Testseek.com have collected 198 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%)
198 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(81%)
10175 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
no noise isolation, and the active noise cancelling could be a tad better,
The Samsung Galaxy Buds are well designed, compact, and deliver very clear sound especially when talking on a mobile.The unique fit and shape works, and the buds are so light that you don't feel them in your ears after a short while.Significantly superior...
Published: 2020-09-07, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Excellent sound quality, Good call quality, Great battery life, Small charging case
Touch controls too sensitive, Sound leakage
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live might not look like your regular earphones but they sure deliver excellent sound, call quality and comfort for extended wear.Related PostsHow Samsung's Galaxy Fold can take gaming to the next levelGoogle Pixel Buds review – sm...
Published: 2020-10-10, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Unique design,Comfortable to wear for long periods,Good battery life,Decent sound quality,Plenty of features
Lack of isolation reduces effectiveness of active noise-cancellation
While we enjoy wearing the Galaxy Buds Live for hours at a time and we're happy with the sound quality, the downfall, for us, is the fit and how effective the seal is between 'buds and ear canal. Ultimately, that will come down to the shape of your ears.S...
Good audio quality, Active noise cancellation, Very comfortable
Bad touch controls, No passive noise blocking, ANC is limited
Samsung deserves credit for taking the risk on a weird new design with the Buds Live, not least because for the most part these deliver on their promise. They're extremely comfortable, surprisingly stable, and honestly after a while you do sort of forget...
Published: 2020-08-25, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
open fit, good battery life, great case, good sound, good controls, ANC, AAC support, seamless device switching, made of recycled plastic, can be repaired, batteries can be replaced
no noise isolation, ANC is limited, fit may not suit everyone, no water resistance
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are a pair of attractive bean-shaped true wireless earbuds with good sound and a unique fit.If you don't like silicone ear tips that block your ear canal, these earbuds are for you. They are light, secure and don't protrude or...
Published: 2020-08-20, Author: Ryan , review by: reviewed.com
Not if you have small earsSamsung's Galaxy Buds Live have a lot going for them, from clear sound and compact size to moderate noise cancellation and solid battery life. Not to mention flashy style that looks like nothing else in the genre.For me, though...
Lack detail on complex genres, ANC isn't terribly effective,
The Galaxy Buds Live are an interesting set of true wireless earbuds, featuring an atypical bean-shape design. On paper spec sheet is impressive and matches, if not beats, their main AirPod competition. But sadly, they still fail to fully deliver in one c...
