Testseek.com have collected 197 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-R180 Galaxy Buds Live and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-R180 Galaxy Buds Live.
August 2020
(74%)
197 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(81%)
9593 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Unique design
Compact wireless charging case
Easy-to-use touch controls
Decent battery life
Feature-loaded app support
Bluetooth 5.0
AAC and Samsung scalable codec
Wireless and fast charging (USB-C)
Stable fit
App available on iOS and Android
Good microphone quality
Solid battery life
Good sound quality
Balanced
Spacious audio quality
Extra-long battery life
Fun
Eye-catching design
Useful features
Great sound quality
Very comfortable design
Lots of useful features
Fresh take on TWE
Galaxy Wearable app opens the floodgates
No need for extra ear-tips/wings
Game Mode reduces latency
USB-C and wireless charging
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
Impressive sound quality
Fits very comfortably
Battery lasts around six hours on a charge
Daring design
Wireless and fast charging (USBC)
Updates available on iOS and Android
Microphone quality
Soundstage seems wide and spacious
Low wireless latency on mobile devices
Exceptionally portable
Lightweight design
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
Bold
Unconventional design
Lengthy battery life
Powerful
Balanced sound
Impressive sound quality and bass
Good active noise cancellation
Wireless charging case
Good battery life
Always-on Bixby
Customizable touch controls
IOS compatibility
The editors didn't like
Active noise cancellation capabilities not up to the mark
The fit is not meant for everyone
Limited customizability for controls
Just okay noise cancelling
Only IPX2 water-resistance
Mediocre sound quality
Poor noise cancellation
Can feel uncomfortable after a while
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Weak active noise cancelling
Design can be uncomfortable on smaller ears
Noise cancelling is very subtle
Inconsistent touch controls
Mixed microphone quality
Open-ear design means “just okay” ANC
Could be uncomfortable for some
Gestures were not always regularly recognized
Touch controls can be finicky
ANC isn't the best out there
Certain features exclusive to Samsung phones
What noise cancellation?
Won't fit nor be comfortable for every ear
Only IPX2 waterresistance
Sound quality
Mediocre overall noise isolation capability
Control scheme has limited functionality
Middling microphone recording quality and noise handling capability
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
Noise cancellation isn't good for much
Might not fit the smallest ears
Occasional signal interference
A bit finicky to place in and take out of ears
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
