[2020 Unpacked] Tried 'Galaxy Buds+'... Sound Quality, Battery, and Price in Harmony

Most Drawbacks of Previous Model Resolved... Released on the 14th
11 Hours Continuous Playback, Reduced External Noise and Improved Call Quality

The Galaxy Buds+ consist of earbuds, a case, a USB-C type cable, and extra ear caps.

[San Francisco (USA) = Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] "It has the perfect combination of battery, price, and sound quality."

The stars of Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Unpacked event held in San Francisco, USA, are not only the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy S20. The wireless earphone Galaxy Buds' successor, the 'Galaxy Buds+,' also attracts attention with significantly improved features compared to its predecessor. The design remains the same, but most of the previous model's shortcomings have been resolved. The Galaxy Buds+ will be released on the 14th.

The biggest feature is the battery specification. The Galaxy Buds+ can play music continuously for 11 hours. This is about twice as long as the Galaxy Buds, which could play for 6 hours continuously. After about one hour of use, the battery decreases by about 15%. With additional charging through the case, it can be used for up to 22 hours. Wireless charging, which the first-generation AirPods do not support, is also possible, and reverse wireless charging from devices like the Galaxy S10 or S20 is supported.

Galaxy Buds+ iOS app screen. You can control Ambient Sound and touchpad settings.

The second feature is sound quality. Starting with the Galaxy Buds+, a 2-way dynamic speaker is applied, providing rich volume and capturing bass well. Users who switch from first-generation AirPods to Galaxy Buds+ can clearly feel the difference in sound quality. The number of microphones has increased from 2 to 3, improving call quality. Although noise-canceling functionality is not included, the 'Ambient Sound' feature allows users to reduce external noise. When worn indoors near roadside buildings, external noise was noticeably reduced. When listening to music outdoors on trains or subways, setting ambient sound to 'low' is useful. If you do not want to block outside noise, you can set the ambient sound feature to 'high.' This is an essential feature for those who wear wireless earphones routinely while cycling or walking. Being in-ear canal type, it naturally blocks noise better than AirPods.

The third feature is price. The Galaxy Buds+ is priced at 179,300 KRW, which is 19,800 KRW higher than its predecessor. It is also 19,700 KRW cheaper than the cheapest second-generation AirPods wired charging model.

Additionally, the Galaxy Buds+ supports an application (app) for Apple's iOS operating system, lowering the accessibility barrier for iPhone users. When the app is installed, swiping left on the iPhone screen allows users to check battery status and more. Previously, only Bluetooth connection was possible without such feature support. The touchpad functionality is also more diverse than AirPods. A single tap plays or pauses music, a double tap plays the next track or answers/hangs up calls, and a triple tap plays the previous track.

Meanwhile, in the wireless earphone market led by Apple AirPods, Samsung Electronics is competing with Xiaomi for the second place.

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