Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

ANC, 5.50 h, Wireless
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Product details

The Galaxy Buds Live combine iconic and ergonomic design with rich sound and advanced comfort. Their active noise cancellation (ANC) ensures an immersive sound experience and enhances call and voice quality. The earphones and case feature a unique design and shape, while the ergonomic, rounded design enhances wearing comfort, making them a stylish fashion accessory. Galaxy Buds Live are available in Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, and Mystic White colors to perfectly match your style.

Thanks to Sound by AKG and larger 12mm speakers with a bass channel, Galaxy Buds Live deliver superior sound quality, allowing you to enjoy your music anywhere. For the first time, they are equipped with active noise cancellation, enabling you to hear what you want to hear—whether it's music or the voice of the person you're talking to on the phone. The Galaxy Buds Live have three built-in microphones, ensuring that every word you say is captured perfectly.

With a playback time of 22 hours and a quick charge feature, you can enjoy 35 minutes of music with just 3 minutes of charging. They are also Qi-compatible, allowing you to charge your Galaxy Buds Live on the go with your Samsung Galaxy smartphone or any Qi-compatible wireless charger.

In-ear headphones are inserted directly into the ear canal, creating a pressure chamber effect that allows for a powerful sound experience without needing to turn the music up too loud. This is gentle on your ears while extending the battery life of your playback device. Additionally, in-ear headphones have excellent noise-cancelling properties, reducing awareness of distracting ambient noise. Their compact size allows for effortless storage in any trouser pocket, making them the ideal companion when you're on the move.

Key specifications

Application range
GeneralLifestyleTravel
Equipment + Functions
MicrophonesTrue Wireless
Headphone type
Bluetooth headphonesEarbuds
Signal transmission
Wireless
Noise cancelling
ANC
Isolation
Half open
Documents
Item number
13502458

General information

Manufacturer
Samsung
Category
Headphones
Manufacturer no.
SM-R180NZNAEUA
Release date
21.8.2020
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Colour

Colour
Bronze
Exact colour description
Mystic Bronze

Application range

Operating system compatibility
Android
Application range
GeneralLifestyleTravel

Headphone properties

Output
Stereo
Noise cancelling
ANC
Equipment + Functions
MicrophonesTrue Wireless
Music control
touchpad remote controlUniversal Bluetooth Remote
Signal transmission
Wireless
Compatible voice assistants
Bixby

Headphone type

Headphone type
Bluetooth headphonesEarbuds
Fit
In Ear
Isolation
Half open
Driver diameter
12 mm
Durability
Splashproof
Protection type (IP code)
IPX2
Membrane size
12 mm

Connections

Connections base/transmitter
3.5mm

Bluetooth features

Bluetooth version
5.0 LE
Bluetooth feature
AAC
Bluetooth profiles
A2DPAVRCPHFP

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery life
5.50 h
Capacity
60 mAh
Charging time
1.50 h
Charging input
USB-C

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Charging caseUSB cableWing tips

Product dimensions

Height
1.49 cm
Width
2.73 cm
Depth
1.65 cm
Weight
47.80 g

Package dimensions

Length
9.90 cm
Width
8.70 cm
Height
4.40 cm
Weight
164 g

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Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 39.soundcore
    1,9 %
  • 43.Garbot
    2 %
  • 44.Samsung
    2,1 %
  • 44.Sony
    2,1 %
  • 46.RØDE
    2,2 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 47.Nothing
    2 days
  • 47.Razer
    2 days
  • 47.Samsung
    2 days
  • 47.soundcore
    2 days
  • 60.AKG Pro
    3 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 43.Sony
    2,5 %
  • 48.Fresh'N Rebel
    2,6 %
  • 48.Samsung
    2,6 %
  • 48.Vieta Pro
    2,6 %
  • 51.Jabra
    2,9 %
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good83/100
Good75/100
Rank 17 out of 30Stiftung Warentest30 Bluetooth-KopfhörerReleaseFebruary 2021

Wireless headphones in the test Better without cables, say many headphone buyers. Bluetooth headphones do not require a connection cable - there are no more trip hazards. There are models in the classic design of a headphone with a headband and, as an alternative, in-ear headphones - tiny in size, but not in sound...

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areamobile.deSingle testReleaseOctober 2020

Overall, the Galaxy Buds Live are unfortunately hardly recommendable. In our ears, the headphones fit very well and did not cause any problems even after hours, but the sound could not convince us. Samsung's sound engineers must have had beans in their ears. Sorry, that one had to go...

Very good92/100
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onlinepc.chSingle testReleaseSeptember 2020
  • PositiveComfortable
  • Positivegood service
  • NegativeLook takes some getting used to (individual)

A bold but successful next step from Samsung. In terms of comfort and sound, the Buds Live cut a good figure.

This test report belongs to a different type: Galaxy Buds Live (ANC, 4.50 h, Wireless)
Very good82/100
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Computer BildSingle testReleaseAugust 2020

Other noise-cancelling headphones provide more isolation - but not everyone likes that. The Galaxy Buds Live with their special way are a good alternative. There's nothing to complain about in terms of sound and function, and the price is comparatively low.

This test report belongs to a different type: Galaxy Buds Live (ANC, 4.50 h, Wireless)