Our need for headphones is a reality today be it for listening to music or even sound for that matter. HT Shop Now highlights the top Samsung earphones catering to varied customers. You can find all their features and specification alongwith with price details.
Earphones developed as a means to listen to audio privately and evolved as a need to make use of telephones hands-free. In the market, there are wired ones that connect via a headphone jack and wireless ones that connect via an infrared signal such as Bluetooth or WIFI.
Earphones directly fit into your outer ear and are highly portable! At present, earphones provide a noise-cancellation facility allowing you to exclude unwanted surrounding sounds. Samsung, the world’s largest technology company, known for its smartphones, also lends itself to developing earphones.
The company has a range of wired and wireless earphones in the Indian market thereby targeting its varied consumers and marketing on great quality and sound. Read further as we shed light on the ten best Samsung earphones available currently in India.
Product list
1. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
This is one of the best Samsung earphones the company released in August 2022. These are wireless earbuds that have a great active noise cancellation (ANC) experience and are very comfortable to wear. The 360 audio feature provides you with a spatial audio experience. Additionally, the custom 2-way speakers support 24-bit Hi-FI audio, giving you clarity and bass intensity. Another great feature to mention is that these earphones can differentiate between noise and human voices reducing volume when talking so that you do not need to take out earbuds!
Battery Capacity: 61 mAh (Earbud) & 515 mAh (Case)
Sensors: Accelerometer, Hall, Proximity, Touch, Voice Pickup Unit, Gyro Sensor
Water Resistance: IPX7
Dimension (HxWxD): 21.6 x 19.9 x 18.7 mm
Weight: 5.5 g
Pros
Cons
Remarkable sound quality
Best experienced with Samsung devices
Decent Battery life
No auto-pause/play feature when one earbud is removed
2. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
These are small and light earbuds made by Samsung with water and dust resistance. These Samsung wireless earphones support active noise cancellation and great clarity sound. The 360 audio has a motion-tracking sensor allowing you to have fully immersive listening.
Specifications
Audio: 2-way speakers with sound by AKG, Active Noise Cancellation, 360 Audio
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth v5.0
Microphone: Yes, 6
Battery Capacity: 61 mAh (Earbud) & 472 mAh (Case)
Sensors: Accelerometer, Hall Sensor, Proximity, Touch, Voice Pickup Unit, Gyro Sensor
Water Resistance: IPX7
Dimension (HxWxD): 20.5 x 19.5 x 20.8 mm
Weight: 6.3 g
Pros
Cons
Water and dust resistance
Fit can be off
Great Sound
Mediocre battery life
Super touch-sensitive surface
3. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Galaxy Buds Live is another option offered as a Samsung wireless earphone. These earbuds are designed in a kidney bean shape to comfortably fit your ears. The touchpad offered on these earbuds allows for simple control of how you want to listen to music or answer calls. Great sound quality is offered with the bigger AKG-tuned speaker and an independent bass duct. You should also not experience any Bluetooth connection issues.
Specifications
Audio: Active noise cancellation, 1-way speaker
Bluetooth Version: v5.0
Microphone: Yes, 3
Battery Capacity: 60 mAh (Earbud) & 472 mAh (Case)
Sensors: Accelerometer, Hall Sensor, Proximity, Touch, Grip, Voice Pickup Unit, Gyro Sensor
Water Resistance: NA
Dimension (HxWxD): 27.3 x 16.5 x 14.9 mm
Weight: 5.6g
Pros
Cons
Comfortable fit
Poor sound isolation
Improved audio experience
4. Samsung EO-IC100BBEGIN
This is one of the wired earphones by Samsung offering a comfortable fit. USB-C cable wire allows you to connect with newer smartphones via the USB-C port. These earphones offer sound with extra bass.
Control: 2 buttons: Volume up & REW, Down & FF & 1 button for Play, pause, or call
Microphone: Yes
Battery Capacity: NA
Water Resistance: NA
Dimension (WxDxH): 3.50 x 5.41 x 5.99 cm
Weight: 45g
Pros
Cons
Portable and comfortable
No sound isolation
5. Samsung IC050
The Samsung IC050 are one of the Samsung original earphones, which are wired and feature a compact design. The compact and lightweight design allows for use the whole day.
Specifications
Headphone Jack Type: Type-C
Audio: Stereo sound, 0 ohms (impedance)
Bluetooth: NA
Control: 3 buttons for call/media control
Microphone: Yes
Battery Capacity: NA
Water Resistance: NA
Dimension (WxDxH): 3.50 x 5.41 x 5.99 cm
Weight: 45g
Pros
Cons
Decent sound quality
Wired
Ergonomic buttons allow better control
No noise cancellation
6. Samsung Level U2
Level U2 are Samsung earphones with Bluetooth connection. These earphones offer balanced sound. It's light and sits comfortably on your neck allowing you to wear it as per your comfort.
Battery Capacity: 13 hours of talk time, 18 hours of play
Water Resistance: NA
Dimension (WxDxH): 146 x 39 x 170 mm
Weight: 41.5g
Pros
Cons
Good quality sound
Available earbuds not suitable
A clear voice on the microphone
7. Samsung EG920
These earphones are the original Samsung earphones, which are optimised to be used for Samsung smartphones. These wired earphones offer reach and clear sounds. It's designed to minimise outside sounds and allow a comfortable fit in your ear.
