Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless Headphones Review

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Truly Wireless are less well-rounded than the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless. The Buds+ are more comfortable, provide a more consistent and neutral sound, have a superior integrated mic, and last almost twice as long on a single charge. Despite lacking an ANC system, they block out more ambient noise overall, though it should be noted that the Live are more effective at filtering out low-end ambient sound. The Live also have lower wireless latency and generate a more open and spacious listening experience.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless and the Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless have different strengths. The Samsung have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, a more stable fit, and their integrated mic delivers a much better overall performance. However, the Sony are better built and have a significantly better noise isolation performance, thanks to their ANC. Their companion app also offers a graphic EQ to help you adjust their sound to your liking.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless and the Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless are both very decent truly wireless headphones that have different strengths. The Sony provide ANC and do a much better job at blocking out background noises, but they're heavier and not as comfortable as the Samsung. The Samsung feel much more stable in the ear and may be better to wear to the gym, though the Sony feel slightly more premium and well-built. While the Samsung's out-of-the-box sound profile is more well-balanced, the Sony have a full graphic EQ within its app to adjust their sound. Finally, though the Sony have a slightly longer battery overall within their case, the Samsung last almost double the length of time off a single charge, so don't need to be recharged as often.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better overall performing earbuds than the Jabra Elite 65t Truly Wireless. The Samsung are more comfortable, have a better-balanced sound profile out-of-the-box, and offer a longer continuous battery life than the Jabra. However, the Jabra have one more charge in their carrying case than the Samsung, an auto-off feature, and they can be paired with up to two devices at the same time.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are somewhat better in-ears than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless. While both in-ears are comfortable and well built, the Plus have an even more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, a more stable in-ear fit, and their battery performance is significantly better. However, the Buds2 have active noise cancelling and can block out more ambient noise around you. They also have a 'Game Mode', advertised to lower audio latency on Samsung devices.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Truly Wireless. The Buds+ have a more stable in-ear fit, a better-balanced sound profile, and longer-lasting continuous battery life with a standby mode to help conserve battery life when not in use. However, some users may prefer the Pro's ANC feature, which can help cut down some ambient noise around you.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better for most uses than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Truly Wireless, although you may prefer either if you're an iPhone user or like open-back headphones. The Samsung are more comfortable and stable, have a better overall mic performance, block out more noise, and last longer on a single charge. They also have a more neutral sound profile, which some may prefer. On the other hand, the Apple have a virtual surround sound feature with supported iOS devices, and they don't block out ambient sound, so you can hear what's going on around you.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better suited for mixed usage than the Sony WF-SP800N Truly Wireless. The Samsung are smaller but have an equally secure, comfortable fit, deliver a much more well-balanced listening experience out-the-box, and have a better-integrated mic. At over 13 hours, they’re also one of the few truly wireless headphones that have a longer continuous battery life than the Sony. However, the Sony retaliate with a more intuitive control scheme, less audio leakage, and a companion app with a graphic EQ to the Samsung Galaxy Wearable app’s simple audio presets.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are a decent improvement over the previous generation Samsung Galaxy Buds Truly Wireless. Both truly wireless headphones are very small, lightweight, and comfortable, and they look identical. They both have an extremely well-balanced sound profile out-of-the-box, and access to five different EQ presets. The Buds+ have a much longer 13.5-hour battery life, which is quite impressive for a pair of truly wireless headphones, and you still get an additional full charge from the case. iPhone users can also access the customization options now, as Samsung has made a version of the companion app available for iOS devices, which is great.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better than the Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless for most purposes. The Samsung have a much more comfortable, stable fit and a more neutral default sound profile that some may prefer. They also have lower latency with iOS and Android devices and a mic with a much better noise handling performance. On the other hand, the Sony have a much better passive noise isolation performance and easier-to-use controls. 

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless and the Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless are similarly performing and decent options. They're both quite comfortable, but the Samsung feel a bit more stable in the ear, have a more accurate and balanced sound profile out-of-the-box, and a much longer battery life off a single charge. On the other hand, the Jabra have much better controls with physical, clicky buttons, as well as support for multi-device pairing, and a much better app that gives you access to a full graphic EQ to customize their sound profile. They also have an active noise cancelling feature. 

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better headphones than the EarFun Air Pro 2 True Wireless 2021. The Samsung are more comfortable, have a more stable in-ear fit, and their sound profile is more neutral, which some users may prefer. They also have a significantly better battery performance, and their companion app offers a few EQ presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. However, the EarFun can block out more ambient noise around you. 

