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Last week, we published our first New Year’s Q&A, inviting everyone to submit their questions about Galaxy Buds Pro. Our editor-in-chief David Ruddock has been using them for a few weeks and is here to tell you everything:
Q: Is space audio good?
A: Not really. I found that the effect was similar to being in a large, empty auditorium, with a disorienting effect when I moved my head. It is safe to call this a trick feature.
Q: How do they sound on non-Samsung phones?
A: Buds Pro supports basic SBC and AAC encoding on all devices. There is no reason to believe that headsets sound “better” on a Samsung phone, as these codecs support a wide range of bit rates.
Q: Did you give Artem yet to break?
A: He will have to buy his own.
Q: Comparing to Buds +, how do you get calls?
A: I don’t have Buds +, but I was very impressed with the performance of the calls, both in and out. Even so, they are TWEs and nothing gets around the physics of microphone placement.
P: Do they produce the usual sucking sensation in the ear? I really hate that feeling.
A: I have never had a problem like this with the sealing of headphones, but considering its description, I imagine the answer is yes.
Q: What are Samsung’s unique features? Would they be a candidate to replace Pixel Buds for Pixel owners?
A: Samsung’s unique features include continuous device switching, low latency game mode and virtual surround sound. The only one that is worth wanting is the perfect exchange, but it only works with Samsung Android phones and tablets. I used them with a OnePlus 8T and didn’t miss any of those things.
Q: How do they hold on to their ears compared to AirPods Pro?
A: It is a very personal matter. They seem very safe in my ears, I can say. And some other reviewers told me that they passed training tests, which is usually a good omen.
Q: Do they work perfectly with non-Samsung phones? (That is, they are automatically recognized and support advanced configuration without having to install multiple Samsung applications?)
A: I advise against installing the application, at least initially so that you can get the necessary firmware updates installed. The app works well on non-Samsung phones, and while it is not crucial to pair or use Bud Pro, it does contain some settings that you may want to adjust from time to time.
Q: How is the quality of the call compared to the original Buds?
A: I can’t say, but, as I said in response to another question, I found the quality of the call very good.
P: Are there any options for intra-auricular stabilization, such as ear flippers, etc.?
A: No. Samsung includes 3 sets of ear tips in the box, in 3 sizes.
Q: I have Buds +. Is it worth updating the sound of the Pro?
A: I didn’t use Buds +, so it’s hard to say, but I saw Bud Pro audio compared to much more expensive TWEs like Sennheiser and Bose. My guess is that you will find a substantial update here.
Q: How is the latency for watching movies on a phone or PC? The delay in my Pixel Buds is killing me.
A: It is probably not better than Pixel Buds, unfortunately. It is there and it is noticeable.
Q: What is the battery life of buds on a single charge?
A: I got about 4 hours with ANC enabled. It’s probably less if you actually turn up the volume.
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