These are one of the best wired Samsung earphones available with their unique selling point of being sweatproof and having active noise cancellation capabilities. The EHS64 earphones deliver DOLBY sound quality with bass and have a fully supported microphone.
Specifications
Type: Wired, 3.5mm Jack
Audio: 2-way speaker Defined bass and treble, active noise cancellation, Impedance: 50 ohms, Sensitivity: 110dB
Bluetooth: NA
Control: 3 buttons for call/media control
Microphone: Yes
Battery Capacity: NA
Water Resistance: NA
Dimension (WxDxH): 1.8 x 5.6 x 17.8 cm
Weight: 59g
Pros
Cons
Awesome sound quality
Earphones may stop working after a couple of months of use
Great value for money
9. Samsung AKG Y100
This is another great option for Samsung wireless earphones. The AKG Y100 has a remote and mic allowing you to listen to music and also attend calls. The active noise cancellation feature allows you to have an immersive sound experience. These earphones also have multi-point connectivity allowing you to pair with two Bluetooth devices simultaneously.
Specifications
Audio: Impedance: 16 Ohm, Sensitivity: 116dB, Active noise cancellation
Bluetooth Version: v4.1
Control: 3-button remote
Microphone: Yes
Battery Capacity: 110 mAh
Water Resistance: NA
Dimension (WxDxH): 9.49 x 5.08 x 14.9 cm
Weight: 15.6g
Pros
Cons
Ambient Sound
Battery life ok
Comfortable and light
Connecting to USB for charging is difficult
10. Samsung EO HS130
The HS130 Samsung earphones are wired ones that are designed to be simple and light fit. The buttons give you great control to play and stop music, increase or decrease volume and Mic.
Specifications
Type: 3.5mm audio jack
Audio: Deep Bass Sound, Impedance: 32 Ohm, Sensitivity: 102 dB
Bluetooth Version: NA
Control: 3-button remote
Microphone: Yes
Battery Capacity: 110 mAh
Water Resistance: NA
Dimension (WxDxH): 6.5 x 2 x 10 cm
Weight: 11.8g
Pros
Cons
Comfortable fit
Not so durable, the earphone may stop working after a couple of months
Great quality sound
Top three features for you
Product
Feature 1
Feature 2
Feature 3
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Active Noise Cancellation
24-bit HI-FI audio
IPX7 water resistance rating
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Active Noise Cancellation
360 Audio
IPX7 water resistance rating
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Active Noise Cancellation
Bluetooth v5.0
Kidney-shaped for a comfortable fit
Samsung EO-IC100BBEGIN
2-way speakers
1 MIC
Type-C audio jack
Samsung Original IC050
Lightweight design
1 MIC
Type-C audio jack
Samsung Level U2
Bluetooth
Type-C audio jack
13 hours of talk time, 18 hours of play
Samsung EG920
Slight noise cancellation
1 MIC
Impedance: 32ohms, Sensitivity 98.5 dB
Samsung Original EHS64
Active Noise Cancellation
1 MIC
2-way speaker
Samsung AKG Y100
Active Noise Cancellation
Bluetooth v4.1
110 mAh battery capacity
Samsung EO HS130
Deep Bass Sound
1 MIC
110 mAh battery capacity
Best value for money
We give you two options here. If you wish to go with the premium segment then the Samsung Buds Live is great value for money. You get great functionality with a very comfortable fit. These earbuds also feature active noise cancellation which is a huge plus. On the other hand, you have Samsung AKG 100 also as your best deal for money offering you Bluetooth connection and great sound quality. These earphones also support active noise cancellation.
Best overall product
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are the bestSamsung earphones overall. These earbuds deliver exceptional sound and improved noise-cancellation features. Also, these earbuds have new microphones with improvements to provide clarity and quality to calls. In the less premium segment, Samsung EHS64wired earphones, are the best overall offering great quality sound and slight active noise cancellation.
How to find the exceptional sound earphones
As we become more technology dependent, we are heavily relying on earphones to support our listening, especially when connected to our smartphones. Earphones allow us to talk, listen to music, and watch web series or movies without disturbing people around us. There are many earphones provided by Samsung and the following are pointers to help you select one that will fulfil your needs:
Wired/Wireless: Do you like the ones that come with a cable or not? This also depends on what system your smartphone supports.
Impedance: This refers to the earphone circuit’s resistance to electrical signals. Anything less than 250 ohms suffices.
Sensitivity:This refers to how much sound an earphone can produce via the electrical signal. The higher the sensitivity the higher sound you will get. A good range is 80 to 110 dB.
Battery life: This is an important factor. Generally, those offering the Bluetooth feature offer more battery life. You can also choose a product that allows for quick charging and supports high-performance levels.
Noise Cancellation: This is also a prominent feature these days. Earphones are generally used on the go and the noise cancellation feature allows you to listen clearly without the outside disturbances.
Water Resistance: Premium earphones/earbuds have a water-resistant rating allowing you to have a great experience even when working out.
FAQs on Samsung earphones
Experts recommend keeping the sound levels around 60 to 85 dB to minimize damage to your ears.
Yes! Especially if you are keen on listening when travelling or working out. They are small, light and offer a comfortable fit.
No. Your ears need to remove earwax which needs drying as well. Constant use can obstruct the earwax and cause pain or infections.
Carrying your earbuds/earphones without a case or winding up the cord can cause damage. Using your earphones/earbuds at high volume for long periods can also cause quick damage.
You should clean at least once a week with a damp cloth.
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