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless are better than the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless for most purposes. The Jabra have a much better noise isolation performance and a significantly better mic recording quality. Their app also has a graphic EQ for sound customization, while the Samsung’s only includes presets. The Samsung have a longer continuous battery life, a much more stable fit, and their mic has a better noise handling performance.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better than the Samsung AKG Type-C. The Buds+ are wireless, and they have a more stable fit. Their sound profile is more neutral, they leak less noise, and they have more sound customization features. However, the wired AKG Type-C can be connected to devices with a USB-C port.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better truly wireless earbuds than the Apple AirPods (2nd generation) Truly Wireless for most people unless you have an iPhone and prefer something with a more open sound. The Samsung have a better-balanced sound profile and a longer battery life, and they isolate a lot more noise. Some people prefer how the Apple headphones let in ambient sounds, though, and how they seamlessly pair with Apple devices.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Amazon Echo Buds True Wireless 2021 (2nd generation). The Samsung have much longer continuous battery life and a slightly better noise isolation performance, even though they don't have ANC. They also have a more neutral default sound profile, which some listeners may prefer. However, the Amazon work with a companion app with a graphic EQ, so you can customize their sound profile. Their integrated mic also has a significantly better recording quality. 

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better in-ears than the Google Pixel Buds A-Series Truly Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable and well-built, the Samsung have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their companion app offers EQ presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. They can passively block out more ambient noise, have longer continuous battery life, and their mic delivers a significantly better noise handling performance. However, the Google earbuds' mic has a better recording quality. 

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better for most uses than the EarFun Air Pro Truly Wireless. The Samsung have a more stable fit and a longer continuous battery life. They have a less bass-heavy, more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. On the other hand, the EarFun have an ANC feature, so they're more suitable for reducing the sound of bus and plane engines when you're commuting or traveling. 

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless re slightly better for casual use than the EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid Truly Wireless. The Samsung have a more stable fit, a more comprehensive control scheme, a very well-balanced sound profile, and significantly longer 13-hour-plus battery life. Conversely, the EPOS are better-built, offer a somewhat better mic performance, and leak less audio. Their companion software also features a graphic EQ.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better for most purposes than the Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro Truly Wireless. The Samsung have a more stable fit and a more neutral sound profile, which some listeners may prefer. Their mic has a significantly better recording quality, and their continuous battery life is much longer. The Anker have an ANC feature that blocks out an impressive amount of ambient sound. They also work with companion software that gives you access to a graphic EQ and presets, while the Samsung's software has presets but no EQ.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better in-ears than the Beats Fit Pro True Wireless. The Samsung are more comfortable, have a much more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and they have a significantly better battery performance. Their companion app also offers EQ presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. However, the Beats have an H1 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices. They also have an ANC, which can help block out ambient noise around you.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better for most uses than the Anker SoundCore Life P3 Truly Wireless. The Samsung are more stable, and they have a longer continuous battery life. Also, they have a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box, which some users may prefer. However, the Anker have better noise isolation, so they're better-suited for your commute. Also, they come with a graphic EQ, so they're more customizable.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better in-ears than the OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable and well-built, the Samsung have a more neutral default sound profile, a significantly better battery performance, and their companion app offers a few EQ presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. However, the OnePlus have a somewhat better noise isolation performance. They also have a 'Pro Gaming Mode', which is advertised to lower latency when paired with compatible OnePlus phones.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better headphones than the OnePlus Buds Truly Wireless. The Samsung are more comfortable and stable, and their sound profile is more neutral. Their companion app also offers EQ presets for sound customization. They have a better noise isolation performance, a longer continuous battery life, and they leak less sound.

The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2 Truly Wireless and the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are both versatile, well-rounded truly wireless earbuds. The Samsung have a much more neutral sound out-of-the-box, which makes them more versatile for a wider range of genres by default. The Anker have a more excited sound profile, and their companion app provides a lot of sound customization options, including a graphic EQ. The Samsung have a more comfortable, compact earbud design, however, and a significantly better battery performance.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better overall headphones than the Sony WF-XB700 Truly Wireless. The Samsung are more comfortable and have a more stable fit, and they also have longer battery life. Out-of-the-box, their sound profile is more neutral and better-balanced, though some listeners may prefer the bass-heavy sound of the Sony. Thanks to their companion app and EQ presets, the Samsung offer more customization options. The Sony's controls are less intuitive but include volume control, which the Samsung lack. The Sony are also better at passively isolating background noise, and leak less audio.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better truly wireless earbuds for mixed usage than the Bose SoundSport Free Truly Wireless, which are designed for sport. While both headphones have a very well-balanced, neutral sound profile, the Samsung have a longer battery life, isolate more noise, and are customizable with their companion app. On the other hand, the Bose have stability fins to help them stay in place, and outdoor runners in particular will appreciate how they provide better ambient awareness.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are much better truly wireless earbuds than the TOZO T6 Truly Wireless. The Samsung have a more comfortable in-ear design and feel better built. They also have a more neutral, detailed sound profile, and their battery lasts much longer on a single charge. The TOZO's controls are easier to use, but the Samsung still provide better value overall.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ True Wireless. The Samsung are more comfortable, have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their integrated mic offers a better overall performance. They also have a significantly better battery performance. However, the Cambridge Audio have a graphic EQ to help you adjust their sound and they have a better noise isolation performance. 

