Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Black
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Description
Features
Sound that rocks
The AKG-tuned 12mm speaker and enhanced bass tone play everything in studio-quality sound. An open design creates a live listening environment, suiting those who prefer a natural, spacious sound.
New style. New sound.
Equal parts earbuds and ear bling, Galaxy Buds Live come in three colors you’ll want to rock all day.
Turn down distractions
Turn on Active Noise Cancellation* to block out background noise on an airplane, train or bus. Tap again to let in surrounding live sounds—colleagues’ voices, flight announcements, street traffic—while still enjoying your favorite playlist or podcast.
Long-lasting battery
Long-lasting battery life with a case that doubles as a wireless charger.
Always-on assistance
Use your always-on voice assistant to order coffee, send a message or search music hands free.
* Features including Active Noise Canceling are enabled through Bluetooth connection or the Galaxy Wearable app on Android, available through Google Play Store, and the Galaxy Buds app on iOS devices, available through the App Store.
What's Included
Earbuds
Charging Case
2 Ear Tip set (small / large)
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
Key Specs
- Noise Cancelling (Active)Yes
- Connection TypeWireless
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
- True WirelessYes
- Water ResistantYes
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
- Carrying CaseYes
- Microphone FeaturesNoise cancelling, Voice Activated
- Headphone FitIn-Ear
- Battery Life8 hours
- Works WithBixby, Google Assistant
- Voice Assistant Built-inBixby, Google Assistant
- Ear Tip Sizes IncludedSmall, Large
General
- Product NameGalaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones
- BrandSamsung
- Ear CushionsYes
- Ear Tip Sizes IncludedSmall, Large
- Model NumberSM-R180NZKAXAR
- SeriesBuds Live True
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Noise Cancelling (Active)Yes
- Sound IsolatingYes
- Environmental Noise ControlYes
Connectivity
- Connection TypeWireless
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
- True WirelessYes
Features
- Water ResistantYes
- WaterproofNo
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
- Carrying CaseYes
- Microphone FeaturesNoise cancelling, Voice Activated
- Maximum Talk Time4.5 hours
Design
- Headphone FitIn-Ear
Power
- RechargeableYes
- Battery Life8 hours
- Battery Capacity472 milliampere hours
- Charging Accessory IncludedCable, Case
- Charging Interface(s)USB Type C
- On/Off SwitchAutomatic
Compatibility
- Works WithBixby, Google Assistant
- Voice Assistant Built-inBixby, Google Assistant
Dimension
- Product Height1.98 inches
- Product Width1.97 inches
- Product Depth1.09 inches
- Product Weight0.09 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC887276420707
Customer reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 9601 reviews
(9,601 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Expert reviews
See all expert reviews(18)Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 18 reviews
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Anc
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Comfort, Convenience, and Clever Craftmanship
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have sensitive ears and in-ear headphones became uncomfortable over time. I got used to open-ear headphones, as well as wired headphones, and thought Samsung's Galaxy Buds Live would be a nice fix and upgrade. These retain smooth sounds, crisp speech, and deep bass and instrumentals after long listening sessions. They sound just like in-ear headphones without that stuffy feeling in-ear headphones can give you. Buds Live give you breathing room; similar to carrying a boom box over your shoulder, but a miniature one your ears carry naturally. The size has a small footprint, not too pronounced, enough without jeopardizing sound or comfort. I used it once for phone calls and the conversations were clear, but I wouldn't take calls with them all the time since (and this is a minor pet peeve) I have to speak a bit louder given the Buds can encroach on how well you hear yourself speak. The ANC is not different from no ANC to my ears, which may deter listeners, but again, these headphones are open-ear with the speaker just outside the ear canal. The simple touch controls are customizable in the Wearable app, but I did notice that I can pause videos and not resume them successfully with another touch. I have to manually pause the video in this case, but resetting the Buds should fix this Touch Control. The Bluetooth connection was instantaneous on my Galaxy Z Flip3 using the Wearable app, but I had to be patient with the Bluetooth on my MSI GP60 2PE Leopard with Windows 10. If you open the case with the Buds plugged in while you click on "Add devices" under device settings, you might have to wait for some time until the "Buds Live" name appears. Ignore all the other Bluetooth device names in the meantime. Charging wirelessly with my Galaxy Z Flip3 was successful and took a couple hours. I imagine the cable charging would be faster, however, the Samsung power brick I have did not charge the case entirely. A USB connection would be needed instead or a different power brick, which is another minor downside, considering I do not always want to have to charge my Buds with my phone. The battery lasts the minimum 6 hours marketed, plenty for my needs; it keeps me from being plugged in all day and paces my listening experiences. Comfort was my biggest deal-breaker, and with the small ringlets, my ears don't feel burdened, even though the weight is slightly more than the early generations of Apple AirPods. The big ringlets may provide more support and comfort for the ear, depending on your ear of course. The Buds Live kidney bean shape cleverly cradles the exterior shape where the outer ear and ear canal begin, which may have something to do with that slight weight. It is an adjustment, but not so pesky or off-putting. They stay on the ear reliably when you're walking and turning your head, but I wouldn't go jogging with these. I also recommend cleaning them often before sealing them in the case. I would use Buds Live as a daily, casual audio experience, mainly for at-home use and for those who like to hear their surroundings.