Samsung
A built-in DAC chip and active noise cancellation help these 14.2mm dynamic driver earbuds deliver clear, balanced sound and effective call clarity from a simple wired connection. The wide USB-C compatibility with iPhone 17e, Galaxy S26, and Pixel 10, plus a tangle-resistant cable and three-button inline remote, provides plug-and-play convenience for daily use. With a call score of 42.1 and a reliable microphone, this headset is best for remote workers and commuters prioritizing hands-free voice calls over fitness or high-fidelity music.
About This Earbuds
A built-in DAC chip and active noise cancellation help these 14.2mm dynamic driver earbuds deliver clear, balanced sound and effective call clarity from a simple wired connection. The wide USB-C compatibility with iPhone 17e, Galaxy S26, and Pixel 10, plus a tangle-resistant cable and three-button inline remote, provides plug-and-play convenience for daily use. With a call score of 42.1 and a reliable microphone, this headset is best for remote workers and commuters prioritizing hands-free voice calls over fitness or high-fidelity music.
- Form factor in-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Active noise cancellation
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong sound (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong mic (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average social proof (14th percentile) 14th
- Below average comfort (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average build (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 14.2 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Codecs | USB C Wired Headphones with Microphone for iPhone 17e 17 16 Pro, Noise Cancelling Pixel Wired Earbuds USBC Ear Buds for Google Pixel 10/9, in-Ear Earphones for Samsung S26, Apple AirPods Earphones |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Gemini, Bixby |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | Jabra Evolve2 Buds Evolve2 Buds USB-C MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 30 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 24 | 28 | 18 | 30 | 33 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP54 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | 71 | 65.9 | 33.4 | 68.4 | 47 | 28.3 | 44.7 | 13.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.6 | 99.7 | 79 | 96.3 | 75.6 | 70.9 | 99 | 94.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 79 | 99.1 | 79.1 | 93.4 | 99.8 | 89.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 96.6 | 80.5 | 79 | 96.4 | 47 | 93.4 | 97.8 | 94.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Compare | 96.6 | 99.7 | 33.4 | 91.9 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 90 | 89.3 |
| Jabra Evolve2 Buds Evolve2 Buds USB-C MS Compare | 88.5 | 96.9 | 98.8 | 60.7 | 82.8 | 93.4 | 92.5 | 95.9 |
Usage Scores
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