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better than the Sony LinkBuds Truly Wireless for most purposes. The Samsung are much more comfortable, well-built, and stable. They have a much more neutral, versatile sound profile and a longer continuous battery life. They can also passively isolate you from some ambient sound. However, the Sony are designed to let you hear ambient sound. Their app also offers more robust sound customization features, and they support virtual surround sound.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are more versatile in-ears than the MOONDROP KATO. While both headphones are comfortable, the Samsung have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their companion app offers EQ presets to help you customize their sound to your liking. They can also passively block out more ambient noise. They also have a mic so you can take calls on the go. However, the MOONDROP are better-built wired in-ear monitors with a swappable nozzle design.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless and the Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2017 are two headphones with very different uses. The Astro are over-ear, wired headphones designed for gamers. They're more comfortable and can be worn for long gaming sessions. They also have a MixAmp with sound controls that you can adjust on-the-fly, and their boom microphone captures voices clearly. However, they're not as versatile as the Samsung, which are suited for most uses other than gaming. Overall, the Samsung have a truly wireless design that makes it easier to take along with you when compared to over-ears. The Samsung isolate more noise and have a very balanced and neutral sound profile.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are slightly better truly wireless headphones than the Jabra Elite Active 65t Truly Wireless. The Samsung are more comfortable, have an incredibly neutral sound profile, and they have longer continuous battery life. However, the Jabra are still fairly balanced, they can passively isolate more noise, and they have a wider range of controls. Their companion app offers a graphic EQ on top of presets, giving you more range to tweak their sound to your liking and they can also be paired with up to two devices at a time.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better truly wireless in-ears than the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2 Truly Wireless. The Samsung are more comfortable, have better controls, a much better-balanced and accurate sound profile, a better microphone, and a significantly longer single-charge battery life. On the other hand, the Anker have a better app that includes a graphic EQ and have a slightly longer overall battery life, including the charging case.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless and the Sony MH755 have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The Samsung are truly wireless earbuds with a more comfortable and stable fit, their sound profile is more neutral, which some users may prefer, and they have a mic so they can take calls on the go. However, the Sony can block out more ambient noise, and thanks to their wired design, have virtually no latency.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are slightly better headphones than the Jabra Elite 3 True Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable and well built, the Samsung have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and have longer continuous battery life. They also have a more stable in-ear fit. However, the Jabra have a better noise isolation performance, and they support aptX codec.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Samsung are in-ears that have a more comfortable and stable fit. They have a more neutral sound out of the box, which some users may prefer, EQ presets so that you can adjust their sound to your liking, and better battery performance. However, the Beats are better-built and have an ANC system that can isolate you from a greater amount of background noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better truly wireless headphones than the JBL Reflect Flow True Wireless. The Samsung are more comfortable, have an incredibly neutral sound profile, and have a better performing integrated microphone. They also have a longer continuous battery life, even though they offer only one additional charge in their case when compared to the JBL's two additional charges, and have a companion app that has EQ presets. The JBL, on the other hand, also have a very neutral sound profile, they feel slightly better built, and isolate a bit more background noise than the Samsung.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better than the Sennheiser CX True Wireless. The Samsung have a comfier and more stable fit, come with a smaller charging case, have a better-balanced out-of-the-box sound profile, and deliver better overall mic performance. They also last more than twice as long on a single charge, though this can vary in the real world, and it's worth noting that they case only supplies roughly one extra charge. Meanwhile, instead of the Samsung's in-app audio presets, the Sennheiser's companion app grants you access to a graphic EQ. The Sennheiser also feel better-built and leak slightly less audio.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better truly wireless in-ears than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless. The Samsung are more comfortable, feel more stable, have a much better-balanced sound profile, have a much longer single-charge battery life, and a better microphone. On the other hand, the Sennheiser's app gives you a graphic EQ as opposed to only presets, and have much better physical controls.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better overall headphones than the Boltune BT-BH024 Truly Wireless. The Samsung have a longer battery life, and a more comfortable, more stable in-ear fit. They also have a better-balanced sound profile out-of-the-box, and unlike the Boltune, you can adjust the sound profile using the EQ presets on the dedicated companion app. That being said, both pairs of in-ears lack an ANC feature, and the Boltune do a better job passively isolating background noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless and the Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless are both decent truly wireless earbuds each with their strengths and weaknesses. The Samsung have a much more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box, and they have a significantly longer continuous battery life. The Jabra, however, have more sound customization options in their app, easier-to-use physical controls, and support multi-device pairing.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better truly wireless headphones than the Google Pixel Buds 2020 Truly Wireless. The Samsung have a better-balanced sound profile, block a lot more background noise, and have a much longer battery life. On the other hand, the Google pair to Android devices almost instantly, and have a better control scheme that's very easy to use.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are much better truly wireless headphones than the Microsoft Surface Earbuds Truly Wireless. The Samsung are more comfortable, feel much more stable in the ear, and have a much better-balanced and more accurate default sound profile. Their excellent 13.3-hour battery last more than twice as long, and they block a lot more background noise. On the other hand, the Microsoft don't enter the ear canal as deeply, which some people may prefer. Their companion app also gives you access to a graphic EQ, while the Samsung app only gives you EQ presets.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Ultimate Ears FITS Truly Wireless. The Samsung have a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box and a more consistent audio delivery across different users. They isolate against more background noise, and they have longer continuous battery life. However, the Ultimate Ears are more comfortable thanks to their moldable ear tips, and they come with a graphic EQ for more sound customization.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better in-ears than the JBL LIVE 300TWS Truly Wireless. The Samsung have a more balanced profile, a longer battery life, and a nice case that supports wireless charging. On the other hand, the JBL's app offers slightly more customization options, including a parametric EQ as opposed to only EQ presets with the Samsung. Their mic also has a better recording quality, although the Samsung's has a better noise handing performance.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Cowin Apex Elite Truly Wireless. The Samsung are better-built, more stable, and have a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box. Thanks to their companion app, you can even customize their sound using EQ presets. Their continuous battery life is longer, and they can passively isolate against more background noises than the Cowin can with their ANC feature turned on.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are a better option than the Mpow M30 Truly Wireless. The Samsung have a very accurate and well-balanced sound profile, on top of being customizable via EQ presets in their app. They also have a noticeably better battery performance with over 13 hours of continuous playback, against the Mpow's mere 4 hours. On the other hand, the Mpow have a better noise isolation performance and are noticeably cheaper, but other than that, the Samsung are simply better.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better all-around truly wireless headphones than the Skullcandy Push Ultra Truly Wireless. The Samsung last nearly twice as long on a single charge, are comfier and more stable in the ear, deliver a better-balanced and more consistent listening experience, and have a somewhat useful companion app. That said, the Skullcandy have a more intuitive physical control scheme and a higher IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Creative Outlier Air V2 True Wireless. The Samsung have a more stable fit and a longer continuous battery life. Also, their default sound profile is more neutral than the Creative's v-shaped sound. However, the Creative come with a full graphic EQ for sound customization, and they have better noise isolation.

