With a whopping 11 hours of playtime on the earbuds alone, the Galaxy Buds+ are some of the best true wireless headphones around - whether you use a Samsung phone or not

After the Samsung Galaxy Buds achieved a respectable score of 3.9 in our test, now the South Korean mega-corporation have sent their successor, the Galaxy Buds+, into the fray. The Plus version aims to score with a longer battery life and better sound using the expertise of acoustics specialists...

In a sense, the Galaxy Buds+ don’t add much. The same design, similar sound, and a couple of software tweaks. But the original Buds were already a great true wireless option, and those minor adjustments make them even better. The real sell here is the battery life on the buds though. 11 hours’ playtime is basically the best around, and fast charging for the buds and wireless charging for the case make them easy to top up too. I’ve never worried less about battery on any wireless headphones.

Lengthy battery life, customizable fit, solid sound

Overly sensitive touchpad controls, no sweat-resistance, can't pair with more than one device at a time

Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ are a noticeable improvement from the original Galaxy Buds, but they won't make you ditch your AirPods.

22-hour battery life , Noticeably better sound quality , Ambient mode is surprisingly good

Buggy pairing on iOS , Touch pads are too sensitive , Still uncomfortable for smaller ears

Packed with features and capable of inoffensive sound, but the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ are not the most dynamic or detailed performers

Lightweight design; Good battery life; iOS and Android compatible

Sound flat and uninteresting; Lack dynamics and detail

“With upgraded audio and a continued dedication to comfort and ease of use, Samsung has done a good deal more to add to the quality of its true wireless buds.”

11 hours of battery life; Comfortable; lightweight design; Additional accessories for ideal fit; Stellar app for customization

Charging case carries only one recharge

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus make important improvements over the original Galaxy Buds. These 'buds introduced Spotify integration to the Galaxy Buds headphone line. While this feature is novel and one I greatly enjoyed, greater battery life, Qi wireless charging functionality, and improved mic...

Bluetooth 5.0; Scalable Samsung codec and AAC; Battery life; Qi Wireless charging; Compact build; Mic quality

Lacks aptX; No auto-resume playback; Lacks multipoint functionality

When I put together a list of best true wireless earbuds of 2019 in a YouTube video, I took some heat from fans of Samsung's Galaxy Buds ($96 at Amazon) for not including them in my roundup. I liked the Galaxy Buds, I said, but I thought they were lacking in a couple of areas: They sounded decent for their price -- but not great -- and they just weren't good for making calls in noisier environments because callers complained about hearing too much background noise.

The Galaxy Buds Plus may look the same as their predecessors, but they're significantly improved.

Improved sound, with dual drivers that deliver better bass performance; Boosted battery life (11 hours); Significantly better for making calls; New iOS app for Apple users; USB-C and wireless charging;

Same design as standard Galaxy Buds; Priced higher than the previous model; No active noise canceling; Only IPX2 water-resistance;

Now to wrap up, all of the products Samsung launched during the Unpacked event are winners, and the Galaxy Buds+ are no exception. While it still lacks a few things to stand at the very top of the true wireless segment, notably active noise-canceling, it’s still a great product nonetheless —...