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Wireless Earbuds

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs Apple AirPods Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

268 reviews

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Apple AirPods Pro

Apple AirPods Pro

163 reviews

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Great open, airy sound with punchy bass

12mm drivers and big bass port provide good detail in mids and highs

Compact form factor

Can be used with iOS and Android devices

Memory foam tips from third-party sellers can provide a better seal

Great sound quality with warm, rich sound

Active noise cancellation

Impressive battery life of up to 4.5 hours on a single charge

Easy to use and connect to devices

Lightweight and comfortable fit

Not as effective active noise cancellation as other true wireless earbuds

Silicone tips may not provide a secure fit

May not be suitable for those who need strong noise cancelling capabilities

Not suitable for everyone due to fit

Issues with connectivity reported by some users

Price may be too high for some budgets

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are a great choice for those looking for an open, airy sound with punchy bass. They have 12mm drivers and a big bass port, providing good detail in the mids and highs. However, their active noise cancellation is not as effective as other true wireless earbuds on the market, so they may not be the best choice for those who need strong noise cancelling capabilities. Additionally, some users may find that the silicone tips don't provide a secure fit and that memory foam tips from third-party sellers may be necessary to get a better seal.

Verdict

The Apple AirPods Pro are a great choice for those looking for a truly wireless earbud with active noise cancellation. They offer a warm, rich sound that is suitable for any genre of music and never harsh. The battery life is also impressive, lasting up to 4.5 hours on a single charge. However, some users have reported issues with connectivity and the fit may not be comfortable for everyone.

Reviews by Topic

Our analysis shows how reviewers feel about different topics. Please note these are not full reviews.

Fit

An unconventional design turns out to be a winner

If you’re worried about bass, don’t be. So long as they’re in your ears right, the Buds Live can kick out plenty of oomph on the bottom end. These sound excellent and just what I’d hoped for considering the $170 price.

Negative

Good sound, poor fit.

The sound quality is good, The in ear fit is not good, I tried all 3 sizes of the supplied silicone ear tips and none fit properly. I tried the proper fit app on my iPhone and could not get an "Okay" on the app. I don't feel they fit securely enough, so I will only use them when I am seated. The Air Pods are not comfortable for any lengthy listening session

Bluetooth Connectivity

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Galaxy Buds Live review: Finally, something different

They come in three color options, Mystic White, Black, and the bronze I have here that looks pretty sharp and I gotta say is a little bit flashy. They...

Positive

Should I get the Sony WF-1000XM4?

Particularly if you're going to use it with an Apple device, consider the AirPods Pro. You'll find a bunch of comparisons online like this

Positive

reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice

Comfort

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Samsung Galaxy Buds LIVE Review

I actually like it a lot and leave it on. Connection has been solid. I did notice when watching YouTube, the video will sort of stutter behind for a s...

Positive

Great airpod investment

So I decided to purchase the pros since they won’t slip as easily as the original AirPods (Let me start by saying they came pretty fast, and they were packaged safely!) I’d say this is a great investment, it’s very comfortable and from what I’ve gathered so far on these is you can answer your calls, skip and rewind back with your music as well, it’s very sound proof so if you’re one of those people who do best getting tasks done during work, school, or even at home without noise around you, these are the way to go. I hope this helped someone! :)

Noise Cancellation

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Galaxy Buds LIVE Honest Review after 1 Month of Use!

The Buds Plus didn't have active noise cancellation, but the sealed design meant that they were passive and that worked really well, so with that I re...

Negative

Good pair of bluetooth noise canceling earbuds?

If you’re using them with Apple products, it’s basically a no-brainer buy for the AirPods Pro. The ecosystem integration is absolutely awesome. The noise cancelling is fantastic, and transparency mode is super useful if you need to quickly hear voices or wear them while outside for awareness.

Positive

reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice

Sound Quality

I got my first set last month, the Soundcore life notes and there ahhh ok. Sound and fit could be better for $49.99.

Positive

reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice

My in-store AirPods Pro Max Impressions

>The Apple AirPods Pro have a fairly neutral sound profile, suitable for a variety of audio content. While they struggle a bit more to produce thump and rumble, they lack less bass than the [Apple AirPods 2 Truly Wireless which have an open-back design

Positive

reddit.com/r/apple

Battery Life

No noise cancelling, have connection issues, sound mediocre

the good thing is the battery life is good, not the best, but good for most. around 6 - 8 hours without noise cancelling on. The connection however, is not good. a lot of the time it has syncing issues when connected to my windows computer, usually put them back in case would solve the problem, this problem is quite frequent that it would annoy you quite a bit

I really wanted to love these...

You can still hear some loud noises, but those are muted significantly. As for Transparency mode, it amplifies outside noise so you can be aware of your surroundings while listening to music. This was quite helpful while I was walking on the street and did not want to be completely isolated from the outside world. Overall I'd say these two features are a solid 10/10 Battery life: On paper Airpods pro have less battery life than Airpods 2 (4

Durability

Nice try, Samsung

I'll start off by saying I'm a huge fan of Samsung products. I've been using their Galaxy phones since the S5, we have their fridge, and now this ear bud. But I gotta say, Samsung should stick with their phones and other products because these earbuds doesn't really stand up against other name brands and some of the even knock-off, low-budget earbuds. I can say a lot more bad than good stuff about them so I'll try to break it down

Pi7 great sound everything else meeeh

I’ve used airpods pro for 6 months heavily, i’ve a/b tested noise cancelling on airpod pro with these...These are better beside a busy road or air con unit

Positive

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Price Point

Worth the money

I'm new to wireless earbuds and just wanted something affordable and only cared about two primary features: using one bud at a time and comfortable in the ear for hours. I first tried the Sony WF-C500 because they were cheap. They fit in the ears well and could be used one at a time, but the sound quality was so bad that using them for music was pointless, and even podcasts were hard to hear clearly. I decided to get these Galaxy Buds Live to see if they were worth the extra cost and

Apple-level quality at Apple-level price

I’m sorry. I can’t recommend this product. If Sony US team is reading this review and if Sony Japan is designing all the products, please tell the Japan team that you don’t need to make too many half-baked products. You just need to offer 3 tiers of products (aka “good”, “better” and “best”) and focus on making sure they are the best products at their price points

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