The JBL CLUB PRO+ TWS True Wireless and the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are both decently versatile in-ears, so depending on your listening habits, you may prefer one over the other. The JBL have better noise isolation and they leak less sound. You can also use their parametric EQ and presets to customize them to your liking, while the Samsung just comes with some EQ presets. However, the Samsung are more stable in your ear and they have longer continuous battery life.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are slightly better in-ears for most uses than the Jabra Elite 85t Truly Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable, the Samsung have a more stable fit, a more neutral default sound profile, which some user may prefer, and a better battery performance. On the other hand, the Jabra are better-built, have an ANC that's able to block out more background noise, and their companion app offers a graphic EQ in addition to presets to help you adjust their sound.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better truly wireless headphones for mixed usage than the Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 Truly Wireless. The Samsung offer a more comfortable, stable fit, a better-balanced sound profile with EQ presets in their companion app, as well as a longer battery life off of a single charge. Conversely, the Anker block out more ambient noise and have a case that yields almost four times the battery life as that of the Samsung.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Skullcandy Indy Fuel Truly Wireless. The Samsung have a far more balanced sound profile, last more than four times as long on a single charge, offer a more comfortable, secure fit, and have a far more useful companion app, not to mention a better-integrated mic. Conversely, the Skullcandy offer lower latency on mobile devices, block out more ambient noise, and have a more comprehensive control scheme.