80
Nick Woodard
Digital Trends
“The Galaxy Buds are a valuable pair of true wireless earbuds.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Lightweight design
- Decent battery life
- Versatile charging options
- Good value for price
- Touch Controls and Ambient Sound
- Water Resistance IPX2
Points of Contention
- Limited Android‑only features
- Connectivity issues with non‑Samsung devices
- Low latency only for video playback
- Unsuitable for gaming
Professional Reviews
7 reviews from 7 critics80
Jeffrey Van Camp
Wired
“If you think you thneed a pair of wirefree earbuds, these are right up there with the top of their class.”
80
Olivia Tambini
TechRadar
“If not, you may miss out on these additional features but the high sound quality, comfortable fit, and attractive design means that these buds could be a smart purchase, even for the iOS crowd.”
78
David Carnoy
CNET
The Samsung Galaxy Buds offer a compact design, decent battery life, and convenient charging options at a competitive price. However, their sound quality is merely adequate with lacking bass, and some features are restricted to Android devices.
70
Jean‑Simon Bonneterre
RTINGS
The Samsung Galaxy Buds are positioned as budget-friendly wireless earbuds for Android users, with comparisons to competitors like Sony and Bose. The review provides an introductory overview but lacks detailed performance data or a clear recommendation.
65
Vlad Savov
The Verge
The Galaxy Buds offer a comfortable, lightweight design with decent battery life and wireless charging, but suffer from poor bass response and unreliable connectivity on non-Samsung devices. They are a solid choice for Samsung ecosystem users but fall short for others seeking richer audio and seamless performance.
45
Becca Farsace
The Verge
“But with the Galaxy Buds, it’s like Samsung lost sight of the necessities and opted to pack these little headphones with just the luxuries instead.”
