- They’re not
just great for listening, they’re amazing for being heard too.
- They come
in standard color options that blend right in to your daily routine.
- Adaptive
dual microphone makes background noise a thing of the past.
- Ergonomics
and incredibly advanced, lightweight materials for a 24/7 fit.
- Give
yourself the freedom to watch and listen on whichever screen you want.
It’s a big
year for true wireless earbuds
With new chips promising more compact designs and better battery life finally making it into real-world products, you’ll soon have more reasons than ever to cut the corAmong the first of the next-gen true wireless headphones to hit the market, Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds showcase the cutting edge of technology.
With six
hours of battery life, a wireless charging case, and a light, nimble design,
there’s a lot to love about the company’s latest set of buds.d on your
listening life. The Galaxy Buds come in a small box with the charging case, a
long USB type-C cable, three sets of silicone eartips and sport fins, and a
small user guide.
The case of
the Galaxy Buds is also well designed
It’s quite a bit smaller than the IconX earbuds from last year and charges the buds through magnetic induction. The case is made of a glossy plastic that feels very sturdy, but also scratches and stains fairly easily.
I’ve been using the
Galaxy Buds for about two weeks now, tossing them in my pockets, backpack, and
other modes of transportation and the case still looks decent, save a few
scuffs on the top and a slight tinge that isn’t quite the original white color.
Samsung clearly designed the Galaxy Buds for Samsung devices.
When you
want to use the buds, simply put them in your ears
They’ll only pair once they’re seated tightly in your ears, and you’ll hear a low hum indicating when they’ve connected. When you first open the case of the Galaxy Buds near a Samsung Galaxy phone you’ll be greeted with a setup menu that asks you if you want to pair them to your device.
From here, you’re taken to another
page with tutorials on the touch controls and options for setting an equalizer
on the buds. As a way to listen to your favorite music in all styles on the go,
the Galaxy Buds absolutely serve their purpose, and the lightweight design
really accentuates the luxury of having no strings attached.
Cool
features onboard
That said, plugging in your headphones after 13 hours of play time isn’t a huge deal for most of us and it’s a small price to pay for all the Buds’ other qualities. In addition to great battery life and a wireless charging case, the Galaxy buds come with a number of cool features onboard.
Changing songs or adjusting
volume, for example, is accomplished via intuitive touch controls that can be
customized inside the Samsung Wear app. The app also allows you to pick between
five different equalization settings, letting you tailor the sound of the
headphones for your ears and musical tastes.
The Galaxy
Buds are particularly impressive in the way they use the two onboard microphones
built into each earphone
When making a call, the headphones can analyze how loud the sounds around you are, using the microphone on the outside of each earphone when ambient sound is quieter, and the mic near the inside of the headphones when it’s louder.The mics also allow you to pipe in the sound of the outside world while you listen using Samsung’s ambient sound mode, which even includes a feature that uses filtering to highlight the sound of human voices.