Samsung Galaxy Buds review: specs and price

Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

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Resistance to sweat makes it ideal for use while doing sports.

Allows you to change ear pads without buying new ones.

The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.

The in-ear device is ultracompact and lightweight, with little or no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. It is inserted in the ear canal itself and blocks out a lot of environmental noise. It has stronger bass tones and is unlikely to fall out of the ear.

The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.

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Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.

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An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.

The battery can be recharged and used over again.

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The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.

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Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

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A standard 3.5mm male connector is suitable for use with all MP3 players and computer sound cards.

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Device supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.

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The device can connect to WiFi.

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A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for applications which require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones etc.

There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

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With voice prompts, you will automatically receive information via audio messages – for instance, you may find out that the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

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You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.

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The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

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