Testseek.com have collected 191 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-R175 Galaxy Buds Plus and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-R175 Galaxy Buds Plus.
February 2020
(82%)
191 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
8358 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
22-hour battery life
Noticeably better sound quality
Ambient mode is surprisingly good
Impressive 11-hour battery life
Works wonderfully with Spotify
Wireless charging support
Decent audio performance
Supports iOS
Crisp
Balanced sound
Long battery life
Strong microphone
Design
Fit
Touch Controls
Battery Life
Excellent battery life
Improved call quality over the originals
Very good sound quality with the right fit
Compact case that charges via USB-C or Qi
Lots of configuration in the app
Superb battery life
Comfortable
Lightweight fit
Impressive overall sound
Handy companion app
Wireless charging case
Impressive battery life
Much improved audio quality
Compatible with Android and iOS
Best-in-class battery life
Dynamic audio performance
Useful companion app
Multi-purpose wireless charging
Seamless Spotify integration
Well-balanced sound profile is well-suited for a wide variety of content and genres
Companion app with EQ presets
Alright microphone noise handling capability
Audio quality noticeably improved
In-call audio much better
Battery life is excellent
IOS app gives iPhone users more features
11-hour battery life sets a new standard
Lightweight
Comfortable fit and subtle design
Improved mics for voice calls
Fluid gameplay
Still definitely Bubble Bobble
Up to four player local co-op
Original Bubble Bobble included
Two levels of difficulty
Free DLC pack coming this year
Bluetooth 5.0
Scalable Samsung codec and AAC
Battery life
Qi Wireless charging
Compact build
Mic quality
Outstanding. Something like 11 hours of playback on a charge
Decidedly good. Not amazing
But improved over the original Galaxy Buds
Touches like wireless charging and in-ear detection are appreciated
$150 — a $20 markup from the standard Galaxy Buds —
Very long battery life
Good sound quality
Ambient Aware works well
Light and comfortable
Wireless charging case is convenient
Very strong connection and range
Samsung really worked on the sound signature and it shows
Really solid design and build quality
Really good fit and sound isolation
Easy to setup and use
Useful app and software
Great sound options
Competitive battery life
Outstanding price point
The editors didn't like
Buggy pairing on iOS
Touch pads are too sensitive
Still uncomfortable for smaller ears
Looks quite similar to the original Galaxy Buds
More robust water resistance would be welcome
No aptX codec
We say The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ is a significant upgrade over its predecessor
Bringing almost double the battery life
Enhanced call as well a
Touch controls are too sensitive
Low water-resistance rating
Audio Quality
Lack of noise cancellation
Glossy case gets grimy quickly
No active noise cancelation
Gestures can be finicky while adjusting earbuds
Finicky touch controls
No active noise cancellation
No advanced codec support
No noise cancellation
Carrying case only has enough for one recharge
Touch controls need work
Sensitive mics
Closed-off soundstage
Still no active noise cancelation
IPX2 water-resistance rating is low
Touch controls can be finicky
Weaker water and sweat resistance than the competition
Can't pair to two devices simultaneously
Fairly short game
Pricey for what you get currently
Lacks aptX
No autoresume playback
Limited multipoint
No auto-resume playback
Lacks multipoint functionality
Only IPX2 rated. Not safe for use in the rain (or by prolific sweaters)
Samsung Galaxy Buds+ improves on basics by bringing in rich and balanced audio, crystal clear voice calls and solid battery life. The immersive audio experience is complemented by a feature-rich application that lets you customize audio delivery, buds' to...
Great Sound, Stable Connection, Long Battery life, Awesome Added Features, Improved Voice Quality, Wireless Charging
IPX2 Rating, Missing Audio Codecs Support
The Galaxy Buds+ is probably the most reliable TWS earbuds you can get for your Android smartphone. It offers everything you want from an accessory such as great sound, great call quality and wireless charging. It fits perfectly in your ears and can last...
Comfortable design and fit, Good sound regardless of source device, Detailed, rich sound with the Scalable Bluetooth codec, Excellent battery life on the earbuds; wireless charging, Great for voice calls, Good app, Spotify integration
No aptX support, Ambient mode sounds artificial,
The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ are the best ever true wireless earphones to come out of the Korean brand. Apart from top-notch performance when paired with a Samsung smartphone, the Galaxy Buds+ gain some much-needed competence even when used with a non-Samsung...
Good value-for-money purchase, Well-balanced sound, Clear call quality, Earbuds themselves have good battery life, Comfortable, even for long hours use, Galaxy Wearable app is easy to use, Generally convenient to bring and use
Lacks high-end audio codec support like aptX, Charging case battery life could use some improvement, Would be better with a protection rating higher than IPX2
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus is a great pair of true wireless earbuds with a solid value-for-money proposition...
Finally, let's talk about the price. The Galaxy Buds+ is priced at RM599. In the world of premium high-end true wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds+ is considered affordable. The Sudio Fem (review) is at RM649 and lacks many of the features and battery life...
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'...
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