The Galaxy Buds Pro promise much on paper, especially if you’re a Samsung fan, but their sound quality falls well short of the class leaders.

Tonally balanced, Good detail through the midrange, Well made

Bland sonics need more verve, Noise cancelling could be better

Samsung’s latest true wireless earbuds offer good sound quality, adequate ANC, and comfort. You’ll want a new Samsung phone to get the most out of them, though.

Excellent sound; IPX7 water and sweat resistance; Voice detect; Comfortable;

Best only for Samsung users; Disappointing battery life; Noise-canceling is merely OK;

Samsung’s third attempt at dethroning the Apple AirPods, the Galaxy Buds Pro, is the company's finest yet. They're the best sounding Samsung set I’ve tested since the first-gen Galaxy Buds, offering solid noise cancellation, decent mic quality and a robust water-resistant build. The only downside is that their shape can make getting a solid seal tricky, which is a particular annoyance given the sensitivity of their touch controls.

Robustly built, water resistant design; Nice neutral audio profile; Decent mic quality; Reliable ANC;

Lack of aptX will be an issue for serious listeners; Earbuds shape can make getting a tight seal and reliable fit tricky;

The Galaxy Buds Pro are Samsung’s most impressive earbuds to date, but you’ll need a Galaxy smartphone to get the best out of them

Attractive design and comfortable fit; Premium sound quality; IPX7 certification;

Mediocre ANC; Numerous features are Galaxy exclusive;

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Priced at just $199.99, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are worthy options for Samsung-focused Android users who want a little bit of everything packed into their wireless earbuds, whether it’s attractive audio performance, excellent waterproofing, a comfortable fit, or active noise cancellation. With their unique voice detection feature and impressive waterproofing, they even manage to come out ahead of other earbuds aimed at a similarly wide market. Unfortunately, you’ll need to be fully committed to the Samsung ecosystem if you want to get the most out of them, but their versatility makes them a solid choice for anyone with an Android device.

Samsung’s latest true wireless earbuds offer good sound quality, adequate ANC, and comfort. You’ll want a new Samsung phone to get the most out of them, though.

Excellent sound; IPX7 water and sweat resistance; Voice detect; Comfortable;

Best only for Samsung users; Disappointing battery life; Noise-canceling is merely OK;

ANC Inteligente; Resistencia al agua de IPX7; Audio excelente; Carga inalámbrica;

Algunas prestaciones están limitadas a los móviles Samsung; Controles táctiles complejos;