Samsung Wireless Review

Buy these for the battery, not the beats. They offer best-in-class 60-hour battery life and excellent call clarity, but the sound quality is firmly average. A solid choice for all-day users who prioritize utility over audio fidelity.

These Samsung-branded wireless earbuds are a bit of a paradox. They score a near-perfect 96th percentile for social proof, meaning buyers love them, but their core audio performance lands in a mediocre 43rd percentile for sound. The headline is the battery life, which is one of the best we've seen at a 93rd percentile, promising a massive 60 hours total with the case. You're getting a feature set that punches above its price in some areas, like ANC and mic quality, but makes clear compromises in others. It's a classic case of checking boxes for endurance and connectivity while treating audio as more of an afterthought.

Let's start with what's good. The battery life is a standout, easily lasting multiple days of use on a single case charge. The active noise cancellation (ANC) is well above average, sitting in the 83rd percentile, so it does a solid job of cutting out background hum. Call quality is another strong point, with the noise-cancelling mic ranking in the 88th percentile, making you sound clear even in noisy environments. Bluetooth 5.3 provides a stable, lag-free connection for most tasks. Now, the catch. The sound quality is the weak link, scoring in the bottom half of our database. While the 13mm drivers promise deep bass, the overall tuning feels unbalanced and lacks the clarity and detail you'd want for critical music listening. The build quality also falls behind most competitors, feeling a bit cheap for long-term durability.

The value proposition here is entirely dependent on which price you actually pay. If you find these at the lower end of the insane $17 to $4,247 range, they're a steal for the battery life and ANC alone. At anything approaching a mid-range price, the mediocre sound and build quality become hard to ignore. You're paying for marathon battery and good call clarity, not for a rich audio experience. Always check the seller, because that price difference is a red flag waving in the wind.

Stacked against direct competitors, these earbuds carve out a niche. Compared to the JBL Vibe Beam 2, you're getting much better battery life and slightly better ANC, but JBL typically delivers more consistent, balanced sound. The Soundcore by Anker P30i likely beats it in both sound quality and build for a similar price, though the Samsung model might edge it out on pure battery stamina. Against the TOZO Hybrid ANC earbuds, it's a closer fight on features, but TOZO often offers better value. If your top priorities are never charging and being heard clearly on calls, these can compete. If you care about how your music actually sounds, look at the Anker or JBL options first.

Audiophiles and anyone who prioritizes music quality should look elsewhere. With a sound score in the bottom half of our database, these earbuds won't satisfy critical listeners. Also, if you're prone to fidgeting with your earbuds, the overly sensitive touch controls will drive you nuts. Finally, avoid these if you encounter a listing near the top of that wild price range—you're not getting thousands of dollars worth of performance here.

We can only recommend these with clear caveats. The stellar battery life, effective ANC, and great call quality make them a fantastic pick for podcast listeners, frequent callers, and anyone who hates charging gadgets. But if you're buying earbuds primarily for music, the disappointing audio performance is a deal-breaker. Buy these for their utility and endurance, not for their sound. And for heaven's sake, don't pay thousands for them—shop around for that lower price point.