(checked 2026-10-10)
Excellent sound and strong ANC make it the pick for Galaxy phone owners in Tom's Guide and SoundGuys. Outside the Samsung ecosystem you lose many of the features and multipoint, and battery life trails the AirPods Pro 3.
Top complaints
- Best features locked to Galaxy phones
SoundGuys lists Samsung-exclusive features and no multipoint as cons. Tom's Guide says headline AI and call-enhancement features need a Galaxy S23 or newer, and the app for other phones is just 'fine'. Wirecutter lists auto-pairing, voice, gestures and translation as Galaxy-only.
- Fit and squeeze controls
Wirecutter says people with deep ear canals or small ears may struggle with the stemmed design, and each squeeze can reposition the bud. SoundGuys notes limited tip options and says a poor fit hurts both ANC and mics. Amazon calls fit mixed.
- Battery and reliability gripes
SoundGuys measured 6 hours 1 minute and calls that below average at this price; Tom's Guide says it lags the AirPods Pro 3. Amazon shows mixed battery and connectivity feedback. Low-star Walmart reviews describe buds that stopped working after 3 weeks, a case that won't charge, and buds that stay connected in the case and drain.
What owners love
- Rich, detailed sound
Tom's Guide says the sound is 'utterly divine', with rich bass and great vocals. Sound quality is the top praise on Amazon.
- Strong ANC
SoundGuys measured about 84% attenuation; Tom's Guide says it matches Apple and Sony.
Source: SoundGuys review, Tom's Guide - Light and well built
SoundGuys says the 5.1 g buds are comfortable for long sessions, scores durability 9/10, and notes the IP57 rating.
Source: SoundGuys review
- You use an iPhone or a non-Samsung Android phone
- You switch between two devices often (no multipoint)
- You have small ears or deep ear canals
- Samsung Galaxy phone owners
- Bass lovers who still want clarity
- Rain and sweat (IP57)
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What experts say
- Tom's Guide: Best for Samsung phones. The cons are a slight static hum with ANC on and no music, and no major improvements over the last generation.
- SoundGuys: 8/10, a solid buy for Samsung owners. The cons are Samsung-exclusive features, no multipoint and limited tip options.
- Wirecutter (NYT): Worth considering for Galaxy users. The supplied tips don't muffle voices well, and the squeeze controls are annoying.