xboom Buds by will.i.am

Picked this up after switching from iphone to a Galaxy and didn't want to get locked into the Samsung ecosystem like I was Apple (biggest reason I switched was feeling jailed to their OS compatibility). I've been using the LG xboom buds for a few weeks now and figured I'd drop a quick review in case anyone else is curious. The sound quality is probably the biggest surprise. They use graphene drivers which sounds really clean and balanced, especially across different genres as I find myself jumping from indie to electronic to blues rock. Bass has some punch without drowning out vocals, and acoustic tracks in particular come through super crisp. Battery life has been solid too. At full volume, I've gotten around 8-9 hours on a charge with ANC off, and closer to 6 with ANC on. The case holds enough juice for multiple recharges so I've never had them die on me mid-day. The app is worth downloading. You can tweak EQ settings, set up touch controls, and switch between noise cancelling and the different ambient modes. The ANC itself is very strong ( blocks out a ton of train/bus noise) but what I really like is being able to toggle to an ambient mode quickly so I don't feel totally sealed off when walking around. They're also IPX4 water-resistant, which I've already tested unintentionally during a sweaty run. No issues. Overall I'd say they punch above their price point. If you want something with powerful ANC, customizable controls, and strong sound quality without jumping to the super premium tier, they're definitely worth a look.

I haven't done like a formal test or anything so I'm not exactly sure how good it sounds but I haven't received any complaints or constant requests to repeat myself. So I'd say they get the job done.

Not sure if you've tried it yet, but the xboom Buds support multipoint pairing too. I keep mine connected to my laptop and phone at the same time OP, which is super handy for zoom calls and notifications. Also love the Auracast feature.

Yes. I am in a lot of calls each day for work, so I use the different settings depending on what I am doing. ANC, ambient and conversation mode...I find the ambient is best for me so I can still hear what's going on around me a bit.

The xbooms have a ‘Test My Fit’ feature that walks you through a quick fit check to make sure the earbuds seal properly in your ears and have the right fit.

I was really surprised by how clear the call sound was on these. The mics pick up your voice really well, and the whisper mode is a nice touch.

nothing kills a good workout vibe faster than weak bass. respect the winter gym lock-in btw 💪. i grabbed the lg xboom buds a while back specifically for lifting and they thump HARD like actually satisfying bass, not that fake boosted ones

I accidentally dropped my xbooms, luckily they are okay!