures instead of taps. It would be cool to swipe up and down for volume, and left and right to change songs or activate voice assistant etc. Call quality is almost excellent. It is not as good as speaking directly into your phone. It is a slightly softer presentation than that. However it is worlds better than the old Galaxy Buds and even some over ear headphones I've used. These do not sound muffled and they do a pretty good job of isolating your voice from background noise. No one I've been on a call with has asked if i'm using headphones or asked me to repeat things. Lack of noise cancelling is not an issue for me. I think these do a great job of isolating external sounds and once the music starts I can't really hear anything. I had these and the Sony wf sp800n at the same time. The noise cancelling on those was only ok. It dulled low frequency noise but introduced a bit of hiss and you could still hear high frequency constant noises. For example the hum of the air conditioners compressor was muted, but the chirp of its fan was not. These isolate enough noise that it feels like wearing earplugs. So if you're going to be crossing the street you should probably use ambient mode. Personally noise cancelling is not a must for me, if it is for you then its omission will be a deal breaker for you. Final Thoughts: My perfect Galaxy Buds would have swipe gestures for the touch pads, a 10 band parametric eq, and a bigger battery for the case. Other than that I think these are a solid buy. I've attached screen shots of my power amp, powerEQ and wearables settings.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds+ True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Aura Blue
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best EarBuds I've ever owned
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.When I first unpackaged the EarBuds so surprised by how easy it was to connect the buds to my phone. All I had to do was connect once and every time I opened the case it would automatically connect. I was messing with the Wear app and I passed by the ambient mode section so I tested each one individually, and really liked that I could still hear what I wanted t hear to I went with the medium setting of course that is what I prefer. The part of the Buds that had me in aww was the touch controllers they are very sensitive to touch and I love I can customize the touch with the Wear app. In all I am very satisfied with the purchase that I made. : )
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Love These
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.I’m a runner, and I have a hard time finding earbuds that stay in my ear without having to constantly adjust them. These are hands down the best pair of earbuds that I’ve ever used when it comes to running. They fit in my ear snuggly and block out enough noise when I need them to so I’m not distracted. I use them with my iPhone 11 Pro Max and have no issues with connectivity.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds+ True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Aura Blue
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
No regrets. Great earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.I only bought these originally because my Jaybird Vista earbuds broke and needed to wait for them to send me a replacement. During the wait I needed earbuds for work so I bought these. Let me add that I bought these galaxy earbuds almost 2 years ago and the jaybird vistas that came in the mail are still brand new in packaging nearly 2 years later. Only thing I miss about jaybird is the added bass. Besides that these galaxy buds work flawlessly with my iPhone. Battery lasts 5-6 hours in each earbud. That’s nearly 80% of my shift covered by one ear bud lol. If my phone rings and I don’t have earbud in I yank earbud out of case and within a second or two it’s connected to call. I have zero tolerance for crappy electronics so I personally give these earbuds 5 stars. No regrets. I posted pics. They’re worn out because they’re 2 years old.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds+ True Wireless Earbud Headphones - White
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Improvement to the Galaxy Buds
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.When I first tried the original Galaxy Buds, they were a revelation to me because they were the first true wireless earbuds I ever had. I have since owned and used different over the ear noise cancelling headphones, and true wireless earbuds with noise cancelling. However, I still found myself very excited to try out the new Galaxy Buds+ and so far here are my thoughts: WHAT THESE DO WELL: - The portability and ease of use remain the greatest quality of the Galaxy Buds line. The Buds+ case is so small that they can easily go in your pocket or throw them in your bag without being too bulky. After the initial set up (which is quick), all I had to do is flip open the case and they popped up on my Galaxy S10+ which was nice. - The design of the Buds+ themselves are once again discrete and out of the way. Everything is self-contained with nothing that sticks out away from the Bud and I think that is the way these true earbuds should be designed to look! - Another thing these maintain are the Wireless charging and USB-C charging interface. Both are very forward thinking and make it easy to charge them with the rest of your USB-C products. - The sound is really a great step up for the Buds+ headphones! You can tell there is better clarity and deeper bass than the original Buds. Overall I am very impressed with the audio immersion these supply while being in a such a small package. - Lastly, the Buds+ are excellent workout headphones! Seriously they never pop out no matter if I’m running, walking, at the gym, or playing sports. Really they work well in any environment. WHAT THESE ARE MISSING: - The biggest feature the Buds+ are missing are Active Noise Cancelling (ANC). I thought for sure Samsung would add this feature to the Buds+ given that other companies have done with same with their true wireless earbuds but I understand that Samsung wanted to maintain the small design and improve battery life in exchange for no ANC. - That being said, I compared the Buds+ to more expensive true wireless earbuds with ANC and you can definitely tell the difference in the two. However, in my opinion as of early 2020, ANC in true wireless earbuds are nothing compared to that of ANC in over the ear style headphones. Sure it creates a vacuum affect but when you are not playing music it does not drown out sound that much. - Other than that, these headphones really have everything you would want in a pair of true wireless earbuds. GALAXY BUDS VS GALAXY BUDS+ - The main question I suspect people will have are: why would I buy these over the original Galaxy Buds? Yes, the two devices largely look the same besides some minor cosmetic changes. Still, there are four main reasons why you should choose these over the original Buds: Better Sound Quality, insane battery life, improved calls, and Apple Compatibility. - As stated above, the sound is a much needed improvement to the original Buds. I used the Buds for their portability and ease of use, knowing the sound was just fine. Now I will use the Buds+ knowing that they can perform so much better and will be that much more enjoyable to use. - The battery life is not even a competition. The Buds+ have 11 hours of listening on one charge plus the case provides an additional full charge meaning its 22 hours total. The Original Buds had 6 hours per charge and 13 hours with the case. - The Buds+ also have 3 total microphones compared to the Buds 2 microphones. I have definitely noticed better call quality while using these which are a huge plus for me because I love using the Buds+ for calls. - Lastly, Samsung released an Apple iOS app for the Buds+ which make them much more useful when connecting them to an Apple device. That might not be super useful to some of you, but I think it's always better to have more compatibility than less. BOTTOM LINE: - After a week or month of using the Galaxy Buds+ I believe they will quickly become your go to earbuds. Sure you may get better sound out of more expensive headphones or noise cancelling earbuds, but you will not get the do it all utility of the Buds+ at this price point anywhere else. They sound great, have nice call quality, are simple to use, will last forever, and can be used anywhere you need to use headphones. The Buds+ will once again be the only headphones I use everyday and I think it will be for you too.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds+ True Wireless Earbud Headphones - White
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hello NJuice, thank you for pointing out the wonderful features on these earbuds. We appreciate your detailed feedback. It is always great to hear from a satisfied customer! ^Elizabeth
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yes, they work with iPhones and most all brands !
