Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Review
Samsung rolled out the Galaxy Buds last year to some success, offering a solid alternative to Apple's AirPods for less money. They work well enough that Samsung saw little reason to change much for its new model, the Galaxy Buds+. These $149.99 true wireless earphones are slightly more expensive than the original pair, and offer almost the same fit, design, and audio performance. The improvements come in the form of better voice quality and 11-hour battery life, which we feel is worth the increase in price, though we still give a slight preference to the $180 Jabra Elite 75t.
Design
The Galaxy Buds+ look identical to the previous Galaxy Buds. They're available in black, blue, or white (the blue is new from the first generation, and replaces the neon yellow version), which applies to both the earphones and the charging case. Each earpiece is a plump bulb covered in glossy plastic, with a small protrusion for the in-canal eartip. Three differently sized sets of silicone eartips and...
Samsung's true wireless Galaxy Buds+ earphones deliver similarly strong audio performance to the previous model, with nearly double the battery life.
Crisp, balanced sound; Long battery life; Strong microphone
Touch controls are too sensitive; Low water-resistance rating