Fantastic quality sound, fit, colour and look

Have had previous models and these seem to last longer and are much more comfortable to wear

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live boasts of an unmistakable design that proves to be surprisingly comfortable while offering good audio quality supplemented by decent active noise cancellation.

Eye-catchingly unique design

Controls mostly can’t be customised

While the clever new design proves a hit, the Galaxy Buds Live are severely let down by ineffective ANC

Stylish; unobtrusive design; Comfortable fit; Decent bass reproduction

Ineffective noise-cancellation; Restrictive touch controls; Only IPX2 rated

Surprisingly comfortable; Solid battery life; They have ANC;

Sound basic next to the best rivals;

An ingenious design that should inspire some imitators, but sound quality needs to catch up

Surprisingly comfortable; Solid battery life; They have ANC

Sound basic next to the best rivals

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live don’t take the route of most other true wireless earphones. They are weird and a bit wonderful, with far better comfort than you’d expect from a couple of pieces of hard plastic you shove in your ears. Samsung clearly did some homework on the inside of our ears. We just wish they sounded a bit better than they do. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live don’t have the refinement and insight we are after at £170. Our ears aren't offended, but yours have a right to be demanding at this price.

Surprisingly comfortable; Solid battery life; They have ANC;

Sound basic next to the best rivals;

Launched at Rs 14,990, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live earbuds come with overall satisfying audio output, impressive battery life and unique design. These earbuds are a complete no-brainer for any Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet user who is looking to experience a TWS device.

Samsung deserves credit for taking the risk on a weird new design with the Buds Live, not least because for the most part these deliver on their promise. They’re extremely comfortable, surprisingly stable, and honestly after a while you do sort of forget the whole beans bit.

Good audio quality; Active noise cancellation; Very comfortable

Bad touch controls; No passive noise blocking; ANC is limited

Samsung deserves credit for taking the risk on a weird new design with the Buds Live, not least because for the most part these deliver on their promise. They’re extremely comfortable, surprisingly stable, and honestly after a while you do sort of forget the whole beans bit.

Good audio quality; Active noise cancellation; Very comfortable;

Bad touch controls; No passive noise blocking; ANC is limited;