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.These earbuds are for sure 5 star buds ! They sound excellent, they fit beyond great, they just cling to your ears, I've never had 1 fall out ! I've never used them for making/receiving calls so idk on that part. But I love the bright red, the slim case and the killer sound and fitment seals the deal for me. Hands down bestbuds I've ever had. I see a lot of people asking .. Yes the are compatible with pretty much everything. (iPhones, laptops, tablets etc brand don't matter) The MSRP on them is a little high, but I got them on a good sale so can't complain a bit. Definitely recommend them !
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds+ True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Red
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Better then any AirPods
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.I LOVE THESE THINGS, don’t tell me waterproof because I will test it out, I’ve put these in the pool and showered with them. I love the cycle or jog in the rain, and my music never stops, I’m not really big on sound quality but it works great to my ears. Phone calls have gotten better then earlier models. I have everything Apple- phone, watch, tv, pad, MacBook, HomePod, but when it comes to headphones Apple can’t beat the control I have with these. Play, pause, skip, rewind, volume up, down, Siri- full control.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds+ True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Aura Blue
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
1st Samsung Buds +
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Pairs easily 1st pair then I had a problem had to exchange it for.a new pair. 2nd pair didn't pop.up on my Bluetooth I asked politely if 1 of the Geek Squad guys could help after they finish with other customer. They was very polite, patient & professional. Helped me to.pair.my headphones in under 10mins. Love you can choose different sound.methods in wearable system. Another great feature you can block out the world around you. While in supermarket put.on ambient sound listen to headphones & your surroundings If someone says excuse me cause they're physically disabled. Stays In place in my ears unless I put them in incorrectly. Beeping sound lets you know when battery is low on headphones. Another great feature headphone locator beeps until you find rhem
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds+ True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Aura Blue
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionCan I use one at a time? I explain if I use the left one, the right one may be charging in the case and do the same in reverse. ?
Asked by pepetueros.
- A:Answer in short yes you can.
Answered by TheGrandMasterP
Q: QuestionDo they have sound controls externally the headphones or is volume controlled only by phone or watch?
Asked by Ayluna89.
- A:Answer Yes, you have sound control over the volume by bouble tapping the edge of the left earbud to turn the volume down, or the edge of the right earbud to turn the volume up.
Answered by Etorr
Q: QuestionI am thinking of purchasing these, however nobody really mentioned or gave a detailed review on making or answering phone calls with these Buds. How are they and do they work great or just ok? Thanks!
Asked by MsPittsburgh.
- A:Answer I frequently used the original Buds for calls and they worked fine. The Buds+ work much better and are an overall improvement for sure!
Answered by NJuice
Q: QuestionCan galaxy buds plus be used independently, left or right along with using both together?
Asked by Ryan25233.
- A:Answer Yes, they can be used independently. I often use just the right or left while leaving the other in the case.
Answered by NJuice
Q: QuestionWill these work with Samsung tv
Asked by Lilcannon.
- A:Answer Yes, this will work with Samsung TV with Bluetooth capabilities.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionCan I possibly get the priced reduced with a trade in of the original Galaxy Buds?
Asked by Christian.
This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - Galaxy Buds+ True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Light Blue
- A:Answer Yes you may! You could get a 20% off price reduction on the Galaxy buds+ if you trade in your previous serious of galaxy buds.
Answered by Geeksquadmember
Q: QuestionCan you use one side w/out the other side
Asked by JD.
This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - Galaxy Buds+ True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Aura Blue
- A:Answer Yes, you can use either earbud by itself. The music will shift to mono
Answered by Gabe
Q: QuestionCan they pair with multiple phones such as iPhone and Samsung?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Yes if you download the Samsung wear app you should be able to pair it on multiple devices.
Answered by Jartr