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Theyr'e cool.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my second pair of Samasung ear buds live. I like that they're compact and very comfortable to wear and easy to store and there's good options on protective cases.I do however wish the were a bit louder. Not everyone likes loud music but i most certainly do. That being said they connect very easily and the battery lasts quite a long time. They're worth the price. I ordered online and picked them up the same day 2 hrs later. The service at Best Buy was superb!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love these little beans
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are most comfortable earbuds I have ever owned. The bean shape is genius. And I love that there are no annoying earbud tips. I just drove to Texas and back from CO and had them in my ears almost the entire drive out there. My dad was meeting me with my daughter after her summer vacation and I wanted to make sure I could talk to him if he called. No issues with battery life. Clearest calls I have experienced with ear buds. And I kept forgetting they were even in my ears, they are so comfy. I have tiny little ears so these are perfect. My husband is about 6'4" and tried them out, too. He wants his own pair now, hahaha. And he is a headphone fantatic, very picky. He was skeptical of the size and shape, but immediately loved how they felt. So apparently, they will fit in just about anyone's ears. The only set back is the bass. It is a bit "dingey," as opposed to deep, but your canals adjust. The different sound settings are helpful. BUT you will hear little nuanced sounds that you hadn't noticed before with other headphones. Hubby was also impressed with the clarity and cleanliness of the sound. It's a fair trade. Gave them four stars due to the bass, but don't let that deter you. My dad is 69 and can't ever hear anything. He thought I had a new phone or something hahaha. It was nice to not have to drop my voice 5 octaves so he could understand/hear me over the phone while I was driving. Have had them for about a few days and haven't needed to charge the case. Honestly, haven't been able to wear the batteries down on the buds themselves yet, even with all the driving! Would recommend getting a protective case with a clip for these as the case they come with feels as sleek as it looks. Have a Samsung phone, immediate connection, didn't have to download anything. Samsung has the wearable app if you have other Samsung devices, they all sync up on the phone for battery life and so forth. Haven't tried them with the hubby's iphone. He was previously using Sony earbuds and I have always gone with Skullcandies. Happy with my switch! I love, love, love these headphones.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought as a birthday gift for my mom. She says she likes the live sound and the comfort in her ear. The color is a plus.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Bronze
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not for everyone, but a good over ear bud
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Definitely not for everyone. Ive had these fore a couple years now and i live how easy it is to put them in my ear and i dont have problems with headaches and wearing them because its "over ear". I will admit that if you drop them and a crack forms, it makes it uncomfortable to wear at all and can affect the connection. The sound is different, but good, and the touches are simple actions. Sometimes it will think its a double tap instead of a single, but im okay with that.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Bronze
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
These Galaxy Buds Live are amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these Samsung live ear buds! They adjust beautifully in my ear and love the ease of connectivity between not only my Samsung devices but also my IOS devices as well. Priced just right too!
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Earbuds, dont give up these are really worth
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like these a lot. I reccomend if you do purchase these just know it will take a little getting use to and figuring out how to insert them properly where it doesnt hurt your ears. Im not gonna lie my ears felt like they where going to fall off but after watching videos and realizing how to properly insert them, these have truly been a great asset. The sound is pretty nice has great bass too. I really like these and use them all the time. Even the call quality is really good people say i sound perfect. So listen to me dont give up and return them fiddle around and i promise within like 2 weeks not only will you get use to them but after watching youtube videos on how to wear them you will love them as much as me!
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound, but comfort???
