Testseek.co.uk have collected 198 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-R180 Galaxy Buds Live and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-R180 Galaxy Buds Live.
August 2020
(75%)
198 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(81%)
10393 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
750100198
The editors liked
Great-sounding
Packed with features
Active noise cancellation
Unique
Comfortable design
Good battery life
Good call quality
Comfortable
Clever design
Impressive bass weight
Clear and open presentation
Stylish
Unobtrusive design
Comfortable fit
Decent bass reproduction
Improved audio quality on previous gen'
Decent battery life
Surprisingly good fit
Extra helping of bass
Combined 20-hour battery life
Good audio quality
Very comfortable
Unique design
Comfortable to wear for long periods
Decent sound quality
Plenty of features
Open fit
Great case
Good sound
Good controls
ANC
AAC support
Seamless device switching
Made of recycled plastic
Can be repaired
Batteries can be replaced
The editors didn't like
Low IP rating
Poor overall audio quality
Ineffective noise canceling
Lack of physical customization
Zero noise isolation
Beaten for timing and dynamics
Charging case issues
Some bugs in the system
Ineffective noise-cancellation
Restrictive touch controls
Only IPX2 rated
Lack detail on complex genres
ANC isn't terribly effective
Middling sound quality
Poor noise cancellation
Bad touch controls
No passive noise blocking
ANC is limited
Lack of isolation reduces effectiveness of active noise-cancellation
The Beans are probably the most comfortable true-wireless buds I've ever used, The case is compact and has both USB-C and wireless charging, The audio quality is good overall. It might not be the most accurate, but it's fun to listen to, You can use eithe
Since the Beans don't seal inside your ears, they don't block environmental sound very well, The noise-canceling only makes a tiny difference, It's too easy to accidentally trigger the touch controls when adjusting or removing the earbuds. Limited customi
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live8/10Maybe. The Galaxy Buds Live are probably my favorite set of true wireless buds right now, but that's largely because of how comfortable they are. Not everyone's ears will be such a good fit, and the two different bumper sizes o...
The Beans are probably the most comfortable true-wireless buds I've ever used, The case is compact and has both USB-C and wireless charging, The audio quality is good overall. It might not be the most accurate, but it's fun to listen to, You can use eithe
Since the Beans don't seal inside your ears, they don't block environmental sound very well, The noise-canceling only makes a tiny difference, It's too easy to accidentally trigger the touch controls when adjusting or removing the earbuds. Limited customi
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live8/10Maybe. The Galaxy Buds Live are probably my favorite set of true wireless buds right now, but that's largely because of how comfortable they are. Not everyone's ears will be such a good fit, and the two different bumper sizes o...
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Published: 2020-08-12, Author: Chris , review by: theverge.com
One-size-fits-all design, Compact and well-built case, 12mm drivers kick out great audio, Long-lasting battery life, Extremely useful companion app, Supports Qi wireless charging
Touch controls can be finicky, ANC isn't the best out there, Certain features exclusive to Samsung phones
ProsOne-size-fits-all designCompact and well-built case12mm drivers kick out great audioLong-lasting battery lifeExtremely useful companion appSupports Qi wireless chargingConsTouch controls can be finickyANC isn't the best out thereCertain features exclu...
Bluetooth 5.0; AAC and Samsung scalable codec, Wireless and fast charging (USBC), Unique design, stable fit, Updates available on iOS and Android, Microphone quality
Just okay noise cancelling, Only IPX2 waterresistance, Sound quality
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are a baffling product: the earbuds boast noise cancelling without the crucial ability to seal to the ear. Yet, the noise cancelling actually works to some degree. Listeners who like the idea of being aware of their surroundin...
Subpar sound quality (especially at high volumes), ANC disappoints, Battery life suffers with the most attractive features, Fit takes some getting used to, Summary, Samsung's latest true wireless earbuds have a unique “open type” design that will keep you
Samsung's latest true wireless earbuds have a unique “open type” design that will keep you from cramming them in your ears. While that does make them a bit more comfortable, you do have to sacrifice sound quality and the effectiveness of ANC. There are so...
Bluetooth 5.0; AAC and Samsung scalable codec, Wireless and fast charging (USB-C), Unique design, stable fit, App available on iOS and Android, Good microphone quality
Just okay noise cancelling, Only IPX2 water-resistance, Mediocre sound quality