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is awesome! The noise cancelation is pretty good. The fit is good, but after a few hours you get soreness. Galaxy buds live are the champion of comfort. The price is on the higher side, but if you can get them on sale then I HIGHLY recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 18 reviews
(18 Reviews)- TechRadarRating, 4 out of 54.0Nick Pino Abbas Jaffar Ali Abbas Jaffar Ali on August 11, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live reviewThe Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are good true wireless earbuds, but you can find better
Full Review - TechRadarAbbas Jaffar Ali on August 5, 2020
Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Buds Live reviewThe Galaxy Buds Live are Samsung's latest true wireless earbuds.
Full Review - GizmodoAugust 7, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review: The Beans Got BeatsSamsung is no stranger when it comes to making true wireless earbuds, having released its first pair—the original Gear IconX—back in 2016 (nearly six months before AirPods were even a thing). But with the new $170 Galaxy Buds Live, Samsung decided
Full Review - The VergeRating, 4 out of 54.0Chris Welch on August 6, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: cool beansTurns out, making bean-shaped earbuds was a good idea.
Full Review - EngadgetRating, 3.7 out of 53.7August 6, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: Unique design, poor executionSamsung'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
Full Review - Tom's GuideRating, 4 out of 54.0Michael Andronico on October 29, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live reviewThe Samsung Galaxy Buds Live offer great sound quality and battery life for the price, but those seeking true ANC earbuds should look elsewhere.
Full Review - Android AuthorityRating, 3 out of 53.0Lily Katz on March 28, 2023
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: Bold beans battle the AirPodsSamsung refuses to be in Apple's shadow with its bean-shaped buds. This is our Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review.
Full Review - Laptop MagRating, 4 out of 54.0Sherri L. Smith on August 29, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live reviewA few stops short of perfection
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Q: QuestionCan I use them to answer calls on my phone? I don't see any information about answering calls and talking through them.
Asked by PBEC.
- A:Answer Hello PBEC, thanks for asking! When these earbuds are connected to your phone, you can answer and control calls without picking up your phone. ^Elizabeth
Answered by Samsung
Q: QuestionCan these buds be used independently? Just the right or just the left? I like to alternate while the other is charging but want stereo with both in without messing with reconnecting issues.
Asked by Kickinga.
- A:Answer Yes , I sometimes do that my self especially when just using for phone calls but you definitely want both in for music. Just my thoughts on the music part.
Answered by Jay290
Q: QuestionFor all my freakishly small eared folk out there, will these things fit in hella small ears? I'm an adult 'blessed' with the body of an early teenager and thus, everything is smaller. Including my ears. I need to know if these will fit and not jut out.
Asked by Embersong.
- A:Answer I have small ears and these did not fit comfortably. I have to force them in and it hurts after 15 minutes or so.
Answered by Wondermom
Q: QuestionWill it be compatible with older Galaxy devices such as Note 8? And for others wondering the same thing, What is the oldest Galaxy device that will flawlessly support these buds? Thank you!
Asked by George.
- A:Answer ABSOLUTELY!! They are even compatible with Apple products!
Answered by Addam101
Q: QuestionCan you lay on your side with these in and not have them push into your ears like normal Galaxy Buds?
Asked by connor0912.
- A:Answer I have smaller ears and as long as there is enough cushion in the pillow i am laying on and I have the earbuds sitting perfectly in my ear then all I get is a slight pressure against my ear but nothing crazy, whereas with my Samsung Buds plus i could never lay on them.
Answered by dhays
Q: QuestionWill these work with my iPhone? Can I use to connect to my roku tv thru my iPhone?
Asked by LosingLena.
This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Bronze
- A:Answer Hello LosingLena, thanks for reaching out! These earbuds are compatible with iPhone 7 ↑, iOS 10 ↑. You can connect them to your phone, tablet, watch, TV, and more to stream music, control calls, and enjoy uninterrupted sound when going for a run. ^Elizabeth
Answered by Samsung
Q: QuestionHow long battery last
Asked by Edlover1967.
- A:Answer The earbuds themselves provide around 8 hours of listening to music/videos, 6 hours of listening to music/video with noise cancelling, and 5.5 hours when using them for a voice call. The case holds roughly three extra charges of the earbuds.
Answered by BahaV
Q: QuestionDo these have gesture control on the side like galaxy buds+
Asked by B.
- A:Answer Yes!
Answered by Seth72